Rock Legends of Soho Walking Tour

Departure Point The meeting point is outside the main entrance to the Dominion Theatre at the junction of Tottenham Court Road & New Oxford Street. Return Details The tour ends in Heddon Street just off Regent Street Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Dominion Theatre 268-269 Tottenham Court Road London Our tour starts here at The Dominion Theatre a Grade II listed Art Deco venue opened in 1929 is a cornerstone of London's entertainment history. It hosted the first major UK rock and roll concert in 1957 (Bill Haley & The Comets) and later 1980s legends including David Bowie Bon Jovi and Duran Duran. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Denmark Street Denmark Street London Denmark Street known as Britain's "Tin Pan Alley" in Soho was the epicenter of the 1960s/70s British rock scene housing music publishers studios and shops. Iconic artists including the Rolling Stones David Bowie The Kinks and Elton John recorded or wrote hits there. The Sex Pistols lived and recorded in Denmark cementing its punk legacy.Today the street is full of music & guitar shops and guests will have the chance to see this world famous music street and surrounding neighbourhood. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Soho London Tucked into the heart of London this small but mighty neighbourhood is one of the most important birthplaces of British popular music. From smoky jazz clubs to the raw energy of 1950s rock ’n’ roll Soho became the playground for artists who changed music forever.Long before it served classic cod and chips Poppies Fish & Chips was the legendary 2i’s Coffee Bar widely regarded as the birthplace of British rock ’n’ roll. This tiny basement venue launched the careers of homegrown stars and kick-started a musical revolution. Just around the corner Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club became one of the world’s most famous jazz clubs — and the place where Jimi Hendrix performed for the final time before his death in 1970. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Wardour Street London On our walk we explore the Wardour Street area of Soho once home to the legendary Marquee Club. Famous for its intimate sweat-soaked atmosphere the club hosted iconic residencies by The Rolling Stones The Who Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix.We’ll also pass a classic British pub with deep connections to Soho’s music scene see the former Trident Studios - a vital creative recording studio for rock royalty launching legendary artists like Elton John Queen and David Bowie and recording iconic hits such as The Beatles' "Hey Jude". We will see a vinyl record shop known as the birthplace of The Rolling Stones — where rock ’n’ roll history truly began. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Argyll Street Argyll Street England Our walk continues to Argyll Street a key location in the story of modern pop culture. This was the backdrop to The Beatles’ career-defining appearance on Sunday Night at the London Palladium on 13 October 1963. Hosted by Val Parnell the broadcast was watched by over 15 million viewers and triggered scenes of mass hysteria across the country — a moment so powerful it gave birth to the term Beatlemania in the national press.We also stop by the commemorative plaque marking the former offices of NEMS where Brian Epstein the band’s visionary manager worked tirelessly to guide The Beatles to global fame. Standing here you’re right at the point where British music history changed forever. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Heddon Street Heddon Street London England W1B Our tour end here at Heddon Street. Will see the commemorative plaque for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. It honours the spot where photographer Brian Ward shot the iconic cover image and back cover of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders from Mars. Duration: 10 minutes Additional Information Wheelchair accessible Service animals allowed Public transportation options are available nearby Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible Suitable for all physical fitness levels Inclusions Photo Stops Local Expert & Qualified Guide Exclusions Gratuities Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Tour London in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.