London Music History Walking Tour

Discover the rich music history of London on a walking tour through the historic areas of St. James and Mayfair. Learn about the legendary figures of music who have been drawn to London over the last 300 years, and see where they created, lived, and performed.
Hear where the stars partied in the Swinging Sixties, where Handel composed his greatest works including the Messiah, where icons of music from Chopin to Frank Sinatra stayed when performing in London, where the Bee Gees wrote their greatest hits, where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono, and where Jimi Hendrix called "his first real home".

Meeting Point

St James's Piccadilly

197 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9LL, UK

In the churchyard with the entrance from Piccadilly, by the tree with the circular seat

What's included:

• A qualified expert guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

St. James's

London

We start the tour at this Christopher Wren designed church consecrated in 1684

5 minutes

The White Cube, Mason's Yard

25 _ 26 Mason's Yard, London, SW1Y 6BU

An historic yard dating back to the 17th century. This is where John met Yoko in an art gallery in 1966.

5 minutes

The Ritz London

150 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1J 9BR, UK

The Irving Berlin song "Puttin' on the Ritz" was performed here in live broadcasts in the 1930's. Noel Coward, known as "The Master" was a regular diner.

5 minutes

Berkeley Square

Berkeley Square, London W1J, UK

" A Nightingale sang in Berkely Square" was sung by many performers, amongst them Dame Vera Lynn, The "Forces Sweetheart" in the 1940's and Frank Sinatra.

5 minutes

Grosvenor Square

London W1K 6AN, UK

Where Frank Sinatra stayed during his time on London and where he honeymooned with Mia Farrow in 1966.

5 minutes

Handel Hendrix House

25 Brook Street, London, W1K 4HB

See where the legends of music, George Frederic Handel and Jimi Hendrix, lived as neighbours, separated only by a brick wall and 200 years!

5 minutes

St. George's Church

Hanover Square, London

Known as "Handel's Church". He was a regular attender, chose the organ as well selected the very first organist. It is celebrating it's 300th anniversary this year. Amongst an array of well known people several Prime Minsters as well as a US President have been married here.

5 minutes

3 Savile Row

3 Savile Row, London, W1S 3PB

Where the Beatles gave what would be their last performance on the rooftop of this building.

5 minutes