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The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular music & culture walking tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
A small-group Soho pub walk with music stories, Beatles and Hendrix stops, and four historic venues over about 2.5 hours.
Most Popular“Really enjoyed our time out today! Even though it rained our tour with Ben was amazing. Great out of the way pubs, rich in history and Ben was very knowledgeable. So fun! Highly recommend. Would like to say high to his mum!”
Walk Soho’s rock-and-roll roots with a pro musician guide, spotting secret landmarks tied to the Stones, Beatles, Bowie, Hendrix, and more.
“Outstanding tour! lots of great information and I really enjoyed the stories. Our guide Calum was amazing - I can't imagine a more perfect guide for the rock and roll tour. He clearly is very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject! Would do it again.”
Walk Soho, Mayfair, and Denmark Street on a 2-hour small-group tour of British rock roots with expert guide stories and free stops.
“Henry was AWESOME!! Such a personalty! So many facts and stories. We really enjoyed it. Will definitely recommend to others.”
2-hour East London street art walk from Spitalfields to Brick Lane, guided by local pros. See Banksy and around 40 artists for $33.
“Josh gave us some very interesting insights in Eastends streetart culture.”
A half-day London bike tour blending Westminster sights, a pub stop, and legal graffiti with spray paint provided on a small group ride.
“We had a great tour. Great way to see sights of London. Tom was an amazing tour guide with just the right amount of information and history.”
See London’s rock landmarks by coach, with expert music storytelling and time at Abbey Road. Choose morning, afternoon, or full day.
“This experience was excellent. The guide, Clive, was easy to find and greeted us right on time. The bus was clean and comfortable. A great start to the tour. Clive was entertaining and knowledgeable and the bus driver was masterful driving during a busy time on London streets. Tons of information that we would not…”
Shoreditch street art tour with murals up to three stories tall. Walk Brick Lane and Shoreditch, learn styles and meanings in 3 hours.
“What a great tour. Much talent on view and really bought to life by a great tour guide - as it turned out an accomplished artist himself. Toured much of Brick Lane, Truman Brewary and up to Old Street. Can’t say enough good things about this tour. Great value for money.”
3.5-hour London landmarks and street art bike tour on a handmade Pashley, with photo stops, a pub break, and Leake Street graffiti.
“Our tour guide Ross was great. Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. Would highly recommend this tour. Did it in 2024 and then just this past week. Best way to see everything.”
A 2-hour East London street art walk with local artist-style guides, frequent photo stops, and real meaning behind the murals.
“I had a great time on this tour! Laura was so warm and fun and knowledgeable about street art and so much more. You’ll see street art on this tour that you likely won’t find on your own. Highly recommend!”
East End London street art walk in Shoreditch, then a 45-minute spray painting workshop in Whitechapel. Make art and take it home.
“This was one of our favorite activities from the week! Our guide was so knowledgeable and engaging! Loved it!”
Walk the East End for street-art legends, then make your own stencil and spray-paint piece in a 4-hour workshop.
“Excellent way of understanding art from a different perspective with enthusiastic professionals. Such a cool experience I would highly recommend.”
Rock through London’s Soho on a 2-hour, $31.95 walking tour with Evren, from Denmark Street classics to a historic pub stop.
“Excellent walking tour with a very knowledgeable and personable guide. It was great to hear about the origins of British rock/pop from someone who was there at the time.”
Private Shoreditch street art tour in London: Brick Lane walls, Spitalfields market culture, and King John Court’s largest mural. 2 hours.
“This is a great tour. We have teenage kids who are into streetwear, street art, and shoes. This was an awesome little tour in London with some of the more unique shops and culture. Hannah knows the area well and helped us see some of the incredible hidden gems. Definitely worth a stop if you…”
Join an East London street-art tour and spray-painting workshop at Alternative London. Learn stencils, see murals up close, small groups.
“Laura was our excellent guide. We could feel her passion for the art, and it helped make the tour informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend.”
French-led East London street art walk from Spitalfields to Shoreditch, spotting 40+ artists and iconic names in 1.5 hours.
“vraiment une super visite ! Laura notre guide etait passionné et ca se sentait! vraiment ravie de cette visite! elle a été accueillante, passionnante, elle s'est adapté au groupe! c'était vraiment très chouette !!! Merci Laura!”
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