Richard is a vastly experienced London Tour Guide having worked in the industry for over two decades. Starting his career for Historic Royal Palaces based at Hampton Court Palace and moved on to becoming a tour guide with both Toot Tours and Guide manager with Golden Tours. His career has seen him work at many of London’s major attractions including The Harry Potter studio tour, The Tower Bridge Exhibition, The London Film Musuem, Wembley Stadium Tours and even Buckingham Palace itself. Richard currently runs a variety of independent small group walking tours across London via Guruwalks, using his vast passion for his home city , and deep knowledge especially for all things Royal, to bring London to life for thousands of happy visitors every year and looks forward to welcoming you as part of his tours.
GET YOUR TICKET TO RIDE (or walk) for this FREE (pay what you feel) Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the Fab Four as we visit iconic places that have become part of music and cultural history, from the Theatre where they had their first love TV apperence to the rooftop where the band last played in 1969, see the recording studio where they recorded classics such as Hey Jude and the nightclub where one of the most famous couples in British history first met. Walk through the historic area of Soho, including the world famous Carnaby Street, from 16th century royal hunting grounds to the hub of the music and fashion explosion in the sixties and beyond. We explore the very places that the Beatles and other musical legends ate, slept played and partied.
So come together and become a day tripper, follow the long and winding road as we get back to the swinging sixties on this tour a must for any Beatles fan.
Please note that this tour does NOT include Abbey Road as it is logistically impossible to walk there in a reasonable time, you can reach Abbey Road from Oxford Circus station (the end point of the tour) in around 15 minutes via the London Underground. Please ask me on the day for specific instructions on how to reach Abbey Road Studios if you wish to.
📃THE BASICS📃- What you need to know! (And the boring legal bit)
📍The Tour Starts outside Greggs Bakery (opposite the Lego Shop) in Leicester Square (Nearest Tube Leicester Square or Piccadilly Circus) I will be wearing a grey cap and carrying a small backpack.
📍The tour ends at Oxford Circus tube station
The route is flat and on pavement but be aware we cross several busy roads, a pair of comfortable shoes or trainers is sufficient, no need for any specific footwear, although it is advised against wearing high heels
The tour is suitable for those with mobility issues.
🐕🦺The tour is suitable for dogs but they MUST be kept on a lead at all times.
🥤🥪Please note that there are some Toilet facilities on this tour but they are limited and some charge a small fee to use them, (most will require a contactless debit or credit card a small number require cash)You may eat and drink on the tour (please no alcohol) please be responsible and take any rubbish with you until you can find a bin. Smoking and vaping is forbidden on this tour for the comfort of all participants. We reserve the right to not allow, or remove any person who it is believed is acting inappropriately or under the influence of alcohol or other substances. Or uses any derogatory or insulting language towards myself or any other participant on the tour.
👉 I hold an advanced DBS (child and vulnerable peoples) certification.
👉 We advise that all participants are responsible for their own safety at all times. And follow any instructions given by either myself a police officer or anyone else in a position of authority.
🎒Please take basic precautions with your personal belongings as pickpockets may operate in this area. All participants are responsible for any personal possessions. Either the guide or Guru walks does not accept any liability for any personal injury or damage or loss of property
📩 If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via the tour guru website
I look forward to welcoming you to London
⌚Total tour time Approx 1 hour 45 minutes, Meeting point: Greggs Bakery Leicester Square , Top of the steps Trafalgar Square (Nearest Tube Station Piccadilly Circus 2 minute walk or Leicester Square 3 minute walk)
I will be wearing Grey cap and carrying a small backpack and be outside Greggs bakery (opposite the Lego store) in Leicester Square
One of the worlds most iconic streets, and heart of the swinging sixties, a regular hangout for The Beatles and other stars
The heart of London’s entertainment district known for its cinemas and Theatres many of which have a connection to the Fab Four
Scene of the legendary “rooftop gig” in January 1969 one of the most famous events in British music history
Recording studios where The Beatles regularly recorded including some of their most iconic songs. Discover who else recorded here it reads like a list of a who’s who of British Music
John Lennon statue on Carnaby Street
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
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