Rock Music Walking Tour of London's Soho
by Rock Music Walking Tour of London Soho
Overview
This two-hour walking tour in London’s Soho covers many important locations tied to famous rock musicians. The guide shares personal stories from their experience in the music industry, including running a label and managing a band. The tour visits a compact street packed with musical history, including sites linked to the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, and the Beatles. Highlights include the place where Brian Epstein promoted Jimi Hendrix in 1967 and Soho Square near Paul McCartney's business offices. The route also includes a coffee bar known as the start of British RocknRoll and nearby London's most famous music venue, which has hosted nearly every major artist. Visitors will see the spot where John Lennon performed a well-known comedy sketch, the location of a famous Oasis album cover photo, the studio where David Bowie recorded Ziggy Stardust, and where the Beatles recorded "Hey Jude." The tour ends at a historic English pub with many famous past guests, where the guide shares additional personal music industry stories. The tour is led by a local guide and does not include alcoholic beverages.
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Itinerary
Soho
This stop covers a compact Soho street rich with rock music history. Visitors see locations associated with the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, and Elton John. The guide points out where Brian Epstein promoted Jimi Hendrix in 1967 and Soho Square, home to Paul McCartney’s business headquarters. Nearby is a coffee bar that played a role in British RocknRoll’s beginnings, close to a famous London music venue where almost every major artist has performed. The tour also visits the spot where John Lennon performed a well-known comedy routine, the site of a famous Oasis album cover photo, the studio where Bowie recorded Ziggy Stardust, and the place where the Beatles recorded "Hey Jude." The tour concludes at a historic English pub, frequented by famous guests, where the guide shares personal music industry stories.
Meeting point
Outside the Dominion Theatre at Tottenham Court Road Underground station
End point
For those who want to hear my own personal stories of my involvement in music, we will end the tour in a beautiful old historic pub which has had many famous guests over the years!
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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