The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Finish off with a beer (own expense) in a pub steeped in rock 'n' roll history.

Additional Info

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.

What‘s Included

Local expert guide.

Alcoholic Beverages

Soda/Pop

Gratuities

What To Expect

Soho

Guests will explore the infamous area of Soho.

40 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mayfair

Guests will explore the rock and roll roots of Mayfair.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

Reviews

4.99

1,239 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1232

Great tour that exceeded our expectations thanks to Al, the superb guide
Brian Hancill,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Two-hours-plus very well spent thanks to our excellent tour guide Al, whose passion and knowledge for his subject were obvious throughout. He’s a lively and witty guy who kept the whole thing rolling along and took time to get to know everyone in our 16-strong group. I’ve read so many rock music books there’s little room in my brain for anything else, but I still learned things I never knew. This tour exceeded all expectations.
Fascinating Tour!
jamescX222YT,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry was a great guide! Very knowledgeable of London’s rich RNR history. He gives great insight as to the inspirations of many of the artists that I listened to over the years. If you have any interest in the history of rock I would highly recommend this tour!
Music tour
juliav159,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry was perfect, very knowledgeable, creative with his explanations and very energetic. I would go on other tours with him . Very enjoyable and entertaining!
Not to be missed!
X7416FRrebeccat,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour and would highly recommend! Tom was an excellent guide with loads of entertaining stories about music legends.
Great tour!
kellydM1082AM,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was an excellent, energetic tour guide with an abundance of knowledge about the history associated with London rock and roll. I highly recommend.
Cray musicians from America
Roving02168635375,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tom was an outstanding host. He shared lots of rock and roll history. Enjoyed our time with him. Great recommendations as to where to eat and drink. Next time we will shall do the pub tour. Thanks Tom!!
It rocked
947carlis,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Henry was awesome! Super knowledgeable and fun. The two hours flew by (could've done two more hours). Covered so many folks, from the Sex Pistols to Bowie to the Beatles. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip.
Best tour of London.
P2953GHkarenr,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Alan did a superb tour. It truly was outstanding. He showed us places of true rock and roll history that we never would have found on our own. His stories are riveting. His humor is refreshing. Great tour. Highly recommend.
Super Tour
36matzm,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour, totally interesting and special. Highly recommended! Dannyboy did great! he has a deep knowledge of the musicians of the last decades.
Enjoyable tour, very well presented.
Robert R,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great experience. Even though the weather was shocking, Henry’s enthusiasm was not dampened and he kept everything upbeat. His knowledge of the music scene in the area and professional friendly delivery make it a highly recommended tour. Thanks!