Well, now that you have settled into THE best hotel in the city, you’re ready for some?
GREAT ROCK TOURS IN LONDON!
TOUR SUGGESTION ONE
Rock’n’Roll Soho and Trident Studios
A walking tour of rock’n’roll places in London ‘s Soho , including a visit inside Trident Studios. (3 hours)
The world famous Marquee Club
- The club where the infamous Punk Rock Festival of 1976 took place
- The Jazz Club where The Who first performed Tommy and Jimi Hendrix gave his last ever live performance
- The photo site for the cover of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust album and Oasis What’s the Story Morning Glory
- The former pub where the Rolling Stones first rehearsed
- Carnaby Street – the heart of Swinging London
- Many Beatles places
Special Bonus – a visit inside Trident Studios!!!
This is the studio where The Beatles recorded several songs in late 1960s, including Hey Jude. Paul, George and Ringo also recorded there individually.
Among Trident’s achivements are David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust, Elton John’s Your Song plus songs by Queen, Supertramp, Carly Simon, T Rex, James Taylor and many others.
At the studio you will hear many of the songs recorded at Trident played on their amazing sound system. You will be given an exclusive tour of the studios and see their great photo archive.
The visit to Trident Studios can take place most evenings but must be reserved in advance. Tours of the studios cost £15 per person (in addition to the cost of the tour) and last about 1 hour 30 mins.
Wesbite: www.tridentsoundstudios.co.uk
For more information and bookings contact:
Irina Porter, 50a Leighton Gdns, London NW10 3PT , Great Britain
tel 0208 960 2092
irina@london-northwest.com
www.guide-for-london.com
TOUR SUGGESTION TWO
Rock & Roll Tours
From the 50s & “Swingin’ 60s” to the present, from The Beatles, Stones and Jimi Hendrix to Oasis and U2, from Flower Power to Punk; from Heavy Rock to Brit Pop to House. You’re going to see the sites – homes past & present, venues, places used for album covers, famous gig ‘happenings’ and where favorites died. Hear the stories, enjoy the legends, and party like a rock star! After all, it’s only rock n roll…
Rock Legends UK & Dublin: 5 days; Rock sites in London , Manchester , Liverpool and Dublin . Access all Areas and see it all! 50 Years of Rock history.
London Rock Legends: A 3-hour magical mystery tour of London’s highlights and best kept secrets…Beatles, Beatles, Beatles, Stones, Hendrix, Led Zep, Sex Pistols & many more rock sites across the Capitol!
Beatles Liverpool via Rail: Penny Lane , Strawberry Fields, Mathew Street & the Cavern Club on this magical day out from London .
Full Day Rock London with Hard Rock Cafe: See it all! Combine London Rock Legends & Rockin’ North London tours for a full day tour of the Capitol’s rock & roll sites. Full day option includes time for lunch at the original Hard Rock Cafe and a special insider’s visit to their vault!
Private, Tailor-Made Rock & Roll tours: Have an idea for a rock tour that you don’t see here? They can do a tour of just about any theme, featuring any band or era… half day, full day or longer… in or out of London …for private groups from 2 guests and up…
Rock Legends UK Tour: 4 days; Access all Areas! 50 Years of Rock history in London , Manchester & Liverpool
Beatle Radio Beatles Fest: 10 days/9 nights in London , Manchester & Liverpool; Beatles sites and much more during Liverpool Beatles Week and the Mathew Street Festival! BOOK EARLY FOR THIS POPULAR TIME-FRAME!
Please contact Special Group Tours for any additional information:
Toll Free Tel: 1 866 725 5250
TOUR SUGGESTION THREE
Rock and Roll Tour (Tour 123)
LONDON is the greatest rock ‘n’ roll city in the world. Four decades of rock history to be discovered and this is the tour to find it on! Beatle sites including Abbey Road , Apple HQ, Paul’s House “where she came in through the bathroom window”, John & Yoko’s flat and many more.
See where Elton John, Tina Turner, Van Morrison and Jimmy Page live, and see where Jimi Hendrix died. Visit legendary “gigs” like the Marquee, Ronnie Scotts, the 100 Club and UFO. See the pubs near recording Studios where the stars hang out. You’ll get to see where Bob Marley’s reggae revolution began, and where the Sex Pistols started their notorious career. See Freddie Mercury’s house, its walls now covered in fan’s messages!
You’ll also see where it’s happening nowand hear tales of Oasis, Blur, Pulp and other new bands, and see where the ‘secret gigs’ take place.
You’ll be accompanied by a guide who knows rock from the inside and actually worked with the FAB four!
TOUR RESERVATION HOTLINE: 0870 745 1046
TOUR SUGGESTION FOUR
Discover monumental rock landmarks throughout a London you would not otherwise see. Hear the stories and gossip that makes Rock ‘n Roll what it is.
Beatles, David Bowie Queen , Rolling Stones , Madonna, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix , The Kinks , The Clash
reservations@evanevanstours.co.uk or call US OFFICES
1 800 4229022 or 1 866 382 6868
TOUR SUGGESTION FIVE
As featured on the ‘Travel Channel’ show, ‘Beatlemania Britian’ and the ‘Chicago Tribune’
- A Hard Day’s Night and Help! film locations
- Registry office where Paul & Ringo got married
- Apartment frequented by Ringo, John & Yoko
- The house where Paul lived with Jane Asher
- And much, much more The Beatles ‘rooftop session’ location
- Paul McCartney’s Offices
- The ‘birthplace’ of Beatlemania
- Abbey Road Studios
- And much, much more
On his tours you can visit various London locations associated with the Beatles and other rock’n’roll musicians, such as the Rolling Stones, the Who, the Kinks, Jimi Hendrix, Sex Pistols and many others. These tours can be for individuals or groups.
- Visit the sites you are interested to see or let Richard choose the best places for you
- You can see many places not scheduled on the regular tours
- Arrange a tour at a time to suit you
- See everything at your own pace without a crowd of other tourists
- Richard can pick you up from your hotel or any place convenient for you in Central London
- The tour can be on foot or by coach
- Can be for one person or any size group of people
- Prices for private tours are 90 pounds for a group of five or less, 120 pounds for a group of 6 or more. For prices for a group of more than 20 people please
Rock Music Tours
Many of London ‘s districts are rich in Rock and Roll Heritage.
Rocking in Richmond – One of London ‘s most beautiful areas – and with associations with The Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who and Many others
Chelsea – The former London homes of Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, Mary Quant’s first boutique, The shop where the Sex Pistols were formed, the Power Station featured on a Pink Floyd album cover
Soho – The world famous Marquee Club, the club where an infamous Punk Rock festival took place, Carnaby Street, Album cover sites of David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust and Oasis ‘What’s the Story, Morning Glory‘
Rolling Stones London – The Rolling Stones are without doubt one of London ‘s most important bands. Richard offers several different Rolling Stones tours in various London locations.
The Beatles
+20 8200 3438
TOUR SUGGESTION SIX
LONDON TOURS
Enjoy a Rock ‘N Roll Legends Minibus Tour in London , England .
Discover Monumental Rock Landmarks throughout a London you’d not otherwise see. Hear the stories, gossip, and trivia that make Rock ‘n’ Roll what it is. Many of the world’s greatest bands and musicians began here, while others played, partied, or unfortunately, died in London . From Abba and the Animals, to the Zombies and Zappa, we have them, and every letter in between, covered on this sightseeing tour.
This tour covers Chelsea , Kensington, Holland Park , Nottinghill Gate, St John’s Wood, Marylebone and the West End . We’re touring sites that made the ‘Sixties’ swinging! See the boutiques, pubs and clubs that made a decade and inspired hundreds of well-known lyrics. For Beatle fans there’s Brian Epstein’s flat, Ringo’s Kings Road apartment, John and Yoko’s first home, Paul’s current London home, the studio where the St Pepper’s cover was shot, Apple Office and boutique, EMI, Mason’s Yard, where the ‘Mop Tops’ played their last ever live gig and lots more other Beatle and related landmarks. And, YES, you do get to walk across that famed ABBEY ROAD crossing!
The tour also covers where Geldof conceived Band Aid and Live Aid, where and how the Sex Pistols was formed, the Clash’s neighbourhood, also home to Bob Marley. There are heaps of sites to please Pink Floyd fans. We pass the homes of Freddie Mercury, Bowie, Bolan, Jimmy Page, Macca, Clapton, Van Morrison, to name a few and see where Jimmi Hendix died.
You never know who you might see in passing! For Stones fans there’s the legendary Edith Grove apartment, various of Jagger’s houses, the ‘Sticky Fingers’ restaurant. All this plus studios, record company offices, gig sites, secluded hotels favoured by the stars, album cover locations and story after story after story from your informed rock guide.
Sample of Featured Artists ~ Beatles~ Bowie ~ Bush~ Blur~ Clapton~ Cream~ Cliff~ Clash~ Doherty~ Dylan~ Elton~ Fame~ And Many more!
Tour does not include hotel pick ups. Rates are per person, in US dollars and all taxes are included. Please reserve online, or call us toll-free at 866-360-8111.
Well, there you have it. I wish you a rockin good time while in the great city of London.
