London Rock and Roll Music Tour by Air-Conditioned Coach with Local Guide
by ACCESS ALL AREAS (GB) ltd
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£130Overview
This tour runs for between three and eight hours and takes place on an air-conditioned coach with commentary from a local rock music guide. Choose a morning tour, an afternoon tour, or combine both for a full day covering London's key rock music sites. The morning tour visits early gig locations, former recording studios, and offices linked to the Beatles, The Who, Stones, Bowie, and Hendrix. It includes Soho and North London areas such as Camden Town, where guests see Amy Winehouse’s former home and popular Camden Markets. The tour also covers 'Tin Pan Alley,' known for early recordings by the Rolling Stones and other rock artists. There are photo stops and a chance to walk across the Abbey Road street crossing outside the famous recording studio. The afternoon tour focuses on Chelsea, the Kings Road, Kensington, and Notting Hill. It highlights the Swinging 60s scene with spots related to the Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Freddie Mercury. This section also passes through locations tied to Biba fashion, Roxy Music, and the punk movement. Notting Hill’s recording studios, film sites, and connections to London's Caribbean community are included. The tour features panoramic views from the coach and some short walking sections, including the opportunity to cross Abbey Road. The guide provides detailed commentary on the rock history of each area, with photo stops and short walks as the itinerary allows. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, or food and drinks unless otherwise specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Early Rock Sites and Studios
This stop is part of the morning and full day tours only. Visit early gig locations, former recording studios, and offices once owned by the Beatles and other artists like The Who, Stones, Bowie, and Hendrix. See hangouts, clubs, and learn about rock's roots in jazz, R&B, and blues.
Camden Town Rock Locations
Included in the morning and full day tours only. View where Amy Winehouse lived and spent time, plus areas associated with The Clash, Madness, Oasis, and the 1980s-90s Brit Pop rivalry. See the Camden Markets and canal area.
Abbey Road Street Crossing Walk
A short 10-minute walk allowing guests to cross the famous Abbey Road street crossing outside the recording studio.
10 min
Abbey Road Recording Studio Exterior
A brief 10-minute stop to see the exterior of the recording studio used by the Beatles, located beside the famous Abbey Road crossing.
10 min
Tin Pan Alley Music Origins
Part of the morning and full day tours only. Visit the location where the Rolling Stones and other bands recorded their first discs, where Ringo Starr bought drums, and early sites related to Elton John, Bowie, and the Sex Pistols.
Kings Road and Swinging 60s
Included in the afternoon and full day tours only. Explore the Kings Road, the center of 1960s London music, fashion, and art scenes. See places connected to the Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd, and others.
Queen and Freddie Mercury Area
Afternoon and full day tours only. Visit locations tied to Queen, Freddie Mercury, the Bohemian Rhapsody story, Biba fashion, and Roxy Music.
Notting Hill Music and Culture
Part of the afternoon and full day tours only. See recording studios, famous homes, film locations, London’s Caribbean connections, and places where rock musicians passed away.
Punk Movement Origins
Afternoon and full day tours only. Stop at the area recognized as the birthplace of the punk rock movement.
Meeting point
Duke of York Column Monument, Junction of Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace.
End point
The tour will finish near Piccadilly Circus for easy access to the shops, theatres, restaurants, and tube lines.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Rock and Roll Music Tour by Air-Conditioned Coach with Local Guide
by ACCESS ALL AREAS (GB) ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£130Overview
This tour runs for between three and eight hours and takes place on an air-conditioned coach with commentary from a local rock music guide. Choose a morning tour, an afternoon tour, or combine both for a full day covering London's key rock music sites. The morning tour visits early gig locations, former recording studios, and offices linked to the Beatles, The Who, Stones, Bowie, and Hendrix. It includes Soho and North London areas such as Camden Town, where guests see Amy Winehouse’s former home and popular Camden Markets. The tour also covers 'Tin Pan Alley,' known for early recordings by the Rolling Stones and other rock artists. There are photo stops and a chance to walk across the Abbey Road street crossing outside the famous recording studio. The afternoon tour focuses on Chelsea, the Kings Road, Kensington, and Notting Hill. It highlights the Swinging 60s scene with spots related to the Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd, Queen, and Freddie Mercury. This section also passes through locations tied to Biba fashion, Roxy Music, and the punk movement. Notting Hill’s recording studios, film sites, and connections to London's Caribbean community are included. The tour features panoramic views from the coach and some short walking sections, including the opportunity to cross Abbey Road. The guide provides detailed commentary on the rock history of each area, with photo stops and short walks as the itinerary allows. The tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off, gratuities, or food and drinks unless otherwise specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Early Rock Sites and Studios
This stop is part of the morning and full day tours only. Visit early gig locations, former recording studios, and offices once owned by the Beatles and other artists like The Who, Stones, Bowie, and Hendrix. See hangouts, clubs, and learn about rock's roots in jazz, R&B, and blues.
Camden Town Rock Locations
Included in the morning and full day tours only. View where Amy Winehouse lived and spent time, plus areas associated with The Clash, Madness, Oasis, and the 1980s-90s Brit Pop rivalry. See the Camden Markets and canal area.
Abbey Road Street Crossing Walk
A short 10-minute walk allowing guests to cross the famous Abbey Road street crossing outside the recording studio.
10 min
Abbey Road Recording Studio Exterior
A brief 10-minute stop to see the exterior of the recording studio used by the Beatles, located beside the famous Abbey Road crossing.
10 min
Tin Pan Alley Music Origins
Part of the morning and full day tours only. Visit the location where the Rolling Stones and other bands recorded their first discs, where Ringo Starr bought drums, and early sites related to Elton John, Bowie, and the Sex Pistols.
Kings Road and Swinging 60s
Included in the afternoon and full day tours only. Explore the Kings Road, the center of 1960s London music, fashion, and art scenes. See places connected to the Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd, and others.
Queen and Freddie Mercury Area
Afternoon and full day tours only. Visit locations tied to Queen, Freddie Mercury, the Bohemian Rhapsody story, Biba fashion, and Roxy Music.
Notting Hill Music and Culture
Part of the afternoon and full day tours only. See recording studios, famous homes, film locations, London’s Caribbean connections, and places where rock musicians passed away.
Punk Movement Origins
Afternoon and full day tours only. Stop at the area recognized as the birthplace of the punk rock movement.
Meeting point
Duke of York Column Monument, Junction of Waterloo Place and Carlton House Terrace.
End point
The tour will finish near Piccadilly Circus for easy access to the shops, theatres, restaurants, and tube lines.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.