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The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s

4.7 (36 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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The World of The Beatles : Step into the 1960s

About this activity

In 1960 the iconic band moved from Liverpool to London. 

Highlights

  • Take your photo at the Abbey Road crossing
  • See the secret location of the Beatles last concert
  • Discover where the Beatlemania started
  • Walk through Carnaby Street – epicentre of the swinging sixties
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At a glance

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

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Professional Blue Badge guide
  • Included: Alcoholic beverages: Cocktails included

Not included

  • Not included: Please have an oyster travelling card/ day-travel ticket/ contactless bank card for the underground

Itinerary

  1. Abbey Road

    20 min

    Go back in time and imagine yourself in the heart of the swinging Sixties when The Beatles released their first UK single, “Love Me Do”.

  2. Marylebone

    30 min

    Meet your Guide in front of the St John's wood station, and make a photo at the iconic Abbey Road.

    Explore the beautiful and quiet neighbourhood of Marylebone, full of mews houses that were horse stables in the past.

  3. Paddington Street Garden

    10 min

    Explore a petite rose garden favoured by the band

  4. London Palladium

    10 min

    You will discover how the Beatles brought new teenage fashions: the round-necked Beatles jacket and the ‘mop top’ Beatle haircut. Later on, you will pass through the original ‘Apple store’, and Beatles souvenir shop and discover why the mural with the words ‘Hey Jude’ had to be whitewashed.

    Continue your way along the park before you arrive where Paul McCartney used to live.

    Your Guide will show you where  "Beatlemania" started as you will walk through the scenes of a wild frenzy that took place wherever the band appeared.

  5. Soho

    20 min Admission included

    Open a time capsule and imagine yourself in the roaring crowd and think about your favourite songs before you go to the site of their last rooftop concert. 

    See where the Beatles played for the very last time and finish your tour at a local vintage bar!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In front of the St. John's wood station

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Chauffeured experience

    Duration: 4 hours

    Mercedes V-class

  • A Private Beatles Adventure with a VIP tour guide + Drinks in 60s bar

Traveller ratings

4.7 out of 5 · 36 reviews
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