Rock 'n' Roll History Tour



Discover London from a rock and roll lover's perspective on a guided bus tour. Roll up to iconic places such as Jimi Hendrix's flat and the Beatles' Abbey Road to learn about their incredible history.

Highlights

  • See the boutiques, pubs, and clubs that once hosted famous bands and artists
  • Explore the trendy district of Chelsea, home to the infamous King's Road
  • Discover the neighborhood of Kensington, which was home to Queen
  • Stop outside studios, record company offices, gig sites, and hotels favored by the stars
  • Take a photo of yourself walking the famous Abbey Road crossing

Description

Discover rock landmarks in Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and St John's Wood. Visit sites that made the Sixties swing, where London’s hippie underground ‘counter-culture’ took off, and where the 70s punk revolution took place. See the boutiques, pubs, and clubs that made these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics and melodies. Head first to King's Road, chock full of fashion and music heritage. See where the Rolling Stones shared a flat, where Mick and Marianne partied, what was the famed Chelsea Drug Store, where the Beatles made album history, where Clapton rocked his Cream years, and where heaps of stars got married. Discover the cradle of the punk movement where bands like Sex Pistols, The Clash, Poly Styrene, and X Ray Spex played. Pass gig sites, recording studios, and shops frequented by the 'glitterati.' See the Kensington of Queen, where the band was formed, where famous album parties were held, and where Freddie lived. Continue to Notting Hill, the heart of London's Caribbean community, home of London's reggae scene, once home to hippies and punks. See places where Jimi Hendrix lived, played, and died. Pass the former homes and gig sites of The Beatles. See the site of the Get Back rooftop concert. Finally, make a photo stop at London’s most famous street crossing at Abbey Road.

Includes

London's Classic Music History tour Visit Abbey Road Tour guide Transportation by air-conditioned bus

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

Available Dates

October 2026 9 dates
Sat 17th Oct Tue 20th Oct Thu 22nd Oct Fri 23rd Oct Sat 24th Oct Tue 27th Oct
November 2026 8 dates
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December 2026 9 dates
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January 2027 9 dates
Sat 2nd Jan Tue 5th Jan Sat 9th Jan Tue 12th Jan Sat 16th Jan Tue 19th Jan
February 2027 3 dates
Tue 2nd Feb Sat 6th Feb Tue 9th Feb

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