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London Rocks! Private Music Walking Tour in Soho 2hrs

4.0(4)London1 hour
VIATOR4.0(4)

Description

London is famous for its music scene. Discover iconic landmarks where the Kings and Queens of music created their magic on this private 2hr walking tour with a sprinkling of fashion included. Music and Fashion do go hand in hand! We will be visiting the location of the recording studio where The Beatles, Elton John, Queen and other legends created their wonderful albums, the street which was the place to be in the 60's known for its music and fashion, the site where David Bowie shot the cover for his album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust', the club where Jimi Hendrix and many other legends performed and other famous locations along the way. We will finish the tour with a drink in the pub that was the haunt of The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and many more extremely talented musicians, where I will leave you to enjoy your drink and soak up the atmosphere of this wonderful traditional pub.

Tour Options

London Rocks! Private Music Walking Tour in Soho 2hrs

Itinerary

10 min

This beautiful Victorian shopping arcade is associated with the Beatles. Legend has it that there is only one person who is allowed to put his lips together and whistle inside this majestic arcade where whistling is banned. It is Sir Paul McCartney.

10 min

See the location where the Beatles held their last concert on the roof of their recording studio in 1969

10 min

In this small and hidden side street, we will see the location where in 1972, David Bowie shot the iconic cover for his album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. A plaque celebrates Ziggy.

10 min

We will visit the venue where in 1963 the term Beatlemania was created, following The Beatles' first TV appearance

10 min

We will visit the iconic street which was The place to go in the 60s. It attracted many music greats, fashionistas and socialites of the time. Regulars included prominent bands The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks and The Who.The street rose to fame as it it offered up a new and exciting atmosphere that screamed rebellion and attitude.

10 min

Berwick Street in Soho was the background star of (What's the Story) Morning Glory, Oasis's second album, released in 1995. The album cover is one of the most recognised from the 1990s, and the album is often seen as the definition of 90's Indie and Britpop culture.

10 min

We will visit the spot where the Marquee club was located. The Marquee helped launch the careers of so many great acts, including The Stones, Queen, Jimi Hendrix and Rod Stewart and many others. It became the most important venue for the emerging British scene and witnessed the birth and rise of some of the most important artists in the ’60s ,70s and 80s.

10 min

We will see the studios where musical magic was made! Trident Studios was the 'go-to' studios where many musicians recorded their mesmerizing hits including The Beatles, Lou Reed, David Bowie, Queen and many more talented artists.

10 min

This record shop in Soho has a special legendary status,it used to be a pub called the Bricklayer’s Arms, it was here that the Stones auditioned .and played together for the first time.

15 min

We will finish our tour with a drink at The Ship pub. From the outside of this unassuming pub you wouldn't guess that it has a lot of musical history. The pub was a favourite haunt of The Clash, The Police, The Cure, Joy Division, Sex Pistols (from the British Punk/New Wave Scene) and others like Rolling Stones, David Bowie, The Beatles and many more. Musicians that played at the Marquis a few doors away, often popped in here before or after a gig or both for a cheeky beer. I will leave you there to enjoy your drink and soak up the ambiance.

Highlights

2 hrs Private walking tour in Soho London with a friendly local guide
Meet up at central London location

What's included

Included
2 hrs Private walking tour in Soho London with a friendly local guide
Meet up at central London location
Not included
Gratuities (optional)
Rainproof clothing

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Important Information

  • 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
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(4)

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Katrena_L
January 3, 2026
Unprofessional no show guide. Wasted time.

We were so looking forward to this. I was singing every night at evensong @ Saint Paul’s Cathedral and had to be there every day by 3:00 pm so all our tours were in the morning. This was our last one and the one that meant the most to my husband. Naomi, the guide had corresponded with me the day before regarding the tour and I left it with looking forward to seeing you in the morning. We took a 20 min cab ride from Saint Paul’s and stood in the agreed upon spot for 30 min in the freezing cold. Naomi never showed. I sent about 6 messages to her via the app and no response. I finally figured out how to contact Viator to figure out what to do next. They were also unable to get a hold of her and told me our only option was to get a refund.. and so we asked for that. Since we were already in the neighborhood, we had to just figure it out for ourselves and walk around about an hour later I get a message from Naomi saying she had been ill the night before and SLEPT IN… and would we like a refund or take a tour a little bit later. Shocking I couldn’t believe the level of unprofessionalism. I don’t know how she didn’t think to contact her company or another tour guide or us to let us know that she was going to be sick or not showing up.

Operator response

Thank you for your feedback. Once again I am so sorry that I inconvenienced you and the tour did not go ahead as planned due to unforseen health reasons. You will be receiving a refund. Please accept my sincere apologies.

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Debbie_W
October 3, 2025
Great afternoon tour with Naomi ❤️

Naomi was so gin and friendly gym the beginning of our tour !! She showed us great highlights and had lots of great information. She knows her stuff!!! Even though it was raining she made our day a little brighter ❤️i will come back to London and tour with her anytime ‘!!!

Operator response

Thanks Debbie. Delighted to hear that you both enjoyed the tour and that I brightened up your day 💕 Come back soon :)

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Pam_R
September 28, 2025
A very enjoyable trip of...

A very enjoyable trip of seeing many historic sites of London's vibrant music scene. Our tour guide Naomi provided us an enjoyable unforgettable tour.

Operator response

Hi Pam, Lovely to meet you both. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed my tour, as did I! Come back soon Kindest Wishes Naomi :)

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Kathleen_B
June 30, 2025
Naomi was a fantastic...

Naomi was a fantastic guide. It was about 90F in London that afternoon but that did not dim her enthusiasm for British rock history and the significant areas that we toured. She was also able to share some historical facts about Soho, Carnaby street and other areas that were seen during the tour. We really enjoyed our time with her.

Operator response

Hi Kathleen, it was lovely to meet you both. Thank you for your great review and I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, please do come back soon. Many thanks Naomi

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