Elton John Taxi Tour

During this Elton John tour you will learn about Elton musical genius and how he taught himself the piano at the age of 4 at his grandparent’s house. But why was he living with his grandparents? You’ll find that out during the tour when you see his childhood homes and learn about his family’s complex relationships.

As you’d expect, Elton John’s first public performances and early attempts at song writing all took place in Pinner. You’ll have the chance to have your photo taken outside the venue where Elton, known as ‘Reggie’ secured his first paying gig. Here is the itinerary of the tour:

• The Albert Hall where Elton performed
• One of Elton’s current London homes
• The Harrow venue where Elton went to see live shows as a teenager
• Where Elton bought his 78 records from.
• The church where Elton John’s parents were married
• Birthplace of Reginald Dwight
• Elton’s first primary school
• Where music legend Elton John lived with his mother and stepfather from the age of 15 in 1962 until his initial success as Elton John in 1971
• The local pub where Reginald Dwight played as a pianist
• Royal College of Music where Reg studied
• Scene from Rocketman
• Abbey Road where Elton John recorded

Fans are often intrigued by Elton John’s writing process, so naturally a section of the tour is dedicated to Elton’s successful, 50-year collaboration with lyricist Bernie Taupin. During the tour you may be surprised to hear how easily Elton was able to compose when he read Taupin’s lyrics. The tunes just sprang into his head, enabling him to compose smash hits in as little as 15 minutes!

As you travel around, you’ll pass by his old school, where he cultivated lifelong friendships, many of whom joined Elton for their Class of 58 school reunion. You’ll also hear about his beloved Watford FC, no matter how big, rich or successful he became, Elton John remained a devout supporter and eventually the chairman to his local football team.

Throughout the Elton John tour, your friendly guide will entertain you with anecdotes about the boy who became the ‘Rocket Man’ and explore the relationships that he had here in Pinner which helped shape his musical career.

What’s Included

• 6 hour private vehicle tour of key sites linked to Elton John
• knowledgeable, approachable & fun tourist guide
• Convenient tour starting & end points in central London

What’s Excluded

• Food & drink
• Entry fees
• Optional gratuities

What To Bring

• Consider layers of clothing
• Camera
• Comfortable shoes for a leisurely tour

Good To Know

• consider layers of clothing
• camera
• comfortable shoes
• Wheelchair accessible
• English language tour

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

• The tour is suitable for a wheelchair. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?

• All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tour

Is the tour suitable for children?

• Yes this is suitable for children