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The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

5.0 Excellent 2069 reviews
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2h
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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 rock and roll recording, performance and pub locations across central London on foot. A local guide connects the stops with stories about the musicians who used them; commentary is English only, and drinks are not included. 4.99 from 2,069 reviews at €38 per person for 2h.

From the guide

Walk in the footsteps of rock and roll royalty and visit the locations and venues where rock and roll legends played, recorded, performed, drank, caused trouble and hung out.

Experience London's unrivalled music history through the eyes of our greatest ever musicians.

Discover where it all began for megabands such as The Stones, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin.

Be amazed at the rock 'n' roll landmarks concealed in plain sight throughout central London.

Visit the hidden studios where the likes of David Bowie, Queen, Jimi Hendrix and more recorded and performed.

Hear hilarious stories from the golden era of rock 'n' roll and find out why Keith Moon was barred from so many pubs, and why the Sex Pistols had such a bad reputation.

Enjoy unseen backstreets, as your local guide, also a professional musician, regales you with funny stories about characters like Elton John, John Lennon and Eric Clapton.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 11:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 11:00. Scheduled through December 2027. 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

Local expert guide.

What's Not Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Gratuities

Itinerary

Soho Stop 1
Guests will explore the infamous area of Soho.
40 min
Mayfair Stop 2
Guests will explore the rock and roll roots of Mayfair.
20 min
Denmark Street Stop 3
Guests will have the chance to see the world famous music street and surrounding neighbourhood.
20 min
London Stop 4
Guests will see all of central London's most important rock and roll locations.
40 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Your guide will be holding an open umbrella, standing beneath the large digital screens at The Now Building, Centre Point, London WC2H 8LH. If you are arriving by underground this is directly outside of 'exit 4' Tottenham Court Road Station.

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End point

The tour finishes close to Piccadilly Circus and Green Park Station.

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund

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Ranked #1 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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