Rock Cab Tours Presents: The Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London


2 to 4 hours
Pick-up offered
Free cancellation
5 - 5
Mobile ticket

Overview

The Music Legends Tour of London is your passport to visit some of the most famous rock landmarks in musical history.

The tour will take you  to locations in London made famous by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Marc Bolan and many more.

Your guide Stephen Channell is a veteran of the music business spending 25 years working for Warner Music and the BBC. Now a qualified London Black Cab driver no one knows the streets and rock history of London like Stephen does.

Inclusions

  • Hotel/port pickup free of charge within the central London area.
  • Hotel/port drop-off free of charge within the central London area.
  • Prices for pick up and drop off outside the central London area available on request.

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Abbey Road Studios, 3 Abbey Road, London NW8 9AY England

Have your photo taken on the world famous pedestrian crossing from the exact spot where the original photograph was taken for the Abbey Road cover shot. This means that your shot will look exactly the same as the album cover!! With the help of some incredible visual aids hear all the amazing stories surrounding this incredible studio and the part it played in the history of the worlds greatest rock band.
Unfortunately there is no access to the studios however we will visit the Abbey Road Studios gift shop that sells a selection of fantastic official Beatles merchandise.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chelsea, London England

The Apartment where it all began. Visit the apartment where the Rolling Stones lived for 18 months ( 1962/63 ) at the start of their amazing career. With the aid of some incredible photographs I will show you that this apartment has hardly changed since Mick, Keith and Brian lived there nearly 60 years ago.
Please note there is no access to the property,

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Kensington High Street Station Kensington High Street, London W8 5SA England

Visit the house where Freddie Mercury spent the last 5 years of his life. Hear how he left his home and fortune to the only person he loved. Discover the twist in the tale that leaves so many unanswered questions.
Please note there is no access to the property.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Holland Park, Kensington-Chelsea, London England

The Tower House Holland Park is the current home of Jimmy Page. Visit his amazing Gothic home and with the help of some incredible visual aids hear how Jimmy has painstakingly restored this Victorian Gothic masterpiece.
Please note that Jimmy spends a lot of time at this property. I have met him on a few occasions outside his house and he trusts me not to disturb his privacy. There is no access to the property and we need to be respectful if he or his partner, family or friends should enter or exit the building.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Notting Hill, London W11 3HG England

The Death Of Hendrix.
Visit the apartment where on 18th September 1970 Jimi Hendrix drew his last breath.
Was it an Accident ? Was it Suicide ? Or was he murdered ?
You will hear all the evidence and then you can make your own mind up.
Please note there is no access to the building

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piccadilly Circus, London W1J 9HS England

The Beatles last ever performance from the roof of The Apple Corporation HQ, 3 Saville Row, London W1.
See where The Beatles played live for the very last time on the roof of their Apple Corporations HQ in the heart of London's West End.
With the help of some fantastic visual aids hear how John Lennon waved goodbye to the band "Thanks for coming and I hope we passed the audition".
This building is now an Abercrombie & Fitch store so there is access to the building but not the roof.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Regent Street, London W1, London England

Where Ziggy played Guitar!
See where David Bowie stood for the album cover shot of Ziggy Stardust. Since his death in 2016 this has become a shrine for Bowie fans from all over the world to pay their respects to the "Thin White Duke." There is an extra special surprise at this landmark which will amaze all Bowie fans.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Wardour Street, London England

Trident Studios.
Stand outside the legendary Trident Studios and feel the atmosphere created by a building that has produced many of the world's greatest recordings. It takes a considerable amount of time to recite all the amazing records that have been recorded here. From Major Tom to The Yellow Brick Road its a roll call you simply won't believe!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Soho, London England

Please note that you can customise any Rock Cab Tour. Just let me know your favourite bands and artists and I will try my best to accommodate them. Here's just a few you could include: The Who, Eric Clapton, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Cream, Genesis, AC/DC, Jethro Tull, The Kinks, The Animals, Elton John, Motorhead, The Sex Pistols, The Clash, Oasis, George Michael.

Duration: 30 minutes

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • A traditional London Black Taxi is without question the safest way to travel in London. While riding in the cab you will be separated from your tour guide/driver by a glass petition. All tours are private and only your party regardless of the size will ride in the self contained compartment.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
phyllisbQ2859KP
May 2022

A must do on your London sightseeing list! Steve will take you on the most amazing tour of iconic rock legend spots & entertain with fascinating back stories supported with photos that capture a historical music era. More highlights of this private tour include the cool photo ops. Steve takes of...

laurenfU5576QP
May 2022

Steve Channell our tour guide was wonderful, great stories, a great person and wonderful to talk with. If classic British rock is your bag this is the tour for you. My wife and I along with my daughter and husband were sold on Steve and Rock Cab tours about 5 minutes into it. This gentleman was a...

pmiller1970
May 2022

Brilliant afternoon spent riding around London with our very own tour guide Stephen Channell, great host, very knowledgeable and a great laugh and knows how to create the best pics at the locations, can’t recommend this enough - if you like your music book it up it will not disappoint- added bonu...

Marcie_H
May 2022

Our man Steve treated us to a most excellent tour of some of London’s most famous Rock sites focussing on The Rolling Stones and the Beatles. His manner is very easy going and he is super knowledgeable on the subjects at hand. His ability to drive us around the congested streets of London was t...

glenngP8806NA
April 2022

Happy to say that during today’s tour, we gained a new friend. Steve had us at ease from the time he picked us up at our hotel. Steve quickly had all four of us in conversation about London rock history. It wasn’t much longer before we were each being separately addressed. Steve is a person that...

Glenn_F
April 2022

Steve the tour guide was Great!. What a great time we had. Can't say enough good things about it. Truly wonderful and I can't thank Steve enough, I will never forget it.

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