London in the Swinging 60s - Private Tour

London, Scotland

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Hop onboard our groovy psychedelic 'Magic Bus' and travel back to the sites and sounds of Swinging London. Cruise the Kings Road, Chelsea and discover the era-defining locations like *Mary Quant’s ‘Bazaar’ where the mini-skirt was created, John Crittle’s ‘Dandie Fashions’ and ‘Granny Takes A Trip’ - London’s first psychedelic boutique. You’ll see where 60s music legends lived and still live today. Visit the celebrated Troubadour - a music heritage shrine, unchanged from when Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix and many others played there. There’s also a stop outside the iconic Royal Albert Hall for a must-have photo opportunity.
• Live commentary by knowledgable tour guides
• 60s music and original 'jingles' supplied by the 60s pirates, RADIO CAROLINE

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Sloane Street, London SW1X 9SG England

See Neil Aspinal's flat where Paul McCartney wrote the 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album

Stop At: Sloane Square, London SW1W 8EL England

See the hotel that The Beatles used as their first London base in the early 1960s

Duration: 2 minutes

Pass By: Chelsea Old Town Hall, London SW3 5EB, UK

See the King's Road locations of era defining fashion boutiques and music venues where 60s legends played, lived and still live today.

Stop At: Troubadour, 265-267 Old Brompton Rd, London SW5 9JA, UK

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: The Gore London - Starhotels Collezione, 190 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London SW7 5EX, UK

See the venue where The Rolling Stones held their Beggars Banquet launch party, a popular hideout and watering hole for many 60s music legends

Stop At: Royal Albert Hall Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP England

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

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Entry/Admission - Troubadour

Exclusions

Transportation to/from meeting point
Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee and/or Tea

Additional information

Not wheelchair accessible
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
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
The 'Magic Bus' has a plastic screen which may be used between the driver/guide and passengers in the back
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

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