Birthplace of The Rolling Stones: Uncover Musical History on a Private Tour in Richmond
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29 Ratings
Greater London
Uncover the birthplace of The Rolling Stones on a private tour in Richmond. Visit the venues where they performed and see their homes and haunts in Chelsea. Don't miss out!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Chelsea Old Town Hall - The beating heart of Swinging London, home to the ‘Chelsea Drugstore’ and legendary fashion and music locations.
- The Half Moon, Putney, London - Where The Stones performed at a private party as recently as 2000
- Olympic Studios - A 5-minute stop at Olympic. The Stones recorded 6 consecutive albums here between 1966 and 1972 with Chris Kimsey and Glyn Johns. Their first hit ‘Come On’, released in 1963, was recorded at Olympic’s previous location off Baker Street in London.
- Ormond Road - Visit the Sandover Hall location in Richmond, where The Stones performed between 1962 and 1963…
- One Kew Road - Previously the Station Hotel, home to the original Crawdaddy Club, this is the Richmond location where The Stones secured their first residency on Sunday 24th February 1963 and where they first met The Beatles.
- Crawdaddy Club - The second location of the Crawdaddy Club when in 1963, The Yardbirds replaced The Stones as the resident band. It was also the location of Harold Pendleton’s National Jazz and Blues Festival (1961-1965) which, after a few years at various locations finally moved to Reading - now the longest-running pop festival in the world.
- Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill - See where Mick and Jerry lived in the early 1990s (she still lives here with new husband Rupert Murdoch), where Ronnie Wood lived from 1971. ‘It’s Only Rock And Roll But I Like It’ was written here in 1973. Pete Townsend owns the house which is currently up for sale… Yours for only £15M
What's Included
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Transportation to/from meeting point
Additional Information
Born at the Ealing Club during the spring of 1962, The Rolling Stones initiated their professional journey at Richmond’s Station Hotel on Sunday, February 24, 1963.
Journey back to their point of musical inspiration and traverse the sites in Richmond where they frequently performed between 1962 and 1964.
This journey will guide you along their residences and popular spots in Chelsea and the theatres where they performed live. Olympic Studios, where they created six successive albums and the Richmond church hall location where they entertained a handful of admirers in various line-ups prior to their first continual gigs at the Crawdaddy Club in Richmond is also included in the tour.
Witness the residence where Mick and Ronnie resided more recently and enjoy the splendid panorama views from the pinnacle of Richmond Hill, before concluding the journey at Richmond Station that offers quick and regular services back to all regions of London and Windsor.
- 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
Earls Court Police Box
Earls Court Road
Outside the front entrance to Earls Court Station (use the Earls Court Road exit NOT Warwick Road)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(29 Ratings)
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Srze1962
Aug 20, 2023
Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! - Taking the 'Birth of The Rolling Stones' tour with Music Heritage London was a musical journey I'll never forget. Our tour guide, Paul, shared incredible insights and stories about the legendary band, bringing their history to life. From the iconic landmarks to the hidden gems of London's music scene, the tour was meticulously crafted. Whether you're a die-hard Stones fan or just a lover of music history, this tour is a must. Highly recommend!
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Mamagina1960
Aug 19, 2023
The absolute best way to spend a Saturday afternoon in London - This tour was amazing! We were two couples and the guys are real music fans. One is a die hard Rolling Stones fan. While I would say, us two wives, “went along for the ride.” After the tour, I think i can say that I might have had more fun than the fans. I learned so much!!! Paul, our tour guide was a wealth of information. Not only about the band but about other history too from Shakespeare and Henry the 8th to current musicians! The origins of The Rolling Stones as well as so many other 60’s musicians was presented in a very interesting way as we stopped at so many sites and homes. Also lots of beautiful views. This tour EXCEEDED all our expectations. Excellent stops, perfect timing, fun van and all kinds of extra information. We started in London and finished off in Richmond. As a special bonus we even got to see the Ted Lasso sites. Lol!
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Scott_staward
Jul 14, 2022
The Rolling Stones 60th - Fantastic night at The 100 Club to celebrate The Stones’ 60th Birthday. Great start with the Routemaster trip around their old haunts and a few other music legends.
A signed copy of The Stone Age by Lesley Ann-Jones was a real bonus.
I’ve seen The Stones a few times and Not The Rolling Stones were, dare I say it, better than the real thing! Set list had everything. Thanks for a memorable night, cheers Shaun
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Mrees1954
Jul 14, 2022
Brilliant 60s day - Amazing experience, the tour guide on the bus was very informative, amusing.
The experience of visting the 100 club brilliant and the music fantastic. Very well organised event from start to finish. Loved it....
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Nickmf6404by
Jul 14, 2022
Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones - Anniversary Event - Outstanding event! The nostalgic bus ride was a real treat, exploring the history of the Stones whilst driving in a 60's Routemaster. Narration was really entertaining and informative. But the gig at the Century Club was also outstanding. The 'Not The Rolling Stones' were simply awesome and after a while it was difficult not to imagine they were the real deal. The club itself is a real piece of history. Paul, congratulations for organising such a memorable evening. Nick
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P5619ccmichaell
Jul 8, 2022
Truly Exceptional - As a lifelong fan of the Rolling Stones, and in preparation for the July 3rd, 2022 Hyde Park concert, I and my group took in Paul's tour the day before, on July 2nd. I wholeheartedly recommend this incredible tour. Paul is not only knowledgeable, but also so gracious and kind, generous in every way. It was a great thrill for us to be driven around London and visit landmarks with elaborate explanations from Paul. I gained new knowledge about the great city of London and even more about my beloved Stones, as well as insights about the general music scene of London in the sixties, an unparalleled period of music history in terms of its global reach and influence.
I give this tour a big thumbs up, and offer my sincerest gratitude to Paul. It was a truly exceptional and unforgettable experience, an outstanding highlight of my 2022 London vacation.
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Billysteelejuly02
Apr 4, 2022
Rock and Roll in Richmond - There's no better way to celebrate a big birthday than visiting the many legendary music sites in Richmond which spawned such a rich cultural heritage.Paul is a deeply insightful tour guide with an extensive, passionate and personal knowledge of the era, the area and their iconic artists and musicians. It was a fantastic nostalgic and informative 90 minutes with a surprise birthday phone call from a Rock Legend en route. Brilliant...we'll be back. Bill T.
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W72pqjonathanh
Mar 8, 2022
Rolling around Richmond - What a fun way to spend a Sunday morning. Our guide was knowlagable and very entertaining and we learnt a lot about Richmond as well as the birthplace of the Rolling Stones. I would highly recommend this tour.
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Sammy
Mar 7, 2022
Absolutely outstanding - Paul took us on an absolutely incredible tour for a family birthday yesterday, each of us absolutely loved the tour. Paul was highly knowledgeable, incredibly personable and made the time absolutely fly by. Paul could not have been a more welcoming or flexible host, ensuring that he went above and beyond to make it special for our group. Our eyes were totally open to Richmond's historic and important music scene.
We truly could not recommend the experience highly enough.
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Kim
Apr 12, 2021
Rolling into Richmond with Paul - I signed on for this absolutely fantastic virtual tour today! Paul is so knowledgeable, and very engaging as he drives his colorful mini-bus through the streets of Richmond, from location to location. I cannot wait until I'm able to get back to England again, I want to book this tour in person for sure. Paul also told us about another tour he offers, in Chelsea, featuring the King's Road and Cheyne Walk -- I am really looking forward to this one as well, as I tried doing something similar on my own 40 years ago, but did not know which houses on Cheyne Walk were Mick's and Keith's at the time. Apparently, Paul does know! I would highly recommend these tours to all fans of the Rolling Stones, or anyone who loves the British music history of the 1960s. Although this particular tour focused mainly on the Stones, there were many interesting references made to other bands of the time and their interactions. A huge Thank YOU! to Paul for providing a fabulous virtual interactive experience!
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