Birthplace of The Rolling Stones: Uncover Musical History on a Private Tour in Richmond

Uncover the birthplace of The Rolling Stones on a private tour in Richmond. Visit the venues where they performed and see their homes and haunts in Chelsea. Don’t miss out!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edith Grove World’s End Estate - After passing by the location of the Wetherby Pub where Bill Wyman was auditioned for the band who also rehearsed there, we stop outside the flat where they were given their name…
  • 102 Edith Grove - A quick stop outside the flat that Brian, Mick and Keith shared between 1962 and 1963 and where they invited…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges included
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
Additional Information

Conceived at the Ealing Club in the spring of 1962, The Rolling Stones ‘kicked-off’ their career at the Station Hotel, Richmond on Sunday 24th February 1963
Travel back to their birthplace and visit the locations in West London where they performed regularly between 1962 and 1964.
The tour takes you past their homes and haunts in Chelsea and the venues…

Location
Earls Court Police Box
Earls Court Road
Outside the front entrance to Earls Court Station (use the Earls Court Road exit NOT Warwick Road)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gerakina01
Sep 11, 2024
See what I've only heard or read about so far - Since 1973 I have followed the history of the Rolling Stones, listened to and read a lot. Now I could visit the places and learn more. A great experience! Thank you Psul for making it possible for me. I look forward to more tours when I get back to London.
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Domurph
Sep 3, 2024
Richmond Rock ‘n’ Royal - We took the shorter Rock ‘n’ Royal Richmond tour, encompassing Rolling Stones (and other 60s bands) early days, punctuated with fascinating local history. We couldn’t have been in better hands as Paul was a mine of information in both areas - and really entertaining with it - driving us round from location to location in his magic bus.
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Mccoolfam
Jul 28, 2024
Spiritual Home of The Rolling Stones - We took the shorter tour of Richmond and could not be more pleased. Paul is very knowledgeable of Richmond and personally knows many rock stars. He lived in the Swinging 60s and can connect you to that place and time. We saw both locations of the Crawdaddy Club and The Wick, including the great view from Richmond Hill. Paul is a fountain of information and is also a fan. Thank you Paul for making our tour so special.
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Srze1962
Aug 20, 2023
Perfect! Perfect! Perfect! - Taking the 'Birth of The Rolling Stones' tour with Music Heritage London was a musical journey I'll never forget. Our tour guide, Paul, shared incredible insights and stories about the legendary band, bringing their history to life. From the iconic landmarks to the hidden gems of London's music scene, the tour was meticulously crafted. Whether you're a die-hard Stones fan or just a lover of music history, this tour is a must. Highly recommend!
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Mamagina1960
Aug 19, 2023
The absolute best way to spend a Saturday afternoon in London - This tour was amazing! We were two couples and the guys are real music fans. One is a die hard Rolling Stones fan. While I would say, us two wives, “went along for the ride.” After the tour, I think i can say that I might have had more fun than the fans. I learned so much!!! Paul, our tour guide was a wealth of information. Not only about the band but about other history too from Shakespeare and Henry the 8th to current musicians! The origins of The Rolling Stones as well as so many other 60’s musicians was presented in a very interesting way as we stopped at so many sites and homes. Also lots of beautiful views. This tour EXCEEDED all our expectations. Excellent stops, perfect timing, fun van and all kinds of extra information. We started in London and finished off in Richmond. As a special bonus we even got to see the Ted Lasso sites. Lol!
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Scott_staward
Jul 14, 2022
The Rolling Stones 60th - 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
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Mrees1954
Jul 14, 2022
Brilliant 60s day - Amazing experience, the tour guide on the bus was very informative, amusing. The experience of visting the 100 club brilliant and the music fantastic. Very well organised event from start to finish. Loved it....
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Nickmf6404by
Jul 14, 2022
Sixty Years of The Rolling Stones - Anniversary Event - 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
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P5619ccmichaell
Jul 8, 2022
Truly Exceptional - 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.
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Billysteelejuly02
Apr 4, 2022
Rock and Roll in Richmond - 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.
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