Queen London Walking tour

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Your Queen London tour starts in the Royal Borough of Kensington.

The first half of the tour takes you back to where it all started. From the early days of ‘Smile’ to Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, and John Deacon’s auditions for Queen. You can quickly stretch your legs and take a selfie under the plaque that commemorates Queen’s first gig.

It’s strange to think that anyone could be a struggling artist, living in a dingy bedsit in this elite neighbourhood. But before Queen found fame and fortune, they enjoyed a Bohemian life of market stalls, grubby flats, and cosy local pubs. But it was home. Kensington never stopped being home for Freddie Mercury. One of the stops on the Queen Tour of London will be outside his beloved Garden Lodge.

During this Queen London tour you’ll be entertained with anecdotes linking many of London’s theatres with Queen. Let’s face it, someone as flamboyant as Freddie Mercury just couldn’t resist performing and filming in theatrical settings.

Also you’ll pass locations that helped catapult Queen to success in the early days, including venues where they performed and the radio station that once played Bohemian Rhapsody over and over again: “Wasn’t that a great song? Let’s hear it again!”
Visit the former BIBA shop where Freddie would visit Mary Austin. Snap a photo under the plaque that celebrates Queen’s first gig. See where Freddie wrote Bohemian Rhapsody. Hear about Freddie’s favourite and final London home, Garden Lodge. Stand in the spot where the band took promotional photos as Smile before the days of Queen. Discover what happened to Freddie Mercury’s statue.
  • 2.5-hour group tour
  • Knowledgeable, approachable & fun tourist guide
  • Food & drink
  • Entry fees
  • Optional gratuities

Schedule

Sundays at 10:30am (March – October)
Location: Outside 37 Thurloe St, opposite the Thurloe St exit of South Kensington Underground station
Duration: 2 ½ hours
End Location: Earls Court Station

What To Bring

Consider layers of clothing
Camera
Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walking tour

How long is the route?

The tour is approximately 3 ½ miles long.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is not suitable for a wheelchair due to the pavements and uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?

All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes

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