London: Music Scene of the 60s and 70s Self-guided Walk
Experience the London music scene of the 60s and 70s up close. Visit the original rock'n'roll venues and immerse yourself in the world of David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles.
Description
Explore the original locations of Swinging London in the 60's and 70's, the golden age of British bands, on this self-guided Rock'n'Roll Walking Tour.You will "meet" them all: David Bowie, Lou Reed, Jimi Hendrix, Chas Chandler, Eric Clapton and Eric Burden, Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison, Mal Evans, Noel & Liam Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend... and many more!
You visit them at home, in the studio, in the office, in the pub and club, even on the roof.
At each stop of this digital and interactive city tour there's the right music, lots of videos and interviews, as well as amusing and exciting questions about the places and people.
Who knows, for example, why Jimi Hendrix was thrown out of Ringo Starr's flat after only a short time... or who the pig-faced woman was...?
The tour starts and ends at Piccadilly Circus. You should plan a comfortable 4 hours including short breaks. If you take the bus in between and don't take long breaks, the tour can be done in 2 hours.
It's like being shown London by a good friend who is a music fan. Many anecdotes will enrich your walk through the city.
You can start the tour at any time and as often as you like in the browser of a smartphone. On site or even from the comfort of your sofa.
Enjoy your time in London!
*** Good to know ***
You will receive the link to start the tour in an email directly after booking.
An internet connection is required to start the tour. The tour is downloaded automatically and can then be used offline. However, as the tour is full of links to music sources and further information, you will need an internet connection during the tour.
Important information
- You will receive the link to start the tour on your smartphone in a separate email shortly after booking.
- An internet connection is required to start the tour. The tour is downloaded automatically and can then be used offline. During the tour you only need an internet connection if you want to use links to further information.
What’s included
- Self-guided tour with the smartphone for every booked participant
- Fun tasks and puzzles for every booked participant
- Map and tour access offline
- Live tour guide
- Audio guide
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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