Get ready to rock! From your ship at Tilbury, a classic black cab will take you to London's legendary Soho. Follow your guide through the haunts of The Beatles, David Bowie, and more. See famous studios and pubs, and hear the stories that made music history. It's your backstage pass to the city's electrifying past, with a seamless return to your ship.

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Join me in the heart of London’s West End to explore and celebrate all of the iconic music locations of our capital city, starting directly from Tilbury Port with a 'meet and greet' from a qualified London taxi driver and guide.

A special experience for those who love classic rock music, as we follow in the footprints of the world’s greatest musicians in the beating heart of London’s music scene.

After the walking tour, you'll be transported back to Tilbury Port in the Black Cab, ensuring you're back on time to meet your ship.

Guests enjoying a post tour cocktail in a cell where the Beatle was once in custody.

Soho is London’s ‘alternative space’, a unique neighbourhood, with a rich musical history, and has the cornerstone of the British entertainment industry for decades.

Check out the venues used as recording studios, auditoriums and theatres for gigs, pubs and clubs where the stars hung out, music instrument stores, settings for album covers and even a magistrate court where stars were busted.

Legendary artists such as David Bowie, Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, Kinks, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd Jimi Hendrix, T.Rex, Queen, Elton John, Sex Pistols, The Clash, U2 and Oasis, to name-check just a few.

A music voyage to feature all genres: classical, jazz, folk, skiffle, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, reggae, heavy metal, punk and new romantics.
I show you images to enhance presentations, and play many of the hits that we all know and love, as we move around locations.

On Old Compton Street in Soho, to the birthplace of British rock and roll.

Allow me to bring some passion and energy to the amusing storytelling, to provide you with a memorable fun and entertaining London tour experience, and some treasured photo shoots.

My tours are never complete without hidden secret gems, I call it ‘street alchemy’.

We finish near Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly, where you can enjoy a meal or refreshment among walls decorated with memorabilia from music history.

Seamless Return to Tilbury

After your captivating London experience, you'll bid farewell to Rob. Your driver-guide will then escort you back to Tilbury Port, coordinating the return journey to ensure you arrive with ample time before your ship sails.

The London black cab is wheelchair-accessible and permitted in areas restricted to regular vehicles. Accommodates up to 6 passengers without luggage. For groups of 7 to 12 without luggage, we can provide a second cab, and for groups of 13 to 18, a third cab.
This same tour is available as part of a London Rocks Hotel Transfer Tour which takes into account the transportation of luggage.
If your schedule allows, and you'd like to dine at the Hard Rock Cafe, just let us know, and we'll add it to your tour itinerary.
The walking tour itself lasts around 3 hours. We suggest wearing comfortable footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

Duration: 5.5 hours
Type: Shore Excursion
Exclusives: Walking tour with Rob Woodford—an experienced, qualified London Black Cab Driver
Price: From £480 (up to 18 guests)
Languages: English
Pick up: Pick up & drop off - Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

Attraction tickets are not included in the tour prices and we recommend, where possible, you book them online prior to your tour to avoid queuing on the day.

Pick up: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

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Tour start point: Dominion Theatre, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Street

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Tin Pan Alley, once the very hub of British music industry

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Ronnie Scott’s Club, mecca for jazz but also site of the last live show Jimi Hendrix

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Old Compton Street, birthplace of British rock and roll

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Wardour Street, home to legendary former Marquee Club

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Trident Studios, famous recordings including ‘Hey Jude’ and ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’

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Carnaby Street, birthplace of London’s ‘Swinging 60’s’

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Heddon Street, recreating Ziggy Stardust album

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Saville Row, unforgettable Beatles gig on the roof

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Marlborough Magistrates Court, Lennon and Jagger behind bars

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Finish: Near Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly

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Drop off: Tilbury (London International Cruise Terminal)

Our customers say...

"That man is a GEM – don't let him go away. During our week long stay we spent time with a handful of guides – London Walks, three EF guides, a Blue Badge and several others, but I will state with utmost certainty that not one of them was as genuinely interested and willing to make our day perfect as Chris. He set us at ease straight away with his warmth and down-to-earth personality and proceeded to entertain and enthral us with tales and trivia the whole day through. He asked just enough questions to get an idea of our interests and then managed to please everyone. What a perfect way for us to spend our last day in England...thank you for assigning him to our group...please, please give Chris a gigantic thank-you from us all."

LA, Maine, USA

"My husband and I brought our 12 year old grandson to London for a surprise trip. We booked a drive to Oxford & the Cotswolds with Albion Touring prior to our arrival. On the day of departure our driver Chris (also Albion’s owner!) arrived spot on time. From the minute we left the doorstep of our flat Chris narrated our drive and brought the history of London from Roman times alive for all of us but especially for our grandson. In Oxford Chris took us thru the city telling us some of the most interesting tales. He engaged our grandson on his level and was constantly asking after our comfort. We saw several villages in the Cotswolds and upon learning that we were cheese lovers to us to his favorite cheese shop. I needed supplies from the local pharmacy and he carried those for me in the village and even ran them back to the vehicle. He went out of his way to take us to the The Kings Men Circle of Stones. A smaller Stonehenge with fabulous legends and we loved it. If you are considering booking a drive with Albion don’t hesitate. I would do this again and again! "

Cindy, Ted & Jax