Hard Rock London Walking Tour with optional lunch
Discover the Rock capital of the world on this morning Hard Rock London walking tour.
Re-trace the steps of bands and icons that defined our times and learn of their camaraderie and fearless invention as they wiped clean and drew again the face of popular music. Your small group walking tour is led by an expert Rock Guide and includes access to ‘The Vault’ – London’s only rock n’ roll museum.
What's included
- Walking tour with expert Rock guide
- Personal Audio Headset
- Access to 'The Vault' a treasure trove of music memorabilia from across the globe
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Lunch (unless option including lunch is chosen)
Overview
SIDE ONE
Hard Rock Cafe London Piccadilly Circus
3 Savile Row - Beatles Apple Records rooftop gig
Heddon Street - David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust album cover
Carnaby Street - Fashion history, location of Don Arden's office (Small Faces & Black Sabbath manager)
Courthouse Hotel - Former Magistrates Court where Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithfull, John Lennon, Yoko Ono and Johnny Rotten stood trial for drug offences
The London Palladium - Biggest gig in showbiz - Beatles played in 1964 and everyone from The Damned to Johnny Cash, Marvin Gaye and Joan Baez has played here
SIDE TWO
Handel Hendrix House - self explanatory!
The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London - Bob Dylan stayed here in 62/63 (1st outside US trip) and was asked to leave because he played guitar and smoked weed in the lobby; he was back in 1966 when P McCartney came to visit him with an advance copy of Revolver
Curzon Square - The flat in which Keith Moon died in 1978; Mama Cass also died here; it was owned by Harry Nilsonn.
Hard Rock Cafe, Old Park Lane
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Stay for a delicious 2-course lunch at world first Hard Rock Cafe. Enjoy freshly prepared entrees and classic favourites like the *Legendary® Burger along with a soft drink, tea or coffee.
Known for its authentic dining, world class entertainment and proudly boasting a Mayfair neighbourhood address, Hard Rock London was the first cafe where the classes and Rock Glitterati mingled.
Opened in 1971, the exceptional cuisine is only matched by the wonderous surroundings. Next to the bar you will see the guitar that started Hard Rock’s legendary reputation for exceptional pieces of memorabilia – Eric Clapton’s red Fender Leader II guitar.
Operates:
From 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Departure time 11:30 AM
Know before you go
Due to the nature of the subject please use parental discretion. The lunch, if option chosen, is a set menu with options for vegetarian and gluten free. Please notify us 48 hours in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.
Cancellation policy
A full refund or date change will be offered up to 24 hours before travel. Cancellations inside 24 hours will be charged at 100%.
