Rock Around the Block: A Rock and Roll Tour in Central London
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
On this walking tour we will discover the rich music history of London and see the places within it that shaped the music we know and love today. Walk through the cultural heart of London with your charismatic local guide and music specialist, Jon. We will uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks and experience a wonderful journey of musical development. Along the way you see the places where our legendary musicians recorded, created and performed. Hear how some of the world's most famous acts started out on their careers. We will be walking in the footsteps of musical legends on the very streets that the Rolling Stones made their debut album, where David Bowie recorded Ziggy Stardust and the Beatles gave an unforgettable iconic performance. You’ll see the birthplace of British Rock and Pop music and experience the exciting development of Pop Culture and how it shaped our lives forever.
Inclusions
What's included
- Live expert tour guide and music history anecdotes
What's not
- Bottled water
Itinerary
Where it all started, where the first US "Rock and Roller" played in 1957 and inspired a whole new generation of musicians.
An iconic street in London's music history where the Rolling Stones made their first album, The Sex Pistols started out and wannabee stars were found waiting to be discovered.
Where Miles Davis, Buddy Rich, Ella Fitzgerald and many more legends of jazz have all performed since 1965.
Home of the Marquee Club from 1964 to 1988 where so many bands and performers made their first step up the ladder of success.
Just off of Wardour Street this is where Trident Studios was to be found, where the Beatles recorded "Hey Jude", Bowie recorded "Ziggy Stardust" and the rock band Queen began their career.
The focal point of the Swing 60's in London, a street transformed by music, musicians and fashion.
The world famous theatre where the greatest stars of the music world have performed since 1910.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet outside the Soho Place Theatre, 4 Soho Place. Just by Charing Cross Road and very close to the "Tottenham Court Road" London Underground and Crossrail Station
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Londonsbestbyfoot
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in London
- Its from-price is 53% below the median of the 143 shows & theatre we list in London.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 86 of 143.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About London
London mixes royal ceremony, world-class museums and riverside landmarks with distinct neighbourhoods, markets and parks to explore on foot.
The Thames threads the city together. On its banks stand the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, the Tower of London with the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge and the long South Bank walk past the London Eye, Shakespeare's Globe and Tate Modern. St Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey anchor the older skyline, while glass towers crowd the financial district.
Top-ranked sights in London: St. Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge, Tower of London.
Special offers in London
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
