The Great Rock and Roll Walking Tour
Mayfair, London
A tour full of stories of the Beatles, the Stones, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Queen, Jimi Hendrix, the Sex Pistols and The Who. From former recording studios to legendary rock venues.
This guided walking tour explores London’s Rock and Roll history, visiting iconic music sites suited to fans and cultural explorers.
Highlights
- Discover the former heart of the British music publishing industry on Denmark Street
- See the former sites of Regent Sounds Studios and Mills Music
- Visit the original and current locations of Ronnie Scott's jazz venue
- View the former Apple Corps headquarters and the site of the Beatles’ last rooftop concert
- Stop at The Marquis pub, London’s known Rock and Roll venue
Description
This tour covers London’s unique Rock and Roll history, featuring legends from the Beatles to the Rolling Stones, Queen, and David Bowie. Meet outside Embankment station to begin at The Marquis pub, known for its live music and a 2023 gig by a major US band.
The guide will show where the Sex Pistols played their first gig and where the Beatles performed their final rooftop concert. Explore Carnaby Street, famed for fashion worn by music fans, and see locations tied to Ziggy Stardust, the introduction of Beatlemania, and where Pink Floyd first met as students. Learn where Jimi Hendrix jammed with Cream.
Visit Denmark Street, London’s ‘Tin Pan Alley,’ and hear how the Rolling Stones used egg boxes to soundproof during their first album recording. Discover where heavy metal was born and where Elton John worked for £4 a week in a post room. The tour finishes in Denmark Street, the enduring center of London’s rock music scene.
Includes
- Professional guide
- Walking tour of many iconic London Rock and Roll locations
- See where a phone call made the Beatles famous
- Visit the location where a lunch break inspired the riff for 'Paranoid'
- View the site where the Rolling Stones recorded their first album
- See where the Beatles first met the Rolling Stones
- Explore shops where rock stars bought their clothes
- Visit where David Bowie recorded 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust'
- Stop by The Ship pub
- Former site of The Marquee, London’s famous rock venue
- Location of the Beatles’ rooftop concert
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Important Information
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking tip: Wear comfortable shoes and check the weather forecast. The best time to visit is during daylight hours to fully appreciate the historic locations.
