Queen London Walk
Highlights
- 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
Overview
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!”
What's included
- 2-hour group tour
- Knowledgeable, approachable & fun tourist guide
- Health & safety accredited & COVID-19 safe experience
- Food & drink
- Entry fees
- Optional gratuities
Additional Information
Accessibility: This tour is not wheelchair accessible
English language tour
Tour is full health & safety accredited with the official “Good to Go” marque
Know before you go
What To Bring:
Consider layers of clothing
Camera
Comfortable shoes for a leisurely walking tour
Cancellation policy
No cancellation within 48 hours
