Swinging 60s in London: Private Psychedelic Bus Tour
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26 Ratings
Greater London
Step back in time and experience the Swinging 60s in London with our private psychedelic bus tour. Explore iconic locations, discover the birthplace of the mini-skirt, and visit music heritage sites. Live commentary and 60s music included!
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Sloane Street - See Neil Aspinal’s flat where Paul McCartney wrote the ‘Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’ album
  • Sloane Square - See the hotel that The Beatles used as their first London base in the early 1960s
  • Chelsea Old Town Hall - See the King’s Road locations of era defining fashion boutiques and music venues where 60s legends played, lived and
    still live today.
  • Troubadour - Visit one of London’s most important music venues - a shrine, little changed from when Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and many other music legends played and chilled-out here in the 1960s
  • The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione - See the venue where The Rolling Stones held their Beggars Banquet launch party, a popular hideout
    and watering hole for many 60s music legends
  • Royal Albert Hall - One of only 4 venues where The Beatles and Rolling Stones played on the same bill, The Royal Albert Hall is the most iconic music venue in the world and an ideal backdrop for a group picture or selfie
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Embark on a nostalgic journey with our captivating ‘Magic Bus’ and traverse through the noteworthy spots of vintage London. Navigate the chic Kings Road, Chelsea, and explore spaces that shaped the era such as *Mary Quant’s ‘Bazaar’, the birthplace of mini-skirt, John Crittle’s ‘Dandie Fashions’ and ‘Granny Takes A Trip’, the city’s maiden psychedelic store. Catch a glimpse of the residences of 60s music legends – past and present. Stop by the iconic Troubadour - an unaltered musical citadel that hosted Paul Simon, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. Also, there’s a halt at the renowned Royal Albert Hall for a deserving photo session.
• Live narrative by expert tour guides
• 60s music and authentic ‘jingles’ courtesy of the 60s pirates, RADIO CAROLINE

  • Minimum age is 9 years
  • Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
Location
The Royal Court Theatre
Sloane Square
Outside Sloane Square tube station on the Circle (yellow) and District (green) lines
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(26 Ratings)
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John151261
Dec 12, 2023
Highly recommended music experience - This was a most enjoyable, fascinating, educational tour. Our tour guide was both informative and educational. I learned a lot, I didn't know, about bands and musicians I've always liked, and about the music scene that took place in London, when I was too young to appreciate it. We will be going again.
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Nctimbers
Aug 6, 2023
A great bus tour celebrating the music and history of The Kinks - Enjoyed a fun Kinks-themes tour around East Finchley & Muswell Hill area today. A great crowd of people on the bus, and Paul's usual excellent commentary and choice of 60s music to keep us informed and entertained.
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Thegoodlt
Jun 6, 2023
The Kinks Journey - We did the private Kinks Journey tour and enjoyed every minute. Unique destinations included a tranquil neighborhood park where the Davies brothers used to have "kickabouts", The Clissold Arms pub across the road from their childhood home, and the Archway Tavern featured on the cover of their 1971 "Muswell Hillbillies" album. Paul has an extensive knowledge of rock 'n' roll history, and we loved going down the ubiquitous rabbit holes that interconnect musical artists and groups.
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Elliecx446qd
May 22, 2023
Great Tour! - I booked this tour as a gift for my parents and grandparents through a third-party site, and we loved it! Paul was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. All three generations would really recommend!
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700selmae
May 1, 2023
Fantastic tour ! - The tour was amazing and we enjoyed the entire experience : Paul was kind, funny and very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the music and fashion in the 60s
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Michaelbb9340im
Apr 11, 2023
Not your cookie cutter rock tour of London. - Excellent in debth peak into the Scene that was London in the 60's. I enjoyed learning more about not only the music, but also the fashion of the 60s.
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Stuarthk2500sc
Feb 13, 2023
Excellent Tour ! Bring back to life the 60's - Family with different generations in London for the weekend and looking for something different to do - decided to take the oldest person on a 60's tour - and the others can see what their Grandad got up to in the 60's ;-) From the first contact Paul was very accommodating and explained all the options - the planning and communication was excellent. For the tour - we took 4 hours and that was needed to see all the places and sights in one go from central London to Richmond. A few places I had seen before as a passer by - but never realised the history and what lay behind the gates and doors of the houses we passed - old stomping grounds, homes and venues frequented by the famous names of the 60's and felt like we were following them through time as we moved through the tour. Paul was an excellent host and guide - his knowledge was exceptional and pre planning perfect to transport us from the hustle of modern day London to a time when Dad was stomping around in his prime. If you are looking for something a little different - a more modern history experience that you can connect to modern day - great references and a knowledgeable guide then go for it
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Marg7of12
May 15, 2022
Sixties Family Fun - Booked the psychedelic minibus tour for a special birthday treat and we weren’t disappointed. Paul was a great guide very knowledgeable gave us a good insight into the music scene back in the sixties. As children of the sixties having spent our teenager years listening to the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Jimmy Hendricks etc. it was good to see where they perform and how they lived. Our favourite part was a trip to the Troubadour Pub full of memorabilia.
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Shirleyo143
Apr 6, 2022
Beatles (etc) Music Tour of London - Paul is the perfect tour guide and a genius with his knowledge (and name dropping which he hates to do). Such an entertaining and interesting few hours on a private tour around London's music scene (mostly the Beatles) in a comfortable minibus. Would highly recommend. Thank you paul.
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C3885feroberth
Oct 18, 2021
Swinging Sixtieth Birthday Trip! - Took the psychedelic minibus tour round Twickenham and Richmond with my family as a 60th birthday present. Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended. I had a vague idea that I knew this area's music history but Paul, our host, made me realise that I had only scratched the surface. He makes the stories and venues come alive with his own personal insights and throws in a bit of local non-music history for free! Many thanks Paul and best of luck with your plans for a "Sixties Festival".
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