Step into the world of Freddie Mercury and Queen on this exclusive London tour, exploring the places that shaped one of the greatest rock legends of all time. From iconic recording studios to the home where Freddie spent his final days, this experience offers a deep dive into the history, passion, and music of Queen. Led by an expert guide, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes stories and little-known facts about Freddie’s life, career, and enduring legacy.
Highlights:
• Explore the history of Freddie Mercury and Queen in London.
• Visit the pub where Freddie first met Brian May and Roger Taylor.
• See the house where Freddie lived with Mary Austin in the 1970s.
• Walk past Garden Lodge, where Freddie spent his final years, now home to Mary Austin and her family.
• Discover where Freddie met opera singer Montserrat Caballé.
• Visit the venue of Freddie’s last-ever performance.
• Explore the streets of Kensington, where Freddie once worked at a market selling clothes and his artwork.
Tour Overview:
London is a city full of stories, and few are as legendary as those of Queen and Freddie Mercury. This tour takes you on a journey through the places where the band’s history was made.
Begin at one of the major concert venues where Queen performed unforgettable shows, including their legendary Christmas concerts in 1975 and 1979. Next, visit the renowned recording studio where hits like Who Wants to Live Forever and Barcelona were recorded. You’ll also see another famous studio where the band rehearsed their groundbreaking music.
Continue to Freddie’s former home with Mary Austin, the inspiration for Love of My Life. From there, visit the flat where Queen’s members lived together in their early days, before stopping at the pub where Freddie first met Mary, Brian, and Roger.
A visit to Freddie’s last home, Garden Lodge, provides a glimpse into the private side of his life. Then, explore the area where Freddie lived in his early years, discovering where he once sold clothes and his own paintings at Kensington Market.
The journey continues to the Royal Opera House, a place close to Freddie’s heart, and where he first met Montserrat Caballé. End your tour at the site of Freddie’s final live performance, his appearance in the Time musical on April 14, 1988.
This tour is a must for any Queen fan, offering a rare and intimate look into the life of one of music’s most extraordinary talents.
Price:
£1484 per group