David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman

2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

Discover the evolution of David Bowie in London, starting in his birthplace of Brixton, where his legend began. This tour explores Bowie's formative years and the vibrant influences that shaped his career, from his early experimentation to his rise to become a cultural force that transcends generations. We move to central London and see the iconic venues where he performed and recorded, and get to know the stories of those who played pivotal roles in his journey. Ideal for Bowie fans and music lovers curious about the man behind the myth.

Begin in Brixton, exploring Bowie's early years
In the centre of London Visit key venues including performance and recording sites
Hear about the people who influenced Bowie's career
Perfect for Bowie fans and music enthusiasts alike

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Londonsbestbyfoot

Ages: Infants (0–7 years) · Children (8–12 years) · Youth (13–24 years) · Adults (25–64 years) · Seniors (66–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert Guide

Not included

Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

O2 Academy Brixton

Passing by

See where David played in !991 and hear about his visit to the place of his birth, just around the corner, near to his first school. We will walk to both and hear about his growing up and some of the early influences on his life.
Brixton Village

5 min

See the mural of David created in 2013 and now a place of pilgrimage for Bowie fans.
London Palladium

Passing by

See where David played his first hit song in 1969 as part of a royal performance for charity. Hear about the manager who he joined forces with soon after and who would take him to stardom.
Carnaby Street

5 min

Carnaby Street was the epicentre of London in "the Swinging Sixties", where music and fashion met each other and combined. Hear about the importance of clothes in David's life, the influences he experimented with and the styles he developed.
The Album Cover Location for “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”

5 min

See the location where the album cover images were taken and hear about the thinking behind the photoshoot and what happened subsequently.
Stop 6

5 min

Hear about the after party for the last concert of the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1973 when David announced his "retirement". It was held here and it's become known as "the Last Supper".
Wardour Street

Passing by

See the building where the Marquee Club used to be, where David played 30 times in his career and where he saw a number of other bands who would have a huge impact on his own music.
Stop 8

Passing by

See where David recorded 5 of his iconic albums including Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust.
Soho Square

5 min

Hear about the mime artist Lindsay Kemp and the significance of his influence on David and his career.
Denmark Street

5 min

This is London's "Tin Pan Alley". See where David heard about an audition, joined a band and appeared on the BBC in a very unusual interview.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the bottom of the steps on the concourse before exiting the station. Meet on the right hand side by the lift, on the opposite side to the ticket machines