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1. The StrummerWalk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
What Trenchtown was to Bob Marley Ladbroke Grove was to Joe Strummer and The Clash. A walking tour taking in the key locations associated with Joe Strummer and The Clash's West London. Starting at Ladbroke Grove station we wind our way through W10, W11 and W9. We chart the development of Joe Strummer from Woody Mellor, hippie, squatter and pub rocker through to punk rock stardom with the Clash and spokesman for a generation. We check out pubs, recording studios, gig venues, former squats, homes and iconic photo/film locations all located in this legendary part of London.
Inclusions: All Saturday Tours include a free beer
Exclusions: Private transportation
Reviewed By SandiraM
I lived on Portobello Rd at the beginning of the 80's when All Saints Rd was still a no go area and the Mangrove restaurant was still there but i didnt know all the history. Today was brillient. Full of amasing stories. I highly recomend the walk.
2. Secret Shoreditch: Art, Cuisine and Culture Immersive Audio Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Love podcasts? You'll love our immersive walking tour of Shoreditch! Join our local historian Ed and local guide Claudia as they take you for a walk through the diverse and dynamic neighbourhood of Shoreditch. On this street art walking tour, we will explore the culture, cuisine and community that defines the neighbourhood of Shoreditch and leads you through the contemporary art and gems that have made this place a mecca for street art admirers! We create immersive audio experiences that are like podcasts. Download the app and your Shoreditch tour to explore London independently and safely!
Inclusions: Digital mobile audio guide
Exclusions: Earphones
Reviewed By ckvll
Managed to do the Kew Gardens tour just before lockdown 2.0, and so glad I did! The whole process of getting set up with the guide was super easy, and the tour itself was really informative without being overbearing - I learned loads about the history of the gardens and I really felt like they'd done their research. The podcast style of the guide is so different to other audio guides I have used, and it's so refreshing to listen to a guide that is this engaging. Looking forward to using this again when I can visit some more places!
3. Small-Group 2-Hour Bridgerton Sights and Music Tour in Bath
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Promenade through the idyllic streets of Bath and see for yourself the places where all of your favourite scandals unfolded; including the Featherington family house, the Modiste Dress Shop, and Lady Danbury's mansion. Equipped with our over ear headphones, our local guide – and Bridgerton fan – will share with you the filming locations, behind-the-scenes gossip, and music from the show.
Inclusions: High quality overhead headphones - to be returned - live bluetooth audio to the guide
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4. Mad Day Out Beatles Taxi Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 105 reviews
A bespoke Beatles Tour across Liverpool, in a unique John Lennon Rolls Royce themed electric taxi cab. As a one man company we guarantee that you will receive a personal service and contact from the owner Ian from your initial booking and ongoing contact. All tours are conducted by Ian giving you the assurance that you will experience the same high standard as that mentioned by all our customers in their reviews on TripAdvisor. The zero emissions vehicle benefits from a separate passenger compartment, air conditioning,and free WiFi
Inclusions: Port (Liverpool Cruise Terminal), airport (Liverpool John Lennon Airport) and hotel pickup
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Reviewed By 709clairef
This tour was fantastic from the second we’d booked it!! The communication from Ian was quick and efficient, much helped by the fact that he does all the organising/booking/tours himself so he knows exactly what he’s doing. The tour itself was just so informative, I cannot believe that one person can remember that many facts and dates, Ians knowledge verges on encyclopaedic! I won’t say too much about the places that you visit as you need to book and see for yourselves. What I will say though is that is was fun, informative, good value for money, breathtaking and that chances are we will return to Liverpool with family next year and do this tour again, hopefully the weather will be better next time, but even that wasn’t enough to dampen our spirits. Thank you Ian, it was a real pleasure to meet you!
5. A Silent Disco Adventure in Manchester
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Join the Silent Adventures Team as we take you on a journey of song and dance through the famous streets of Manchester. This musically instructed adventure aims to have your funky moves on display and your pop star voices serenading the people of the city! Hi-tech headsets will fill your body with beats, theme songs and your favourite hits across the decades. As your inhibitions evaporate and laughter takes over, you will be part of the best all dance, all singing walking tour in town! It's a Flash Mob, it's a Silent Disco, it’s a roaming, rhythmic riot through Manchester!
Inclusions: Advanced radio headsets, Adventure Host
Exclusions: Please be aware that we have no place to store valuables
Reviewed By lologeorge69
A group of 5 friends were in town celebrating my 50th birthday. Our group was the 430 pm group and James was our leader. Admittedly, most of the 40 of us were women and most were pleasantly buzzed, but buzzed or not, this was the most fun activity I have been a part of in a very long time. It is a dance party through the royal.mile. Everyone is dancing and singing . Spectators were getting out their phones and taking pictures the whole time. We were encouraged by our fearless leader to interact with people we ran into during our tour. It was SO MUCH FUN. If silent adventures comes to your town, DO IT. You will not regret it. I would do this all over again. My husband and some friends chose not to go and they most definitely regret it. A total party. Thank you thank you thank you James.
6. Rock Cab Tours Presents: The Music Legends Tour of London
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 114 reviews
The Music Legends Tour of London is your passport to visit some of the most famous rock landmarks in musical history. The tour will take you to locations in London made famous by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Queen, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Oasis, Marc Bolan and many more. Your guide Stephen Channell is a veteran of the music business spending 25 years working for Warner Music and the BBC. Now a qualified London Black Cab driver no one knows the streets and rock history of London like Stephen does.
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup free of charge within the central London area., Hotel/port drop-off free of charge within the central London area., Prices for pick up and drop off outside the central London area available on request.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By SKCK13
Steve's knowledge of the music industry is amazing. We spent 4 hours with him going to places where rock stars lived. Highlight was walking Abbey Rd .
7. West End Musicals Silent Disco Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 332 reviews
Do you like West End musicals? Can you sing your heart out to all the great show tunes? The tour will last approximately 2hrs - 2hrs 30 mins and will take in all the best theatres of the West End! Musical fans, wannabe theatre stars and all lovers of the greatest city on the planet are welcome along to set the West End on fire on what promises to be a thrilling and musical walk around London's fantastic theatreland! Places are strictly limited. @silenttours #silenttours
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Tour escort/host, Headsets to hear the guide clearly, All activities
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By mamaduke80
Such good fun, had a great time. Will definitely do it again. Good exercise for the feet and lungs. The staff were great fun and made sure everyone stayed safe.
8. Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
You'll be taken off the-beaten-track to discover London's best street art, murals and hidden gems you won't find in the guide books! We'll walk the vibrant streets of Shoreditch and Hoxton, taking you into side streets and hidden alleyways to get under the skin of London's incredible street art scene. From huge murals and intricate stencils to finely crafted bronze sculptures and miniature masterpieces painted on discarded gum, you'll hear the stories behind dozens of works. The tour will finish at our creative warehouse space where your expert guide will teach you spray can techniques: How to spray paint free-hand, use stencils, and build up a final piece to take away with you.
Inclusions: Local professional guide, Street art workshop
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Kadootz
We enjoyed spotting the street art, which we wouldn't notice if we were not with a guide. Our guide, Josh, was very knowledgeable and passionate about the topic.
9. The Ultimate Beatles Tour Experience in Liverpool
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 122 reviews
PLEASE CONTACT THE BEATS TOURS LTD BEFORE YOU BOOK-THIS IS BECAUSE OF COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. Welcome to The Beats Tour, discovering the world of the Beatles and the city of Liverpool. Ride in a replica of John Lennon’s Rolls Royce Phantom. Step out and explore designated points along the route and take a closer look.
Inclusions: We now offer all our customers who book our 9am & 12 noon tour (Except Mondays a chance to have a reservation for a drink & or a sandwich at the new Strawberry Field Cafe.
Exclusions: WE ONLY ALLOW FAMILY OR FRIEND GROUPS ON EACH SLOT DUE TO COVID-19!
Reviewed By mummyuk2017
This is a great idea, and a great experience for any Beatles fan, Visitor to city , Wedding or special occasion.
10. Winchester Literary Walk
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 17 reviews
What do King Arthur, Sherlock Holmes, Thomas Hardy, John Keats, and Jane Austen, all have in common? They all have literary connections to Winchester. Literary walk of the literary richness of Winchester. Groups limited to 6 in keeping with UK guidelines Tour Starting Point: Outside Winchester Train Station, beside Taxi Stand
Inclusions: Photography
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Reviewed By scottcM8638IP
Bryan was an enthusiastic and pleasant tour guide, who didnt just cover Secrets of the Titanic but other aspects of maritime history in Southampton. if you walk round Southampton before the tour, you may notice one or two sights linked with Titanic but Bryans tour will certainly reveal far more than you could have imagined. - Thank You once again Bryan.
