Visit the Birthplace of The Rolling Stones - Private Tour

London, GB
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Highlights

  • Visit the birthplace of The Rolling Stones
  • Explore their homes and haunts in Chelsea
  • Stop at Olympic Studios, where they recorded albums
  • Experience the church hall where they first performed
  • See the location of their first residency at Crawdaddy Club

Meeting Point

Outside the front entrance to Earls Court Station (use the Earls Court Road exit NOT Warwick Road)

Meeting point

232 Earls Ct Rd, London SW5 9RD , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

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.

Meeting point

Richmond TW9 1DJ , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

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...

2

102 Edith Grove

A quick stop outside the flat that Brian, Mick and Keith shared between 1962 and 1963 and where they invited The Beatles to after first meeting them in Richmond

Duration 5 minutes
3

Cheyne Walk

Take a look at the houses that Mick and Keith purchased in 1968 in one of the most salubrious streets in London

Duration 2 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
4

King's Road

The beating heart of Swinging London, home to the 'Chelsea Drugstore' location and legendary fashion and music venues.

5

The Half Moon, Putney, London

Where The Stones performed at a private party as recently as 2000

Duration 10 minutes
6

Olympic Studios - Cinema

A 10-minute stop at Olympic. The Stones recorded 6 consecutive albums here between 1966 and 1972 with Chris Kimsey and Glyn Johns. Their first hit 'Come On', released in 1963, was recorded at Olympic's previous location off Baker Street in London.

Duration 10 minutes
7

All Bar One Richmond

Previously the Station Hotel, home to the original Crawdaddy Club, this is the Richmond location where The Stones secured their first residency on Sunday 24th February 1963 and where they first met The Beatles and signed for Decca Records

Duration 10 minutes
8

Terrace Gardens- Richmond Hill

See where Mick and Jerry lived in the early 1990s (she still lives here with new husband Rupert Murdoch), where Ronnie Wood lived from 1971. 'It's Only Rock And Roll But I Like It' was written here in 1973. Pete Townsend owns the house which is currently up for sale... Yours for only £15M

Duration 5 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Ormond Rd

Visit the Sandover Hall location in Richmond, where The Stones performed between 1962 and 1963...

Duration 5 minutes
10

Crawdaddy Club

The second location of the Crawdaddy Club when in 1963, The Yardbirds replaced The Stones as the resident band. It was also the location of Harold Pendleton's National Jazz and Blues Festival (1961-1965) which, after a few years at various locations finally moved to Reading - now the longest-running pop festival in the world.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Minimum age is 9 years
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    Availability for tours cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of tour availability
Provided by Swinging 60s London

What our experts say

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    Stop by The Half Moon for a drink.
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    Check out Richmond Park for stunning views.
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    Visit local cafes near Richmond Station.
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    Capture photos at Terrace Gardens.
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    Explore nearby Chelsea for more music history.

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