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David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman

By Londonsbestbyfoot
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$44 and current price is S$34 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
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Overview

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 people who influenced Bowie's career
  • Perfect for Bowie fans and music enthusiasts alike

Activity location

  • Brixton Village
    • Coldharbour Lane Junction
    • SW9 8PS, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Brixton
    • Brixton Road
    • SW9 8HE, London, England, United Kingdom

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David Bowie Walking Tour The London Boy who became a Starman

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
S$43.04
S$34.43 x 1 AdultS$34.43
Total
The previous price was S$43.04 and current price is S$34.43
20% off
Until Mon, 15 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water

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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

O2 Academy, Brixton (Pass by)

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.

Brixton Village

  • 5m
See the mural of David created in 2013 and now a place of pilgrimage for Bowie fans.

London Palladium (Pass by)

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.

Carnaby Street

  • 5m
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.

The Album Cover Location for “The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars”

  • 5m
See the location where the album cover images were taken and hear about the thinking behind the photoshoot and what happened subsequently.

Café Royal

  • 5m
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".

Wardour Street (Pass by)

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.

Trident Studios plaque (Pass by)

See where David recorded 5 of his iconic albums including Hunky Dory and Ziggy Stardust.

Soho Square

  • 5m
Hear about the mime artist Lindsay Kemp and the significance of his influence on David and his career.

Denmark Street

  • 5m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Brixton Village
    • Coldharbour Lane Junction
    • SW9 8PS, London, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Brixton
    • Brixton Road
    • SW9 8HE, London, England, United Kingdom

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