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Queen Highlights Walking Tour of London

4.5 Great 35 reviews
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2h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Trace Queen's London connections from Beit Quadrangle to Royal Albert Hall and the former Kensington Market site. A guide who follows the band leads the walk; moderate fitness is required. 4.51 from 35 reviews at €31 per person for 2h 30m.

From the guide

Overview After meeting outside, South Kensington underground station, you will make your way to Beit Quadrangle where Queen performed their first London gig in 1970. You will then pass the Royal Albert Hall where Freddie was star of the show at Fashion Aid. We will see where the site of Kensington Market was, where Freddie and Roger had a stall. You will move on to location of the legendary BIBA clothes shop, where Mary used to work and was regularly visited by a love-struck Freddie. You will see where the apartment where Freddie started to compose Bohemian Rhapsody. You will see a number of addresses associated with the early days of Smile and Queen. Finalky you will move on to Garden Lodge, Freddie’s country home in London and hear stories of Freddie’s time here.

Schedule & Availability

Runs Sat
Departs: 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs Sat, departing at 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional Guide, English speaking, Queen fan

Itinerary

Imperial College Union Cinema Stop 1
See where Queen played their first London gig. The Performing Rights Society honoured Queen with a special plaque which can be seen by the entrance to Beit Quadrangle.
20 min
Garden Lodge Queen, Londra Stop 2
Stand outside Freddie Mercury's London home. This location is a pilgrimage spot for fans of Freddie and Queen.
20 min
See the location where Bohemian Rhapsody was written Stop 3
Find out how it was written and what it meant.
5 min
Visit the former BIBA shop where Freddie would visit Mary Austin Stop 4
She was a shop assistant here in the 1970s.
10 min
Kensington Stop 5
Your Queen London tour starts in the Royal Borough of Kensington. Your guide who is an expert on Freddie Mercury and Queen will guide you around the Royal Borough of Kensington highlights sites linked with Freddie and Queen.
1h 30m

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet your guide 10 minutes prior to the tour start time outside 37 Thurloe Street opposite the exit of South Kensington Underground station.

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ranked #84 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €714, median €31; typical length 2h. 11 of 92 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 92 Walking Tours

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