--- title: London: The Original Classic Rock & Beatles Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.55 reviews: 964 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 47 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-the-original-classic-rock-beatles-tour/ --- # London: The Original Classic Rock & Beatles Tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore London's rock music locations by coach through Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and St John's Wood, with a stop at the Abbey Road crossing. An air-conditioned coach and music guide are included; hotel pickup is excluded. 4.55 from 964 reviews at €77 per person for 3h 30m. ## Overview This is the ORIGINAL London Rock Tour — and there's nothing else like it. Hop aboard a sightseeing coach for an afternoon through the rock 'n' roll neighbourhoods of Chelsea, Kensington, Holland Park, Notting Hill and St John's Wood, uncovering music history no walking tour could ever cover. From the Swinging Sixties to the punk revolution — your expert guide brings it all to life with stories and insider knowledge. • Walk across the world-famous Abbey Road crossing — just like the Beatles • See the homes of Freddie Mercury, Jimmy Page, Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton • Discover where Jimi Hendrix died, where the Sex Pistols formed, and where Bob Geldof dreamed up Live Aid • Cover more ground than any walking tour — all in comfort aboard an air-conditioned coach • Legends covered include Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Clash, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie and more ## Before you book - Meeting point: A few minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road… - Starts 13:30: one departure a day - Food not included: Food and drinks, unless specified - Children from €65: ages 3 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.55/5 from 964 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 90% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: ACCESS ALL AREAS (GB) ltd ## What's included - Comfortable, air-conditioned sightseeing coach - Expert rock music guide ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop off - Food and drinks, unless specified ## Itinerary 1. **Cradle of the punk movement** (pass by, no stop) 2. **Chelsea** (pass by, no stop) - Heart of Swingin' 60s London - the psychedelic swirl of music, fashion, art, photography...and more music! The Kings Road has it all. Places of interest for Beatles, Stones, Clapton, Pink Floyd and so many more 3. **Kensington High Street** (pass by, no stop) - The heart of Queen and Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody, Biba fashion, Roxy Music and more 4. **Notting Hill** (pass by, no stop) - More than just a famous film! Area full of recording studios, famous homes, film locations, London's Caribbean connections and where rock royalty passed away 5. **Abbey Road Studios** (10m) - See the outside of the recording studio used by the Beatles and walk across famous Abbey Road crossing! 6. **Abbey Road** (10m) - Walk across the famous Abbey Road crossing outside the recording studio. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point A few minutes’ walk from Gloucester Road Underground Station. Wait by the hotel’s casino entrance. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJtyZ2cF4FdkgRqVMwzOa7pMo ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #47 of 47** | €77 | 3h 30m | 4.55 (964) | shared | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | shared | | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/?format=md) | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (995) | shared | Ranked #47 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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