Overview
Music lovers! This is the ideal way to discover London's rock music history. Choose either the morning or afternoon tour, or book them both for a comprehensive full day London Rock Music tour.
Beatles, Stones, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, Bowie, Elton John, Sex Pistols, Clash and more. These music tours cover London's rock 'n' roll landmarks in bohemian Soho and North London such as Camden Town (morning tour 09:00 - approx 12:30) and the heart of swingin' 60s Chelsea and the Kings Road, Kensington, Notting Hill (13:30 - approx 17:00) in the afternoon.
This is a panoramic tour - seeing places from the vehicle with commentary from your specialist rock tour guide - with photo stops as possible and the possibility of a short walking section. And YES you get to walk across the Abbey Road street crossing, the most famous London rock photo op!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Professional Local guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Duke of York Column Monument, Junction of Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace.
Directions from Piccadilly Circus tube station: Use Regent Street St James’s exit, stay straight until the road ends in front of Duke of York column monument. Wait by the base of the monument for your rock guide.
End point
The tour will finish near Piccadilly Circus for easy access to the shops, theatres, restaurants, and tube lines.
Good to know
Departure times:
Regular/summer season: 01 April – 31 October:
09:00 start: AM– Early Years Morning Tour OR Full day Monsters of Rock
13:30 start: PM – Classic Rock London Afternoon Tour (daily)
18:00 start: EVENING – Beatles Ticket to Ride Evening Tour (01 April through 31 August only)
What to expect
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Soho
Morning/Full day tour only (Afternoon tour does not include this):
Early gig sites, former recording studios, former offices and the theatre once owned by the Fab Four plus McCartney's offices. Fans of Beatles, The Who, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix. See hang outs, clubs and learn of the roots of rock from the jazz, R&B and blues scenes. -
Camden Market
Morning/Full day tour only (Afternoon tour does not include this):
See where Amy Winehouse lived, hung out and passed away; Stomping grounds for hippie London, The Clash, then Madness in the 80s, Oasis and their Brit Pop rivalries in the 90s. Glimpse the world-famous Camden Markets and canal -
Abbey Road
10 min
Walk across the famous Abbey Road crossing outside the recording studio.
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Abbey Road Studios
10 min
See the outside of the recording studio used by the Beatles and walk across famous Abbey Road crossing!
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Tin Pan Alley
10 min
Morning/Full day tour only (Afternoon tour does not include this):
Stop by ‘Tin Pan Alley,’ where the Rolling Stones and others cut their first discs, where Ringo bought his drums, early days for Elton John, Bowie, Sex Pistols and more. -
Chelsea
10 min
Afternoon/Full day tour only (Morning tour does not include this):
Heart of Swingin' 60s London - the psychedelic swirl of music, fashion, art, photography...and more music! The Kings Road has it all. Places of interest for Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd and so many more -
Kensington High Street
10 min
Afternoon/Full day tour only (Morning tour does not include this):
The heart of Queen and Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, Biba fashion, Roxy Music and more -
Notting Hill
10 min
Afternoon/Full day tour only (Morning tour does not include this):
Notting Hill - more than just a famous film! Area full of recording studios, famous homes, film locations, London's Caribbean connections and where rock royalty passed away -
10 min
Afternoon/Full day tour only (Morning tour does not include this):
Cradle of the punk movement
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Not recommended for young children/babies
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about London Rock and Roll Music Tour
Can I cancel London Rock and Roll Music Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–8 hours.
Where does it start?
Duke of York Column Monument, Junction of Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace.
What's included?
- Professional Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned coach
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Which places does it visit?
It visits Soho, Camden Market, Abbey Road, Abbey Road Studios, Tin Pan Alley, Chelsea, Kensington High Street, Notting Hill.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by ACCESS ALL AREAS (GB) ltd
