The David Bowie London Tour is a three-hour tour from Brixton to Soho, visiting the places where David Jones was born and grew up, and where he became David Bowie and Ziggy Stardust.
London · Walking Tour · 3 hours
Availability: Public Tours: Sundays at 11am (Jan - Nov)
Private Tours: Sundays at 9:30am and 1:30pm (Jan - Nov)
Ages: All Ages
Duration: 3 hours
Tour Type: Walking Tour
Language: English
| Adult 16+ years | £17 |
| Child 3 - 15 years | £12 |
Discover how David Jones from Brixton became one of the most influential artists of all time on this three-hour David Bowie London Tour.
The tour begins in Brixton, where Bowie was born in 1947. Your guide will show you the street where he spent his early childhood, his first school and the community centre he returned to open as a global superstar. You’ll also see the famous Aladdin Sane mural, which became a shrine when thousands of fans gathered to say goodbye in 2016.
Then take the tube into the West End to follow Bowie’s rise to fame. Hear how he changed his name to avoid being confused with a member of The Monkees, where the Ziggy Stardust album cover was shot, and how his love of fashion and reinvention made him a style icon.
This David Bowie London Tour also visits the legendary club where he played as a young musician, the pub where musicians gathered between sessions, and the studio where he recorded Hunky Dory, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane.
The tour ends at the place where Bowie’s love of music began, and which played an important part in his career.
Meet your guide
Meet your guide in Brixton and begin your journey through David Bowie’s London.
The Aladdin Sane mural
See the famous mural of Bowie’s lightning bolt image, which became a shrine to him after his death.
Bowie comes home
Visit the community centre Bowie opened in 1989, just yards from the house where he was born.
Bowie’s birthplace
See the house where David Robert Jones was born in 1947 and lived until he was six.
Bowie’s first school
Pass the infant school where David started school in 1951.
A tribute concert venue
See the famous music venue that hosted a star-studded concert to celebrate what would have been Bowie’s 70th birthday.
A street party for Bowie
Visit the spot outside a local cinema where thousands of fans gathered for a street party in his memory.
His parents’ wedding
See the town hall where Bowie’s parents married when he was six months old, before taking the tube into the West End.
From David Jones to David Bowie
Hear how David changed his name, and why the name Bowie was chosen.
The Ziggy Stardust album cover
Stand on the street where the cover photo for The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust was taken.
A style icon
Explore the area at the heart of Swinging Sixties fashion and hear about Bowie’s ever-changing looks.
A legendary club
See the pub loved by musicians and the site of the legendary club where Bowie first played in 1965.
A groundbreaking studio
Visit the studio where Bowie recorded Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane.
Where it all began
The tour ends at a location that played a very important role in Bowie’s career and his love of music.
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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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– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.
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– Better quality tours – limited group sizes to 15 persons
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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