Private Scheduled Tours: London in the 1960s

Description

Step back in time and see London in a new light as you immerse yourself in the swinging sixties! Hop on board the Swinging 60s London Tours minibus and enjoy learning about what life was like back then for much-loved celebrities and music icons. There are multiple tours to choose from.

Rock n Royal Richmond
This tour is a must for all those interested in music heritage and Tudor history. From beautiful views atop Richmond Hill to the remains of King Henry VII’s Palace, this tour will take you on the ultimate 60s journey – through both the 1560s and 1960s.

London in the 60s
Cruise King’s Road, the beating heart of Swinging London and discover locations that launched fashion pioneers like Mary Quant, and Vivienne Westwood, and visit the coffee house where Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Jimi Hendrix and Charlie Watts performed.

Beatles Film Locations in West London
Explore The Beatles' early stomping ground in West London, and see film and pop promo locations in surrounding areas. Listen as your guide talks you through the Fab Four’s time around Twickenham Studios, Hammersmith Odeon, the Turk’s Head, City Barge, Chiswick House, and more.

Birthplace of the Rolling Stones
Calling all Rolling Stones fans! This tour will take you on a journey through the band’s beginnings, from Mick Jagger’s flat he shared with Keith Richards and Brian Jones, to the opulent Chelsea homes they later purchased, and all of their early haunts in between. You will also head out to the stages the band performed on via Olympic Studios and see the festival location where they first headlined.  

Spiritual Home of The Rolling Stones
Based in Richmond, this tour will take you to the venue that kicked off The Rolling Stones’ career in 1963, the church hall location where they secured their first Saturday night residency, and places where the band regularly hung out, shopped and lived.

Kink 60s – The Journey
Celebrate 60 years of The Kinks formation with a journey back to Ray Davies’ home turf. See the parks the band played in, the houses where they lived, the schools they attended, and the pub where they first performed in 1960. Finish at the Archway Tavern pub – immortalised on the Muswell Hillbillies album cover.