The Queen London Tour is a 2 ½ hour walk through Kensington, visiting the places where Queen formed, played their first London gig and lived, ending at Freddie Mercury's final home.
Availability: Public Tours: Saturdays at 2pm (March - October)
Private Tours: Daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm (January- December)
Ages: All Ages
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Tour Type: Walking Tour Tour
Language: English
| Adult 16+ years | £25 |
| Child 3 - 15 years | £15 |
Follow in the footsteps of Freddie, Brian, Roger and John on this two-and-a-half-hour Queen London tour through the streets of Kensington.
Kensington is where the Queen story began. Your guide will take you to the college where Brian May studied astrophysics and answered an advert that brought Roger Taylor into his first band, the hall where Queen played their first London concert, and the places where the four members met, lived, worked and partied before they became one of the biggest bands in the world.
Along the way, hear how Freddie and Roger ran a market stall selling vintage clothes, how Freddie spent six months asking Mary Austin out before she said yes, and where Brian and Roger first met John Deacon at a disco. Find out about Queen’s legendary free concert in Hyde Park, the band’s wild parties, and why Brian May once took to the stage at a wedding in a natural history museum.
This Queen London tour also visits the former shop where Mary worked, the church where John Deacon married, and a gallery run by one of Freddie’s closest friends and photographers.
The tour ends outside Freddie Mercury’s final home, where you’ll hear about his life there, his beloved cats and the legacy he left behind.
Meet your guide
Meet your guide and begin your journey through Queen’s Kensington.
A wedding with a difference
See the famous museum where Brian May played a few songs at his daughter’s wedding.
Where Brian May studied
Visit the college where Brian studied astrophysics, and hear how he and Tim Staffell formed Smile.
Queen’s first London concert
Step into the quadrangle where Queen played their first London gig, and hear about the advert that brought Roger Taylor into the band.
The Queen plaque
Snap a photo with the plaque that celebrates Queen’s early days.
Smile’s photo spot
Stand where Smile, the band that became Queen, posed for an early photo in front of a world-famous concert hall.
Freddie at Fashion Aid
Hear about the night Freddie appeared at a star-studded charity fashion show after Live Aid.
Queen in the park
Look out towards the park where Queen played a legendary free concert in 1976.
Freddie and Mary’s first home
See the street where Freddie Mercury and Mary Austin shared their first flat, a £10-a-week bedsit.
Freddie and Roger’s market stall
Visit the site of the indoor market where Freddie and Roger ran a stall selling Edwardian clothes.
The band’s local pub
See the pub where Freddie and Roger unwound after a day at the market, and where the band held strategy meetings.
Where the band met John Deacon
Visit the former college where Brian and Roger first met John Deacon at a disco, and where John met his future wife.
A legendary party venue
See the site of the famous roof gardens where Queen celebrated after their final Wembley shows.
Where Freddie met Mary
Pass the former fashion store where Mary Austin worked, and where Freddie would visit her.
John Deacon’s wedding
See the church where John Deacon married Veronica in 1975.
Freddie’s photographer
Pass the gallery of the photographer who worked with Freddie for nine years and was one of his close friends.
Freddie’s final home
The tour ends outside the home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980, where you’ll hear about his life there, his cats and his legacy.
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Luggage Storage
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Theatre Tickets
London’s famous West End is just a short distance from many of our tour locations. If you’re planning to see a show, you can browse a wide range of discounted theatre tickets for popular productions across the city.
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London Pass
If you’re planning to visit several attractions while in London, the London Pass can help you save money. It provides access to 80+ top attractions, including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey and river cruises.
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We are passionate about music and the locations connected to our famous musicians such as Elton John, Queen, George Michael, The Beatles and many more!
Our tours offer an immersive & authentic experience into the music heroes you love!
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