Abbey Road

Experience the London of The Beatles with Richard Porter, author of the book "Guide to the Beatles London". Discover the locations and landmarks where The Fab Four recorded, lived, and socialized in London during the Swinging Sixties. After meeting Richard, set off on your walking adventure through the heart of London. Visit a variety of locations associated with Paul, John, George, and Ringo throughout the Beatles' heyday of the 1960s and learn about their enduring impact on worldwide popular culture. Make your way to where The Beatles gave their last live performance, on a rooftop at 3, Savile Row. Visit Paul McCartney’s Soho offices with Richard and learn about the world-famous theatre where Beatlemania began. Discover the site of John Lennon's infamous ‘bigger than Jesus’ interview. Find out what John was up to outside some public toilets in 1966. See the location of the studio where The Beatles recorded their eternal classic "Hey Jude." Stroll down the shopping street that was the heart of Swinging London. Board the London underground and travel to Abbey Road Studios. Take your photo at the instantly recognizable Abbey Road crossing. Dubbed the “Beatles Brain of Britain,” Richard Porter's personal kinship with John, Paul, George, and Ringo ensures you will get an in-depth insight into the most influential band of all time.

Experience London with Richard Porter, author of the book Guide to the Beatles London. Take a tour of the places The Beatles recorded, lived, and socialized in Swinging London. Follow in The Beatles footsteps and re-create the opening scenes of A Hard Day's Night. See where two of the Beatles were married - and where one Beatle was married twice 'If walls could talk' hear stories of the apartment where Ringo Starr lived with his first wife; Paul McCartney recorded demos; Jimi Hendrix lived and wrote famous songs; and where John and Yoko had their naked album cover picture taken! Discover the house where Paul McCartney lived with his girlfriend Jane Asher - where he and John Lennon wrote 'I Want To Hold Your Hand - and where Paul dreamed the tune of Yesterday See Abbey Road Studios and take pictures at the famous Abbey Road crossing.

Discover rock landmarks in Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and St John's Wood. Visit sites that made the Sixties swing, where London’s hippie underground ‘counter-culture’ took off, and where the 70s punk revolution took place. See the boutiques, pubs, and clubs that made these decades, inspiring hundreds of well-known lyrics and melodies. Head first to King's Road, chock full of fashion and music heritage. See where the Rolling Stones shared a flat, where Mick and Marianne partied, what was the famed Chelsea Drug Store, where the Beatles made album history, where Clapton rocked his Cream years, and where heaps of stars got married. Discover the cradle of the punk movement where bands like Sex Pistols, The Clash, Poly Styrene, and X Ray Spex played. Pass gig sites, recording studios, and shops frequented by the 'glitterati.' See the Kensington of Queen, where the band was formed, where famous album parties were held, and where Freddie lived. Continue to Notting Hill, the heart of London's Caribbean community, home of London's reggae scene, once home to hippies and punks. See places where Jimi Hendrix lived, played, and died. Pass the former homes and gig sites of The Beatles. See the site of the Get Back rooftop concert. Finally, make a photo stop at London’s most famous street crossing at Abbey Road.

This 2.5-hour walking tour will give you an overview of The Beatles personal and professional lives from the early 1960s onwards. Starting in the fashionable area of Marylebone, your tour guide will start outside the London Beatles Store where you can shop for merchandise. As your tour continues around London, your guide will share stories about John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s lives and careers. As you walk you'll learn about Beatlemania and the ups and downs of the band's career. Another of the tour’s highlights are the former homes of the boys including where John got arrested and where Paul dreamt up 'Yesterday. You'll also get to re-enact some Beatlemania at one of the film locations from A Hard Days Night.There will be a short bus ride from Baker St to St Johns Wood so please ensure you have a Zone 1 travelcard or contactless card. After 2-5 hours of Beatles facts and fun, your tour comes to an end with the tour’s highlight in St John’s Wood, outside Abbey Road Studios. Here, you’ll be able to walk over the famous zebra crossing as seen on the album cover of Abbey Road and ask your tour guide any final questions.

Follow the trail of the Beatles in London on a bus tour in the evening and admire the city lit up at night. Chart the ‘Beatlemania’ years from 1962 to 1969, and their solo years. Celebrate over 50-years of the ‘Fab Four’ as you visit Mayfair, Marylebone, St John's Wood, and the edge of Soho. Drop by the Scotch of St James Club and other Beatle clubs and pub haunts. Drive past famed photo locations used for album covers, publicity shots, and some of their films. See some of the former homes and offices owned by the band members and their manager Brian Epstein. And they partied, and met their girlfriends and wives at the city’s clubs and art galleries. See where they had important gigs, where they recorded, where they had their Apple businesses. You will also get to walk across the famed Abbey Road crossing near the famous recording studio.

Learn how London helped shape the Beatles and see the mark they left on the city in return. On this professionally guided tour you’ll get close to what inspired the fab four and discover loads about London at the same time. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Beatles as you walk through parts of the city connected with the group’s musical and personal history. You’ll see the recording studios, film locations, homes and hangouts – past and present – graced by John, Paul, Ringo, and George. You’ll also be able to sign the famous wall in front of Abbey Road Studios and have your photo taken on the Abbey Road crossing (transport permitting). Some of the other sights and experiences on the tour include a visit to the birthplace of Beatlemania, a visit to the studio where Hey Jude was recorded, and the film locations used in A Hard Day's Night and Help! Your guide will point out Paul McCartney's London home and offices, and the building where Paul first played the melody of Yesterday to his mates. In addition, you’ll see Carnaby Street, which was the epicenter of the swinging sixties in London – and much more! Please note: there is a short tube ride required for the Abbey Road section of the tour. Sadly the tube station is not accessible. IMPORTANT - Please provide an active contact telephone number to ensure your guide can reach you if necessary. - Punctuality is crucial. To respect your tour guide and fellow customers time, it is essential that the tour concludes on time. If a group is especially enjoying a location or moving slowly, the guide will adjust the itinerary to fit the schedule. We strive to ensure you have a fantastic experience without missing any content.

Love Classic Rock? See places that helped shape rock music on a rock and roll walking tour to London's iconic rock locations. Walk in Soho and learn all about the history of the music genre from your local guide. See where many of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll legends of all time have lived, performed, and died in London. As the beating heart of Britain’s music industry, musicians and singer-songwriters flocked to the English capital to make their name. From Rock to Blues, Pop to Punk, some of the biggest names in music have left their mark on this city. On this tour, you'll walk in the footsteps of legends such as The Sex Pistols, Queen, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatkes and many more. Remember some of the greatest moments in popular music as your explore Rock ‘n’ Roll landmarks around Soho

Embark on a guided private taxi tour with expert guides who will share their passion for The Beatles, detailing their escapades in London. See sites frequented by the Fab Four, hear fascinating anecdotes, and visit the famous Abbey Road crossing. Starting at Sloane Square, this tour takes in the locations in London that are synonymous with The Beatles. See where the band lived, where they worked, and where they fell in love. Along the way you will visit the home and offices of Brian Epstein, 'the fifth Beatle' who was instrumental in the band's British and international success in the 1960s and hear how he sadly died in the home which had been used by The Beatles for photoshoots, and launch parties. You will also visit the location of the famous Trident Studios where hits such as 'Hey Jude' were recorded and hear how some of the leading instrumentalists of the day were used in recordings such as 'Lady Madonna'. See where Paul and Ringo got married, where the band filmed part of their hit film 'A Hard Day's Night', and hear how John almost causes a right royal incident in front of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother. Finishing at the internationally renowned The London Palladium, your guide will explain how the term Beatlemania was coined and how The Beatles even today are still the most successful musical act of all time.

Climb aboard an iconic London cab for a "Ticket to Ride" the capital in the footsteps of the legendary Beatles. The 4-hour private drive will take you to the places where they worked, played, and performed. Although famously from Liverpool, the Fab Four spent much time in London, and you will take a trip down memory lane to the era of the swinging ‘60s. Your guide will give you an insight into the fab 4. Visit Abbey Road, stopping to cross and photograph the famous zebra crossing. See the house where Paul wrote “I wanna hold your hand.” Learn where John and Yoko met. And see where they held a rooftop concert. Discover where Paul’s modern-day music office is. Hear stories of the friendships with other groups, such as the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Roy Orbison, and Eric Clapton. Listen to tales of legendary parties, and learn about the clothes, drugs, and attitudes of London’s Swinging Sixties.

Immerse yourself in the timeless magic on a private Black Cab London Rock ‘n’ Roll tour, a journey through the heart of musical history. Uncover the story behind the world's most influential bands that used London to catapult them to fame accompanied by guides who share a passion for and their enduring legacy. Visit the homes of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page, gaining insight into the formative years of these musical pioneers. Standing before the very walls that witnessed their early collaborations, understand the roots of their unparalleled creativity. Stop the traffic at the home of the Beatles. Abbey Road zebra Crossing, have your picture taken that will shape life-long memories of your experience. Then, visit the rooftop where the Beatles performed their final live concert, a moment etched into the annals of music history. Feel the exhilaration as you gaze upon the skyline that bore witness to their legendary swan song. Next, venture into the heart of swinging London as you explore Carnaby Street and Soho, where the spirit of the 1960s lives on. From the vibrant atmosphere to the eclectic shops and cafes, immerse yourself in the era that defined a generation. Experience the thrill of visiting the London Palladium, where The Beatles mesmerized audiences with their electrifying performances. Feel the rush of adrenaline as you imagine the roar of the crowd and the energy pulsating through the venue. Lennon telling the rich audience members to rattle their Jewellery. Continue your journey to the iconic Royal Albert Hall, a symbol of musical excellence and grandeur. As you marvel at its majestic architecture, reflect on the countless artists who graced its stage, including The Beatles themselves. Visit londons famous Gibson Garage shops and get 10 per cent off merchandise. Then, onto many more musical historcal surprises to make this a tour of a life time. Finally, pay homage to another musical icon as you visit Freddie Mercury's house, a shrine to the legendary frontman of Queen. From his flamboyant style to his unparalleled vocal range, Freddie Mercury continues to inspire generations of music lovers around the world.