Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour
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Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour
By Swinging 60s Experience
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$545.07
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 3h
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- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Professional guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
What's not included- Transportation to/from meeting point
- Entry/Admission - Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill
- Departure details
- 40 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2PA, UK Outside the side entrance of the Victoria & Albert Museum in Exhibition Road (a few hundred yards from South Kensington tube station)
Return details- Richmond Station (Stop C), Richmond TW9 1DJ, UK This tour ends at Richmond Station with fast and frequent train and tube services back to all parts of London and Windsor. Why not take the opportunity of spending more time in Richmond for a walk along the river or the famous Richmond Park with roaming deer and oodles of history.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 16819P8- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- A note from Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour
- The 'Magic Bus' has a plastic screen which may be used between the driver/guide and passengers in the back
What you can expect during your visit- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Face masks provided for travelers
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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- You'll start at40 Exhibition Rd40 Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2PA, UKOutside the side entrance of the Victoria & Albert Museum in Exhibition Road (a few hundred yards from South Kensington tube station)See address & details
- Pass byChelsea Old Town Hall
- 1The Half Moon, Putney, LondonStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2Olympic StudiosStop: 5 minutesSee details
- 3Ormond RoadStop: 2 minutesSee details
- 4One Kew RoadStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 5Crawdaddy ClubStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 6Terrace Gardens- Richmond HillStop: 5 minutes - Admission excludedSee details
- You'll end atRichmond Station (Stop C)Richmond TW9 1DJ, UKThis tour ends at Richmond Station with fast and frequent train and tube services back to all parts of London and Windsor. Why not take the opportunity of spending more time in Richmond for a walk along the river or the famous Richmond Park with roaming deer and oodles of history.See address & details
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- nctimbers00A great bus tour celebrating the music and history of The KinksEnjoyed a fun Kinks-themes tour around East Finchley & Muswell Hill area today. A great crowd of people on the bus, and Paul's usual excellent commentary and choice of 60s music to keep us informed and entertained.
- TheGoodLt00The Kinks JourneyWe did the private Kinks Journey tour and enjoyed every minute. Unique destinations included a tranquil neighborhood park where the Davies brothers used to have "kickabouts", The Clissold Arms pub across the road from their childhood home, and the Archway Tavern featured on the cover of their 1971 "Muswell Hillbillies" album. Paul has an extensive knowledge of rock 'n' roll history, and we loved going down the ubiquitous rabbit holes that interconnect musical artists and groups.
- elliecX446QD00Great Tour!I booked this tour as a gift for my parents and grandparents through a third-party site, and we loved it! Paul was very friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. All three generations would really recommend!
- 700selmae00Fantastic tour !The tour was amazing and we enjoyed the entire experience : Paul was kind, funny and very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the music and fashion in the 60s
- michaelbB9340IM00Not your cookie cutter rock tour of London.Excellent in debth peak into the Scene that was London in the 60's. I enjoyed learning more about not only the music, but also the fashion of the 60s.
- Dukeofcatford00Kinktastic!My daughter and I went on The Kinks tour and had a fantastic time. A fascinating trip told with passion and wit. A real eye opener that will appeal to fanatics and casuals alike.
- stuarthK2500SC00Excellent Tour ! Bring back to life the 60'sFamily with different generations in London for the weekend and looking for something different to do - decided to take the oldest person on a 60's tour - and the others can see what their Grandad got up to in the 60's ;-) From the first contact Paul was very accommodating and explained all the options - the planning and communication was excellent. For the tour - we took 4 hours and that was needed to see all the places and sights in one go from central London to Richmond. A few places I had seen before as a passer by - but never realised the history and what lay behind the gates and doors of the houses we passed - old stomping grounds, homes and venues frequented by the famous names of the 60's and felt like we were following them through time as we moved through the tour. Paul was an excellent host and guide - his knowledge was exceptional and pre planning perfect to transport us from the hustle of modern day London to a time when Dad was stomping around in his prime. If you are looking for something a little different - a more modern history experience that you can connect to modern day - great references and a knowledgeable guide then go for it
- P4254IHnigelh00Fantastic experiencePaul our guide is a master of the subject with his encyclopaedic knowledge any anecdotal style. A great morning !
- W5818DDmarkh00Fantastic Personal TourI was given a voucher for my birthday for the personal Kink's guided tour, with Magic Bus Tours and Events run by Paul Endacott. 4 of us went on the tour on 10 September 2022, and arranged to meet at East Finchley station, 2 of the people were running behind time but Paul very kindly waited until they arrived The tour was very well organised, the psychedelic van was groovy and very comfortable, and with Paul's knowledge of the Kink's, we were all blown away. He took us to the places where the Davies brothers came from, the house they grew up in, went to school and where they socialised, as well as the place the Kink's had their first gig at. Paul gave us all a great surprise, he contacted Mick Avory who was the Kinks drummer, and we all spoke with him asking various questions, he was absolutely brilliant telling us stories as well as answeing our questions, a really good down to earth bloke. Paul also very kindly dropped us at a tube station of our choice, obviously local to the area. I would say to anybody, look no further if you want to find out about the Sixties scene, this is the second tour that I have been on and will be going on another tour again soon. Thanks again Paul.
- SAFTraveller00Great Fun and very Informative ...I did the private 90 minute Rock 'n Royal Richmond Tour over the August Bank Holiday weekend some years after doing one of the very first, longer, Swinging 60s Routemaster tours with Richard Porter commentating, some years ago. The private minibus format, with a group of family and friends aged 2 to 74 ( yes, the vehicle has Isofix for fitting a child seat if you need to include a child) picked up and dropped off at one address, worked very well and Paul Endecott, our driver and commentator was informative and helpful throughout the tour, which I felt was just the right length to hold our interest. Relevant music and '60s jingles were interspersed with commentary and the balance between the two was good. The story of how Richmond became so important in the story of the '60s Rock scene will be of interest to any popular music lover and those less interested in that will enjoy learning about Richmond's Royal history over hundreds of years.
- jesfs00A fascinating experienceIt was so interesting to see the various locations where well known musicians played and sang. Paul was an excellent guide and gave us non stop information about the venues. I had no idea Richmond was such an attractive place.
- Marg7of1200Sixties Family FunBooked the psychedelic minibus tour for a special birthday treat and we weren’t disappointed. Paul was a great guide very knowledgeable gave us a good insight into the music scene back in the sixties. As children of the sixties having spent our teenager years listening to the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, the Beatles, Jimmy Hendricks etc. it was good to see where they perform and how they lived. Our favourite part was a trip to the Troubadour Pub full of memorabilia.
- ShirleyO14300Beatles (etc) Music Tour of LondonPaul is the perfect tour guide and a genius with his knowledge (and name dropping which he hates to do). Such an entertaining and interesting few hours on a private tour around London's music scene (mostly the Beatles) in a comfortable minibus. Would highly recommend. Thank you paul.
- 636notlost00Great way to see an overlooked but great area of LondonPaul was a great tour guide, knowledgeable, interesting and fun. We really enjoyed our tour! Recommended for anyone interested in rock music history.
- C3885FEroberth00Swinging Sixtieth Birthday Trip!Took the psychedelic minibus tour round Twickenham and Richmond with my family as a 60th birthday present. Absolutely brilliant and highly recommended. I had a vague idea that I knew this area's music history but Paul, our host, made me realise that I had only scratched the surface. He makes the stories and venues come alive with his own personal insights and throws in a bit of local non-music history for free! Many thanks Paul and best of luck with your plans for a "Sixties Festival".
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Michael L
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Jul 2022
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.
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.
Written July 8, 2022
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Thanks so much for sparing the time to review your recent 'Birth of The Rolling Stones' tour with us. I hope we will have the opportunity to meet up again on your next visit to London. Regards, Paul
Written July 9, 2022
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Sammy Y
harrow33 contributions
Mar 2022
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.
We truly could not recommend the experience highly enough.
Written March 7, 2022
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Thanks so much Sammy for sparing the time to leave this review of your recent tour with us. So glad you and your group enjoyed the experience.
Written March 9, 2022
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Rick Rees
1 contribution
Jun 2020
What a great experience, and I didn't even leave my house!
I did the live virtual tour of the Birth of the Rolling Stones and I
had a fantastic time. Paul is an amazing host with deep knowledge
and obvious love for this important piece of music history and culture.
The beautiful views along the Thames alone made this tour worth the
price of admission. The wonderful interaction with tour guide Paul
made this a complete bargain. Hope they can continue these virtual
tours even after the pandemic is over.
I did the live virtual tour of the Birth of the Rolling Stones and I
had a fantastic time. Paul is an amazing host with deep knowledge
and obvious love for this important piece of music history and culture.
The beautiful views along the Thames alone made this tour worth the
price of admission. The wonderful interaction with tour guide Paul
made this a complete bargain. Hope they can continue these virtual
tours even after the pandemic is over.
Written June 14, 2020
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Enders55
We sure will Rick... thanks so much for spring the time to leave a review.
Written July 29, 2020
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Shaun Hollamby
United Kingdom1 contribution
Jul 2022 • Friends
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
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
Written July 14, 2022
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Thank you so much for spending the time to review this extra special anniversary event celebrating the Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience - Satisfaction achieved!
Keep on rocking
Paul
Written July 14, 2022
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nickmF6404BY
Greater London, UK2 contributions
Jul 2022
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
Written July 14, 2022
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Thank you so much for spending the time to review this extra special anniversary even celebrating the Rolling Stones' 60th anniversary. I'm so glad you enjoyed the experience - Satisfaction achieved!
Keep on rocking
Paul
Written July 14, 2022
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Pamela Champ
1 contribution
Dec 2020
I took my Dad and his girlfriend on this fantastic tour.Paul exceeded all of my expectations with his in depth knowledge of the swinging sixties scene.I have lived in the Richmond area for 20 years and was shocked at how much I did not know about the massive musical history in this area.Paul is friendly ,down to earth and a great communicator.This is fabulous value and I would recommend this tour to all music fans.
Written January 9, 2021
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Enders55
Thanks so much for sparing the time to write this review. Hope to see you again real soon. Stay safe and rock-on (line)
Written January 10, 2021
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Bill T
1 contribution
Apr 2022
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.
Written April 4, 2022
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Really appreciate you sparing the time to write a review Bill T. So glad you and your group enjoyed the experience and look forward to welcoming you back sometime to cruise the King's Road with us... the beating heart of Swinging London in the 60s.
Paul
Written April 5, 2022
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stewartc845
London, UK3 contributions
Nov 2020
Loved the 90 minutes we spent on this virtual tour. Would love to be on the London Routemaster Bus but given lockdown it wasn't possible. But the virtual tour was great and felt like we were really there with our host Paul driving round the venues live. Paul was hugely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and had a fantastic story to tell about the history of the Rolling Stones and other jazz and rock gods in West London. The history and heritage in this area is amazing and it was great to be transported back to the 60s and 70s.
Written November 30, 2020
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Many thanks for sparing the time to write a review of your recent online tour Stewart. We truly appreciate all the feedback we receive to enable us to offer the best music heritage show in town.Stay safe and rock online!
Written December 5, 2020
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H K
1 contribution
Oct 2020
We really have missed being able to travel during this corona pandemic. Experiencing a new place and learning new things. This virtual tour was just what we needed - and not like just another YouTube video. We were able to ask the guide questions during the tour and being live gave us a good feeling of finally being abroad on a long wanted holiday.
My husband is a huge Rolling Stones fan and the guide, Paul, had a lot of good stories about the band and the music period. It was really interesting and fun.
We can recommend this tour.
My husband is a huge Rolling Stones fan and the guide, Paul, had a lot of good stories about the band and the music period. It was really interesting and fun.
We can recommend this tour.
Written October 11, 2020
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Many thanks for sparing the time to submit this review and recommending the tour to others. :)
Written March 9, 2022
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425vivien
London, UK5 contributions
Sep 2020 • Solo
I took the zoom tour of the Rolling Stones and their experience in and around Richmond yesterday. I was treated to a fountain of knowledge, Paul was fun and extremely accommodating to any questions or requests. This is a must for anybody even if you have only limited musical knowledge. The facts and enormity of their early influence in and around beautiful Richmond makes me love it even more. Don’t hesitate, book today and tell all your friends about it!
Vivien
Vivien
Written September 14, 2020
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Enders55
Thanks for sparing the time to leave a review, Vivien.
Written September 15, 2020
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