The 10 Best London Rock Music Tours

1.The Great British Rock and Roll Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,783 reviews · 2 hours · from $36Our pick

Walk central London with an English-speaking guide, often a working musician, to find places tied to the Beatles, Stones, Bowie, Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and more. Expect Soho stories, tucked-away music landmarks and a pub finish. The two-hour tour costs $36 per person, starts at Tottenham Court Road and runs rain or shine.

“Great tour! Tom was an excellent guide. Will definitely book on more in the future”

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2.The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,371 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Walk from Soho through Mayfair and Denmark Street with a local guide who links London streets to British rock artists, studios, shops and landmark stories. The two-hour tour starts at 11:00 am near Tottenham Court Road and ends close to Piccadilly Circus. Guides have included Danny, Henry, Tom and Calum; the group is capped at 20.

“Our guide, Henry, was truly outstanding and made the entire experience unforgettable! His knowledge of the area, the artists, and the history was exceptional … we learned so much more than we ever expected! But beyond the facts, Henry was just genuinely fun, funny, and had an outstanding personality. He brought the stories to life with so much energy and passion. He didn't just walk us past famous sites; he transported us back in time with his engaging style. The pacing was perfect, and walking the streets where giants like David Bowie, The Beatles, and The Rolling Stones got their start was magical. Every stop had a great story, and…”

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3.Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,271 reviews · 1 day · from $39

Dine at Hard Rock Cafe London in Mayfair, where guitars and music memorabilia frame a set menu of American classics. Choose a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric menu, with a soft drink, coffee, or tea included. Priority seating helps you bypass the regular queue, though you may still wait for the first available table.

“rock cafe london service is supreme excellent! skip the line and have the perfect seat location to see the view of inside ! recommended buy this !”

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4.Picadilly Circus: Hard Rock Cafe Set Menu Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 987 reviews · 1 day · from $41

Book a two-course Acoustic or three-course Electric set menu at Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the brand’s London flagship. Expect priority seating, a choice of familiar American-style mains, one soft drink, coffee, or tea, and music memorabilia lining the walls. The set menu keeps the meal simple, though your whole party must choose the same option.

“This was a surprise treat for Tommy our 11 year old music loving grandson. We booked the Gold meal deal & it was great value for money. We found the meals too big for us but the grandsons ate most of theirs. what we did have was very nice. Our server Ivan was very good & looked after us well. It was extremely busy being half term holidays but he was always there if needed. When the desserts were delivered there was an extra Ice cream sundae for Tommy with a candle in it. He was sung Happy Birthday to by several staff who had gathered round As an extra…”

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5.London Rock and Roll Music Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 943 reviews · 3 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore London’s rock landmarks on a three-to-eight-hour coach tour, with morning, afternoon and full-day options. A local guide connects sites tied to the Beatles, Bowie, Queen, the Clash and more, with time to cross Abbey Road. Guides such as Clive, Colin, Richard and Ian have led the tour.

“Clive was a great tour guide with lots of knowledge and the bus driver with him was great as well. I felt there could have been a bit more structure - music playing all the time over the speakers instead of just here and there; a stop for a snack; also, we visited locations and heard the stories but we didn't see for example, this is the guitar Jimi Hendrix played, or a visit inside an actual venue; that would have felt more complete.”

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6.London Rock Legends Tour including Abbey Road

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 739 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76

This 3.5-hour afternoon coach tour links Abbey Road, Beatles sites, Jimi Hendrix’s former home and London music districts. Guides such as Clive, Ian and Richard bring the route to life with stories and photo help at the famous crossing. Expect a short walk, a group of up to 45, and possible delays from London traffic.

“This tour was incredible!! Frank is SO knowledgeable, it’s insane! He answers the questions you didn’t even think to ask. And a vast majority of the sites to see are things that he has personally experienced through the years. Which made it much more impactful than just “spitting out” facts. I loved this so much, I’m so glad I booked it for my first time being in England 🇬🇧 Pietro, our driver, was also very impressive.. those streets were tight, especially around Abbey Road but he maneuvered without any issue. 10/10.”

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7.Rock ‘n’ Roll History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 645 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $74

Spend 3.5 hours on an air-conditioned bus tracing London’s rock story, from Chelsea’s Kings Road and Queen’s Kensington to Notting Hill and Abbey Road. Your English-speaking guide points out former homes, studios, clubs and other music landmarks. The final stop lets you walk the famous Abbey Road crossing and take a photo.

“Not only was it great seeing awesome Rock n Roll sites, but, our guide was very knowledgeable about London. Pointed out a lot of other sites & great information! Way to go Ian!”

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8.Rock Cab Tours presents Music Legends Private Taxi Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 637 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $276

Rock Cab Tours takes you around London’s music landmarks in a private taxi for about three to four hours. Guide Steve, also known as Stephen, shares stories and visual aids, helps you get a photo on the Abbey Road crossing, and can tailor stops to your favorite artists. Central London hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“A terrific tour. Steve is well-informed and engaging. His enthusiasm for the tour is infectious. He was also helpful on general questions about London. Highly recommend tour for music lovers.”

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9.Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 394 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Enjoy a two-course or three-course set meal at the Hard Rock Cafe on Old Park Lane, London’s original branch, opened in 1971. Priority seating, soft drinks and classic American-style dishes are included. See the rock memorabilia, including Eric Clapton’s donated Fender guitar, then visit the cafe’s separate shop and the Vault, a small rock museum in a former Coutts bank site.

“We had Gold menu. It is a limited menu but we all knew we wanted the burger so it suited us. The food was great and we thought it was great value. We decided to get cocktails with the meal and use the included drink as a coffee at the end of the meal which worked great for us. The staff were fabulous. I’d had to call them as tube stations were closed which meant would be late. We did have to wait a little bit but they accommodated us and were really good about it which we were grateful for especially considering how busy they were. I’d definitely do…”

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10.The Original Soho Punk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Soho with Aidan, a guide who experienced London’s 1970s punk scene firsthand. Visit music landmarks tied to the Sex Pistols and their contemporaries, hear personal stories and myth-busting detail, and use his photos to picture venues that have vanished. The walk starts near Oxford Street and ends outside the 100 Club.

“Aidan was a great tour guide telling the real story of punk. Loved hearing about the real history, not the Hollywood story, but from someone who was there.”

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