--- title: Queen Highlights Walking Tour of London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 31 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.51 reviews: 35 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 84 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/queen-highlights-walking-tour-of-london/ --- # Queen Highlights Walking Tour of London **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your guide 10 minutes prior to the… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €19: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €31 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.51/5 from 35 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 86% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Brit Music Tours ## What's included - Professional Guide, English speaking, Queen fan ## Itinerary 1. **Imperial College Union Cinema** (20m) - 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. 2. **Garden Lodge Queen, Londra** (20m) - Stand outside Freddie Mercury's London home. This location is a pilgrimage spot for fans of Freddie and Queen. 3. **See the location where Bohemian Rhapsody was written** (5m) - Find out how it was written and what it meant. 4. **Visit the former BIBA shop where Freddie would visit Mary Austin** (10m) - She was a shop assistant here in the 1970s. 5. **Kensington** (1h 30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Sat - Departures: 14:00 - 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 Meet your guide 10 minutes prior to the tour start time outside 37 Thurloe Street opposite the exit of South Kensington Underground station. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJKfePkEIFdkgR1io_PCjC2VY ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #84 of 92** | €31 | 2h 30m | 4.51 (35) | shared | | [The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (2069) | shared | | [London Sightseeing Walking Tour with 30+ sights](/uk/london/tours/london-sightseeing-walking-tour-with-30-sights/?format=md) | €23 | 5h | 4.97 (865) | shared | | [Drag Queen Disco Diva Tour - Silent Disco Walking Tour](/uk/london/tours/drag-queen-disco-diva-tour-silent-disco-walking-tour/?format=md) | €45 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (428) | shared | Ranked #84 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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