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David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman
London
About
Discover the evolution of David Bowie in London, starting in his birthplace of Brixton, where his legend began. This tour explores Bowie's formative years and the vibrant influences that shaped his career, from his early experimentation to his rise to become a cultural force that transcends generations. We move to central London and see the iconic venues where he performed and recorded, and get to know the stories of those who played pivotal roles in his journey. Ideal for Bowie fans and music lovers curious about the man behind the myth.
- Begin in Brixton, exploring Bowie's early years - In the centre of London Visit key venues including performance and recording sites - Hear about the pe...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Guide
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Brixton
Meet at the bottom of the steps on the concourse before exiting the station. Meet on the right hand side by the lift, on the opposite side to the ticket machines
Return
Tottenham Court Road underground station
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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See where David played in !991 and hear about his visit to the place of his birth, just around the corner, near to his first school. We will walk to both and hear about his growing up and some of the early influences on his life.
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Brixton Village
See the mural of David created in 2013 and now a place of pilgrimage for Bowie fans.
5 minutes
3
London Palladium
See where David played his first hit song in 1969 as part of a royal performance for charity. Hear about the manager who he joined forces with soon after and who would take him to stardom.
4
Carnaby Street
Carnaby Street was the epicentre of London in "the Swinging Sixties", where music and fashion met each other and combined. Hear about the importance of clothes in David's life, the influences he experimented with and the styles he developed.
5 minutes
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The Album Cover Location for “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”
See the location where the album cover images were taken and hear about the thinking behind the photoshoot and what happened subsequently.
5 minutes
6
Café Royal
Hear about the after party for the last concert of the Ziggy Stardust tour in 1973 when David announced his "retirement". It was held here and it's become known as "the Last Supper".
5 minutes
7
Wardour Street
See the building where the Marquee Club used to be, where David played 30 times in his career and where he saw a number of other bands who would have a huge impact on his own music.
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Former Site of Trident Studios
See where David recorded 5 of his iconic albums including Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust.
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Soho Square
Hear about the mime artist Lindsay Kemp and the significance of his influence on David and his career.
5 minutes
10
Denmark Street
This is London's "Tin Pan Alley". See where David heard about an audition, joined a band and appeared on the BBC in a very unusual interview.
5 minutes
David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman
London
About
Discover the evolution of David Bowie in London, starting in his birthplace of Brixton, where his legend began. This tour explores Bowie's formative years and the vibrant influences that shaped his career, from his early experimentation to his rise to become a cultural force that transcends generations. We move to central London and see the iconic venues where he performed and recorded, and get to know the stories of those who played pivotal roles in his journey. Ideal for Bowie fans and music lovers curious about the man behind the myth.
- Begin in Brixton, exploring Bowie's early years - In the centre of London Visit key venues including performance and recording sites - Hear about the pe...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Expert Guide
Bottled water
Meeting Points
Departure
Brixton
Meet at the bottom of the steps on the concourse before exiting the station. Meet on the right hand side by the lift, on the opposite side to the ticket machines
