London: Beatles Tour incl. Abbey Road with Richard Porter

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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 02:30 hours


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Discover the sights of The Beatles' London with Richard Porter, author of "Guide to the Beatles London." Visit the places The Beatles recorded, lived, and socialized in "Swinging London."
Experience London with Richard Porter, author of the book Guide to the Beatles London. Take a tour of the places The Beatles recorded, lived, and socialized in Swinging London.
Visit the places where The Beatles gave their last live performance – on a rooftop. Explore Paul McCartney’s Soho offices. Learn about the world-famous theatre where Beatlemania began. Discover the site of John’s infamous ‘bigger than Jesus’ interview. 
Uncover what John Lennon was doing outside some public toilets in 1966. See the location of the studio where The Beatles recorded Hey Jude. Visit the shopping street that was the heart of Swinging London. See Abbey Road Studios and take pictures at the famous Abbey Road crossing.

‘One person who has been something of a flag waver for the Beatles London has been Richard Porter: whose passion and knowledge of the group are apparent from the moment you meet him. Richard opens up each building’s Beatles connection and history with vivid detail and anecdotal information. Without doubt, he is the authority concerning the group’s movements within the capital during the 1960s.’ – Beatles Monthly April 2002.

“RICHARD Porter is the smartest man in Britain – at least when it comes to The Beatles. In reality, considering the Sixties pop scene was a hotbed of sex and psychedelic drugs, he probably knows more about The Beatles than the remaining members of the Fab Four can remember themselves.” Brian Crisp National Travel Editor, Escape

“When it comes to possessing a thorough knowledge of the movements of the Beatles, there are few who can surpass Richard Porter. Dubbed the “Beatles Brain of Britain,” his personal kinship with John, Paul, George and Ringo makes the London tours he conducts for London Walks some of the most popular in the city. After more than 20 years and guiding around 150,000 visitors, Richard’s lead is the one to heed. His personal knowledge adds an element of credibility that is unavailable elsewhere.” USA Today

“The walls in front of the famous studios are smeared with a million cliches, long-standing graffiti proclaiming the fans’ undying love. Here, several years ago, Paul McCartney appeared while Porter was doing his tour. Springing cheerily from his limo, Paul consorted with the fans before vamoosing to cut his album. Porter had captured the moment. Snap! We are agog. For there it is: Paul looking cherubic. As does Porter, standing before us now, irrepressible, and so likable that you wish you could set him to music. Will lightning strike twice? Will a Beatle casually materialise? But Porter is talking again, more facts, more memorabilia. Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Traveller

Highlights

  • Tour the places The Beatles recorded, lived, and socialized in Swinging London
  • Visit the places where The Beatles gave their last live performance on a rooftop
  • Explore Paul McCartney's Soho offices with Richard Porter
  • Uncover John Lennon's infamous 'bigger than Jesus' interview with Richard Porter
  • Discover the studio where The Beatles recorded Hey Jude with Richard Porter

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Your guide will be waiting for you outside Exit 1 of Tottenham Court Road Station holding 'Beatles Walks' leaflets and wearing a Beatles shirt or hat.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.