Rock & Roll Private Tour

Half-Day Tour Iconic Sights

London’s Rock Heritage

Stories of Talent and Tragedy

Prices

1 - 5 guests

Total from

£375

by public transport

6 - 14 guests

Total from

£475

by public transport

If you love Rock & Roll, this is the private tour for you. On this 3 hour walking tour with a private guide you’ll discover the amazing heritage of London as a hub for rock music, and rock star lifestyles. Discover stories from rock’s greatest legends, from the Beatles and Bowie, to Tina Turner and the Rolling Stones.

This private tour includes:

Seeing where the rock legends lived, worked, and played in central London.
Finding the studios where iconic tracks were recorded.
Hearing stories of electrifying London gigs and rebellious performances.
Discovering how London shaped the future of Rock & Roll.
Optional: One-Hour Extension to visit Abbey Road for the true Beatles fans.

Details

Tour Details

Time

10am – 1pm
OR
2pm – 5pm

Meeting Point

Your hotel or apartment (London transport zones 1 & 2)

Availability

Every day, year-round

This tour doesn’t run 24th-26th December.
If you would like a tour on these days, please email our team at requests@totallytailored.com

Not Included

London public transport

Languages Available

If you would like this tour in another language please email requests@Totallytailored.com

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Just How Rock & Roll is London?
Very – all rock’s legends have lived, loved, recorded or performed in London at some point in their careers. From classic rock to metal, blues to punk, London has seen it all.

50 years of Beatles History
Explore the hidden backstreet where the Beatles lived together as young musicians, and gaze up at the the rooftop where the Beatles held their last concert.

Where Classic Rock Meets Classical Music
We’ll show you the elegant townhouse where some of Jimi Hendrix’s most legendary songs were composed, and where 300 years before the composer Handel also lived.

Studios to the Stars
Roam through Soho spotting the historic recording venues, where artists as eclectic as The Kinks and The Who, Elton John, and Tina Turner made iconic records.

1-Hour Optional Add-On £80: Visit to Abbey Road
For the real Beatles fans, book the 1-hour Abbey Road extension for £80! There, you will have a chance to graffiti a message to the band on the white gates of the studio and take a picture on the crosswalk where the Beatles once walked for the album Abbey Road.

FAQs

Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.

This itinerary doesn’t include Abbey Road, since it’s a long journey from Central London. Our guides will be happy to direct you there after your tour for an independent visit.

If you’d like to include a walk across the iconic crossing in a custom tour, please email REQUESTS@TOTALLYTAILORED.COM.

Our tours are designed for groups of 1-14 people. However, we can certainly cater to larger groups. For groups of over 14 guests, please email us at requests@totallytailored.com and we’ll help you craft your ideal trip.

The tour does not include an interior visit to Handel & Hendrix in London, since external guides are not allowed to lead tours inside. We do enjoy its beautiful townhouse facade.
If you’d like to include an interior tour of the Handel & Hendrix Museum in a custom tour, please email REQUESTS@TOTALLYTAILORED.COM.

Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).