The Beatles Audio Tour: From Soho to Savile Row

1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The Beatles Audio Tour: From Soho to Savile Row, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Soho was where the Beatles’ journey from obscure Merseyside musicians to global superstars began. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll discover the Soho recording studios, exclusive nightclubs, live theatres and swish Mayfair offices, where Beatlemania began.

The tour starts outside the Criterion Theatre at Piccadilly Circus near the London Pavilion, where the Beatles’ films premiered in the 1960s. You’ll navigate Soho’s narrow streets, including the alleyway used as a backdrop for a now-famous gritty 1963 photograph. Along the way, you’ll pass Paul McCartney’s London headquarters, discover the Studios where Hey Jude was recorded, and learn how manager Brian Epstein transformed four scruffy teenagers into the world’s top boy band.

The tour ends at the building near Piccadilly Circus, where the Beatles performed their final public concert in 1969, bringing Mayfair traffic to a standstill and creating a sensation that stopped the world.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

Passing by

Pass the iconic facade of this rock and roll institution, its walls lined with memorabilia from the artists who defined popular music. This Mayfair landmark sits at the heart of the neighbourhood where the Beatles' management team operated, shaping the band's rise to global fame.
Prince of Wales Theatre

Passing by

Stand outside this elegant West End theatre where the Beatles made a live television appearance in 1963 that sparked a media frenzy across Britain. It was here that John Lennon made his now-famous comment to the audience that made headlines around the world.
Leicester Square

Passing by

Stroll through this famous public square, the traditional home of London film premieres and one of the city's most recognised gathering places. In the 1960s crowds lined these streets to catch a glimpse of the Beatles as Beatlemania swept through the capital.
Chinatown

Passing by

Walk through the vibrant streets of London's Chinatown, its colourful gates and lanterns marking one of the most distinctive corners of central London. Tucked within these narrow streets are connections to the Soho music scene that shaped the sound of the 1960s.
Stop 5

Passing by

Enjoy a moment outside this celebrated fish and chip shop, which captures the spirit of the working-class culture the Beatles brought with them from Liverpool. The area around it was alive with the cafes and meeting spots where musicians, managers, and music lovers crossed paths.
Soho Square

Passing by

Pause in this quiet garden square, a rare green retreat tucked into the heart of one of London's busiest neighbourhoods. Paul McCartney's London headquarters stood nearby, making this corner of Soho central to the business of being the world's most famous band.
Stop 7

Passing by

Marvel at the modest plaque marking the site of Trident Studios, where some of the Beatles' most beloved recordings were made. Hey Jude was recorded here in 1968, and the studio went on to shape the sound of a generation of British rock musicians.
Carnaby Street

Passing by

Stroll along this pedestrianised street that became the epicentre of 1960s fashion and the visual identity of Swinging London. The boutiques that lined this passageway dressed the Beatles and defined the look of an era that changed popular culture forever.
London Palladium

Passing by

Admire the grand facade of this iconic theatre, one of the most prestigious variety venues in the world. The Beatles' appearance here in 1963 was broadcast live on national television, reaching millions of viewers and cementing their status as a cultural phenomenon.
3 Savile Row

Passing by

Stand outside this elegant Georgian townhouse near Piccadilly Circus, the building that served as the Beatles' Apple Corps headquarters. It was on the rooftop here that the band performed their final public concert in January 1969, bringing Mayfair to a standstill in what became one of rock history's most legendary moments.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Criterion Theatre Piccadilly Circus. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Tour ends at 3 Savile Row.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]