David Bowie, Golden Years Walking Tour of London, Brixton & Soho
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London, England
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
For visiting David Bowie fans, locating the London landmarks associated with the musical icon isn’t always straightforward. But on this walking tour, follow your music-expert guide straight to Bowie’s favorite haunts in two vibrant neighborhoods. Begin in Brixton, where Bowie was born, and continue to Soho, where he lived and recorded some of his most beloved songs. Along the way, hear stories you wouldn’t have encountered otherwise.
- Perfect for David Bowie fans and music lovers visiting London
- Explore London like a local: Discover areas off the beaten track
- Spot hidden corners and musical landmarks most would overlook
- Plenty of opportunities to snap photos and ask questions
What's Included
- Walking tour of Bowie haunts around Brixton and Soho, London.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Brixton Underground Station Underground Ltd, Brixton Rd, London SW9 8HE, UK
I will meet guests outside Brixton Underground Station.
End point
- The London Palladium8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF, UK
The London Palladium, 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF
Operating hours.10:30 am
Itinerary
1
Brixton
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Soho
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 46 reviews
Doug_H, Apr 2026
Grant is the best walk and talk tour guide I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. He has a lovely nature, incredibly passionate about music and Bowie in particular, and is full of interesting facts. I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and have no hesitation in recommending Grant to others.
Melisande_W, Dec 2025
The tour led by Grant was exceptional. We were lucky enough to be the only ones that day and thus we were able to have a great one on one conversation. Grant was very knowledgeable even beyond the topic of Bowie and would manage to impress even the biggest Bowie fan. In addition he gave some great suggestions on what to see and do in London. He's very happy to discuss and answer questions about rock history and culture. I would recommend everyone to do this tour especially during the first few days in London.
Dawn_M, Sep 2025
There were only 2 of us and it was like a private lesson. Grant was very informative. He’s like an encyclopedia of knowledge about music in general and David Bowie in particular. A must for any Bowie fan.
Jennifer_C, Jul 2025
Amazing tour. My teen daughter is the Bowie fan and this tour was more than I thought. I am beyond happy I found this for her, as I never got into David Bowie. But I really enjoyed this myself! It’s not just visiting places, it is so much enthusiasm and facts, and fun!! Grant is really really knowledgeable and down to earth! I highly recommend this tour! I wish I can find something similar for my favorite artists!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hello Jennifer thank you both for attending my Bowie tour and for your wonderful review it was a pleasure guiding you around Brixton & Soho.
Chris_R, Jul 2025
My wife and I met Grant in Brixton and spent the next few hours touring around Brixton, looking at David’s early years, and then Soho touring round lots of venues and places of interest
They’re were many photo opportunities! Grant had a lot of stories and tales about the stops - most of which I’ll use as my own now!
I saw a load of things in Soho I’d never seen before and received a couple of really great playlists to listen to afterwards
Really was an excellent tour i’d 100% recommend it
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Chris thank you for your wonderful review its always a pleasure meeting fellow Bowie enthusiasts and I'm pleased you are enjoying my Bowie playlist.
Linda_L, May 2025
A great way to find out some interesting and wonderful Bowie and music stories , visiting places in Brixton & Soho with Grant who was a really great & friendly guide . A whole lot of fun and a tour we will always remember. Thanks !
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi Linda i'm so pleased you enjoyed the tour and thank you for the 5* review.
Thomas_W, May 2025
Grant, our guide was excellent. At the very beginning he learned our interests and incorporated them throughout the tour. It was great to start in Brixton to see where David Jones grew up and began his passion for music and then continue on to highlights of his career as David Bowie. Grant followed up with a email recapping everything we had seen. We had an open day the following day and Grant shared some wonderful suggestions, a little off the beaten path, that we never would have found on our own. Our Viator experience has been excellent, but Grant took it to the next level.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5* review I'm so pleased that you enjoyd the tour.
v7xhd7g2jj, Mar 2025
What an amazing walking tour! Bringing David Bowie to life from his birth in Brixton to all the key places in Soho that shaped his career. Grant’s knowledge not only of Bowie but also the music scene and other icons of the time is phenomenal, and we loved joy he takes in sharing. Great for Bowie Devotees or anyone interested in the London music scene in the 70’s and beyond. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your wonderful review and kind words.
Gina_C, Jan 2025
Our tour guide, Grant, was outstanding. He was incredibly knowledgeable about Bowie specifically and the London music scene generally. Far exceeded our expectations and would highly recommend. Grant also followed up with an email including the locations and information covered on the tour, additional links and websites, and suggestions for other things to do on our trip. Grant went above and beyond. Thank you, Grant!
YuHsuan_H, Nov 2024
Long story short, my 3.5-days stay in London wouldn’t be as gorgeous without Grant’s David Bowie Golden Year tour. It provided a unique dimension to explore the city where the Starman was born, struggled and become a super – all through Grant’s lovely guide.
It’s absolutely impressive and lucky to have one’s lifelong habit being converted into 2 hours walking tour (and actually more than that), of which embraced stories and places where happened. Grant is so informative with tremendous knowledge on David Bowie and he never hold back. I particularly like the lifelong friendship between George Underwood and David Bowie – his story with David Bowie was mentioned from Stockwell Primary, Brixton to Trident Studios in SOHO. It was like the thread that runs through the whole journey which brings more depth of time.
I am quite a new fan to David, and I really have experienced more than expected through this tour. The pure adore was expressed through generations and ages. Participating Grant’s tour could be one of the best ways to read the texture of a Starman’s life and his footprints in the great city. Highly recommended.
Gloria_S, Nov 2024
Our tour guide Grant was very knowledgeable and also incredibly enthusiastic about the subject -David Bowie. We were very fortunate to be in a small group (only 4 of us) so there was time for lots of chat and questions. I learnt so much about David Bowie’s life. This was such a great way to spend an afternoon. Thanks Grant
Jeanine_M, Oct 2024
We had an incredible afternoon on our tour with Grant. He shared so many facts and stories about Bowie that we hadn’t heard before. His love of Bowie and music in general made this one of the best guided tours we have ever done. From seeing where Bowie lived as a small child to where he hung out, recorded and performed, to getting to recreate the album cover of Ziggy Stardust if you’re a fan of David Bowie this tour is an absolute must!
Tracey_G, Sep 2024
Totally in depth Bowie experience. Grant really knows his stiff. Loved seeing the Bowie Memorial at Brixton and had a great time with Grant leading through all the alley ways of Soho and showing us all the Bowie haunts. Grant obviously enjoys what he does, loved his enthusiasm.
Tanith_D, Sep 2024
An excellent experience. Grant is so informative and told so many interesting stories about Bowie’s life and also weaved in other interesting music stories. Could honestly listen to him for hours he is so interesting! Learnt many new things about London and the music world. You don't have to be a Bowie Fan to appreciate the experience as very interesting regardless. Great to walk the streets of London and enjoy the vibes. Took us to a couple of really good pubs too. Excellent value for money. Would strongly recommend
Sue_M, Sep 2024
Grant led us on a fantastic tour in Brixton and Soho. His knowledge of Bowie is amazing and he shared many fantastic stories of his life and music. Highly recommend.
Jon_A, Sep 2024
Very friendly approach from Grant and extensive knowledge of both Bowie, his contemporaries and rock music of the era. Learned a lot and enjoyed the experience in the company of someone who shared his passion !
Sara_S, Sep 2024
Grant the guide is very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour. His commentary was peppered with interesting anecdotes. For Bowie and music fans this is a great tour
Andrew_L, Sep 2024
Grant was a great host. His knowledge on David Bowie was huge and he had an answer for all questions! He has a great story telling skill which kept the whole tour alive and fun and entertaining. I would recommend him to anyone interested in our great British music pop culture and heritage!
Clive_L, Sep 2024
Fabulously interesting tour and Grant is the ideal person to deliver it - knowledgeable, enthusiastic and relaxed. Very highly recommended.
Mark_W, Sep 2024
What a fantastic tour - from a fantastic guide - see where Bowie was born , went to school and track his amazing career through the lanes of Soho’s - understand the significance of London during the 60’ and 70’s on a genre of music that is now part of all our lives - all this underpinned with fascinating anecdotes about Bowie , EltonJohn, the Rolling Stones , Marc Bolan - did you know they had breakfast together at the same cafe in ‘Tin Pan Alley’ . Strongly Recommended
Debbie_R, Aug 2024
Absolutely marvelous!! Ten stars!! Highly recommended! This is a do not miss!! Grant is very knowledgeable and loves what he does!!
Patrick_O, Jun 2024
This was a truly exceptional tour. Grant provided such incredible contacts, not just about Bowie's life and musical experiences but about the entire musical scene around him in the 1960s and onward. So this was more than a Bowie tour but really an exploration of music that included other bands and other musical scenes. It was truly the highlight of our trip to London and I can't recommend it strongly enough!
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hi Patrick it was such a pleasure meeting with you and Katherine. For someone so young Katherine had such a passion and amazing knowledge of David Bowie. Wishing you well and if your son comes to London I would be happy to guide him on another "Golden Years" tour.
SallyAnne_L, Nov 2023
Had a great day out, learned a lot about the history of David Bowie and the Rock ‘n Roll era in the 60’s & 70’s.
Grant was absolutely knowledgeable and passionate and knew everything there was to know about David Bowie and others musicians he was involved with at the time. It was interesting to hear about who was who in those days and the relationships between Bolan, Elton John and Tony Visconti.
Definitely 5 star tour but I’d say 10 stars to Grant.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Sal thank you for your glowing review and I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Golden Years tour.
Veronica_S, Nov 2023
Great walk around Brixton & Soho to some interesting places associated with Bowie . Grant Gutteridge has so much knowledge I loved all the stories he told about Bowie & the music industry. Would definitely recommend this tour .
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Veronica I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Bowie walking tour and thank you for your 5* review.
Debra_S, Nov 2023
Grant was a great storyteller, bringing life to the London locations important to Bowie’s life and career. The tour ended at an aptly-named pub!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Debra thank you for attending my Golden Years tour and thank you for your kind review its always appreciated.
Helen_W, Nov 2023
Grant was very knowledge and conducted the tour with enthusiasm. Great for Bowie & music fans alike providing a complete history of the early and later life of David Bowie.
Totally recommend.
Diane_L, Nov 2023
Another very interesting walking tour by Grant. He is a very knowledgeable host. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks Grant!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Diane thank you for attending the Bowie tour and for leaving your 5* review.
Julie_A, Nov 2023
Grant takes you on a journey starting from Bowie’s early days in Brixton, through to Soho, where so many of his iconic songs were written & recorded. Along the way he effortlessly recalls dates, names & stories about concerts, chance meetings & relationships of some of the greats from the music scene spanning back to the 60’s. Marc Bolan, John Lennon, Elton John, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney……the list is endless. A must for any music fan.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Julie thank you and Mark for attending the Golden Years tour and for leaving me such a wonderful review.
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