Private 6 Hours Rock n Roll Tour in London

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Welcome to Tin Pan Alley. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The iconic Beatle crossing. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

This is the A - Z of London's dynamic Rock n Roll scene from the amazing Amy Winehouse to Ziggy Stardust.

This is an authentic account of London's rock culture; I was there at the beginning and I'm still enjoying every minute of it.

The focus of this tour is a fun journey in my London taxi that Rock n Roll enthusiasts will love. Soak up the atmosphere and hear the back stories as we zig-zag around London. You'll get to see venues, pubs, studios, and homes of some of these amazing rock legends: Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Who, Queen, Bowie, Ramones and many more. We'll cover all types of music genre from jazz, R&B, classic rock, progressive rock, metal and punk that fed into the vibrant and evolving tapestry of London's Rock music industry.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Capital Cabbie Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Light snacks and bottled water.

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Soho

one hour

Soho, is a busy vibrant district. It's where the Swinging 60's were defined in fashion, music, and culture.

This is where Beatlemania was born and the coffee shops of the 50's spawned a new generation of musicians that took us into the 60's,70's and beyond.
Tin Pan Alley

45 min

One of London's shortest streets; but every building has rock n roll DNA running through it's veins. It has different layers of musical heritage; from selling sheet music in the early days to London's premier centre today,selling new and vintage guitars.
Marylebone

30 min

Marylebone is one of London's gems; it's beautiful Georgian architecture and high-end shopping plays host to what the Chicago Tribune described as the"ultimate rock pad".

This is the apartment where Ringo, Jimi Hendrix, and John and Yoko lived- but not at the same time!! Oh by the way you'll be astonished to know who lived around the corner to this apartment; Clue - I'll leave no stone unturned.
Camden Town

45 min

Camden- has it all, this district is where one of the finest rock venues of the 60's is still very much rocking. We're talking about the famous Round House. The iconic venue has had every genre of music played on its stage.

some of the amazing artists: Pink Floyd, Who, Doors, Ramones, Jimi Hendrix, Kinks, and of course Amy Winehouse. The Street- Art around Camden is amazing and the atmosphere is both vibrant and exciting.
Abbey Road Studios

45 min

Abbey Road has the most famous crosswalk in the world.

I will capture the moment you step across it to emulate the four Beatles. It also has the Abbey Road Studios, where the Beatles recorded so many of their tracks.

We'll also visit, just up the road the location of the recording company that turned the Beatles down.
Notting Hill

45 min

Notting Hill, is well known for it's annual carnival, a certain book-shop and lots of movie stars. On this tour we concentrate on music and rock n roll; We'll be talking about Bob Marley, Queen, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix.
Stop 7

30 min

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, they don't call it royal for nothing. This is where we'll visit "Rock Royalties" homes; here we'll see the location of Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page and Robbie Williams London homes.

This is also where the Royal Albert Hall is located and where Bob Dylan caused an uproar in 1966.
Stop 8

Passing by

The Hard Rock Cafe, has an amazing rock history since it opened in 1971; I know I used to hang out there in it's early days, and I can tell you it has only got better over the years.

It also has a wonderful museum called the "vault" and I can end the tour here as your final destination.
Mayfair

30 min

Mayfair, was the origins of party central of London in the 17th century. Fourteen days and nights of debauchery and raucous behavior in the first two weeks of May. This came to an abrupt stop in the mid 18th century. Today is where the well heeled, high end shops, hotels and clubs are located.

For rock n roll enthusiasts this where the Beatles played their Rooftop gig in 1969.
Regent Street

15 min

The legendary David Bowie throughout his career always at the forefront and in tune with his adoring fans.

Here we can pay tribute to the gifted king of glam rock where his album cover for Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars were photographed.
Stop 11

15 min

A tiny courtyard hidden in the heart of St James's where Rock n Roll history was made, where John met Yoko, and the site where the A listers of the day partied in a private members club- and still do!

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Zedwell Piccadilly Circus
Premier Inn London City (Tower Hill) hotel
Travelodge London Central Aldgate East
Westbury Mayfair Hotel
Hampton By Hilton London Old Street
Travelodge London Liverpool Street
Hotel 82
hub by Premier Inn London Farringdon (Old Bailey)
Charming Euston Apartments
Premier Inn London Hampstead Hotel
Quality Hotel Hampstead
The Chapter Hotels - Camden Town

and 1,000 more pickup points

I will send a text message to my guests 30 minutes before the tour is due to start at an agreed location at either their lodgings or any central London railway station of their choice.