--- title: The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 38 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 2069 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 1 of 92 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/the-great-british-rock-and-roll-walking-tour/ --- # The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 2069 reviews at €38 per person for 2h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be holding an open… - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Age 15+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €38 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 2069 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experience Local Ltd ## What's included - Local expert guide. ## Not included - Alcoholic Beverages - Soda/Pop - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Soho** (40m) - Guests will explore the infamous area of Soho. 2. **Mayfair** (20m) - Guests will explore the rock and roll roots of Mayfair. 3. **Denmark Street** (20m) - Guests will have the chance to see the world famous music street and surrounding neighbourhood. 4. **London** (40m) - Guests will see all of central London's most important rock and roll locations. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ5alrBjwbdkgRSFHbB4Mv79I ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 92** | €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 | | [Rock n Roll Soho Walk - with London’s Funniest Music Nerd](/uk/london/tours/rock-n-roll-soho-walk-with-london-s-funniest-music-nerd/?format=md) | €34 | 2h | 5.0 (239) | shared | Ranked #1 of 92 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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