N.B. this walk will not take place on the following dates:
25-12-2025
Short read: A Magical Mystery Tour of Beatles’ London
“Oh, I believe in yesterday” read:Guided bythe pied piper of Beatlemania, The Magical Mystery Tour is waiting to take you away…
“A splendid time is guaranteed for all” read: So let me introduce you to the one and only Richard P. (“his personal knowledge adds an element of credibility that is unavailable elsewhere” USA Today). His Magical Mystery Tour is a chance to “Imagine” Beatlemania and the Swinging 60s. Highlights include their “Apple offices” (where they played the famous rooftop session); the legendary Abbey Road Studios; Paul McCartney’s headquarters; the tiny gallery where John Lennon first set eyes on Yoko Ono (that fateful encounter that changed everything); the world-famous zebra crosswalk(you’ll walk the walk – a moment that’s a keeper, so be sure to bring your camera). The utterly assured,* completely in command of topic and terrain – let alone well connected – Richard P. unerringly takes us back… Recaptures the era when London was the cultural capital of the world and the Fab Four were its rulers. Places I remember all my life… all we want is you, it’ll be just like you want it to… *Tempted to say wraith-like – the 6th Beatle?
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THE GUIDING
Don’t just take it from us…
BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR – THE PRACTICALS
Meet Richard P. just outside exit 1 of Tottenham CourtRoad Tube Stop.
If arriving on the Elizabeth line follow the signs for the Tottenham Court Road Exit and then take Exit 1, Oxford Street South
N.B. we make a short Tube journey to Abbey Road so getting a Day Travel Card or an Oyster Card – “a ticket to ride” – is a good idea. The walk ends at the Abbey Road Studio, a three-minute walk from St. John’s Wood Tube Stop.
LONDON WALKS REVIEWS
“RICHARD Porter is the smartest man in Britain – at least when it comes to The Beatles. In reality, considering the Sixties pop scene was a hotbed of sex and psychedelic drugs, he probably knows more about The Beatles than the remaining members of the Fab Four can remember themselves.” Brian Crisp National Travel Editor, Escape
“When it comes to possessing a thorough knowledge of the movements of the Beatles, there are few who can surpass Richard Porter. Dubbed the “Beatles Brain of Britain,” his personal kinship with John, Paul, George and Ringo makes the London tours he conducts for London Walks some of the most popular in the city. After more than 20 years and guiding around 150,000 visitors, Richard’s lead is the one to heed. His personal knowledge adds an element of credibility that is unavailable elsewhere.” USA Today
“The walls in front of the famous studios are smeared with a million cliches, long-standing graffiti proclaiming the fans’ undying love. Here, several years ago, Paul McCartney appeared while Porter was doing his tour. Springing cheerily from his limo, Paul consorted with the fans before vamoosing to cut his album. Porter had captured the moment. Snap! We are agog. For there it is: Paul looking cherubic. As does Porter, standing before us now, irrepressible, and so likeable that you wish you could set him to music. Will lightning strike twice? Will a Beatle casually materialise? But Porter is talking again, more facts, more memorabilia. Yeah, yeah, yeah.” Traveller
“London Walks puts you into the hands of an expert on the particular area and topic of a tour…” The New York Times
“The original and best – there are several companies offering walking tours of London but London Walks (London’s oldest) is easily the pick of the bunch” London, Cadogan Guide
“A splendid time is guaranteed for all” Toronto Globe and Mail
Best Beatles Walk “If you are a Beatles fan then you will love touring London with Richard P! My family had the pleasure of joining Richard on the Beatles “In My Life” walk and enjoyed every moment. The tour is very informative and hits many great spots such as John and Yoko’s home, film locations for Beatles movies, and ends at Abbey Road. Richard is knowledgeable, projects well so you can hear every word he says, and takes great care to make sure the tour stays safe and together when walking down the streets of London. I want to go back to London just to experience more tours with this company!” Pkid71 Saginaw, Michigan[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
LONDON WALKS PRIVATE WALKS
If you can’t make one of the regularly scheduled, just-turn-up, Beatles Magical Mystery Tour it can always be booked as a private tour. If you go private you can have the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour walk – or any other London Walk – on a day and at a time that suits your convenience. We’ll tailor it to your requirements. Ring Fiona or Mary on 020 7624 3978 or email us at [email protected] and we’ll set it up and make it happen for you. A private London Walk – they’re good value for an individual or couple and sensational value for a group – makes an ideal group or educational or birthday party or office (team-building) or club outing.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LONDON WALKS
A private London Walk makes a fab gift – be it a birthday or anniversary or Christmas present or whatever. Merchandise schmerchandise (gift wrapped or not) – but giving someone an experience, now that’s special. Memories make us rich.
We learned a lot of fun facts about the Beatles and saw a number of historical sites where they recorded and performed their music! Richard was a great tour guide.
Rated 5 out of 5
Karen –
Very good and Richard was very informative and helpful and we learnt a lot about the Beatles that we never knew. Would recommend this tour
Rated 5 out of 5
Julie –
Great tour walking through the streets of London! Very informative as well as pleasant. Highly recommend this tour with Adam. Magical Mystery Tour, for sure.
Rated 5 out of 5
Hans & Selina –
Thank you Adam for the wonderful walk of Magical Mystery. You really nailed it! Warm regards from the Dutch John & Yoko aka Hans & Selina
Rated 5 out of 5
Zach –
The Magical Mystery Tour with Adam is truly one of a kind, and you don’t have to take my word for it, just look at the endless 5 star reviews for it. Whatever you’re looking for in a tour guide, Adam checks the box, and then some. Maybe most surprising is Adam’s soothing voice, then kind you could listen to forever and ever. If you have the chance, don’t hesitate to take this as you won’t be disappointed. And if you do end up disappointed, you can email me at [email protected] and I will gladly refund you what you paid. Yes, I believe in him that much.
Rated 5 out of 5
Ian –
My wife booked this Beatles tour with Adam, primarily for me but she found it just as informative and enjoyable as myself. Visiting streets we hadn’t walked down before despite visiting London many times. Adam our guide was fabulous, he kept us amused as well as informed, and took us to a number of sites I had heard of but had never been to before.
I can’t recommend this tour enough, worth every Penny (Lane).
Rated 5 out of 5
Susan Casey –
Our Magical Mystery Tour with Adam was superb! He is everything a tour guide should be: informed, engaging, a great storyteller, and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in The Beatles. Thanks, Adam!
Rated 5 out of 5
Samantha Stifler-Athas –
Richard was wonderful! This was our second Walks tour. My husband is a Beatles fanatics and musician and this made his day (since a young boy he’s been singing their tunes!) We had a lovely time and will be back for more!
Rated 5 out of 5
Kristin Madigan –
Excellent tour. One of the top highlights of our visit to London! Richard gave so much information as well as conducting a very enjoyable experience. I sure learned many new things that I did not know. The tour was well planned and guided. I hope to have the pleasure of going on another tour soon.
Rated 5 out of 5
Robert Campbell –
Richard was so knowledgeable, he made this a memorable walk. We toured through some odd and interesting areas of London, the walk would have been interesting even without the Beatles connection
Jodi_S –
We learned a lot of fun facts about the Beatles and saw a number of historical sites where they recorded and performed their music! Richard was a great tour guide.
Karen –
Very good and Richard was very informative and helpful and we learnt a lot about the Beatles that we never knew. Would recommend this tour
Julie –
Great tour walking through the streets of London! Very informative as well as pleasant. Highly recommend this tour with Adam. Magical Mystery Tour, for sure.
Hans & Selina –
Thank you Adam for the wonderful walk of Magical Mystery. You really nailed it! Warm regards from the Dutch John & Yoko aka Hans & Selina
Zach –
The Magical Mystery Tour with Adam is truly one of a kind, and you don’t have to take my word for it, just look at the endless 5 star reviews for it. Whatever you’re looking for in a tour guide, Adam checks the box, and then some. Maybe most surprising is Adam’s soothing voice, then kind you could listen to forever and ever. If you have the chance, don’t hesitate to take this as you won’t be disappointed. And if you do end up disappointed, you can email me at [email protected] and I will gladly refund you what you paid. Yes, I believe in him that much.
Ian –
My wife booked this Beatles tour with Adam, primarily for me but she found it just as informative and enjoyable as myself. Visiting streets we hadn’t walked down before despite visiting London many times. Adam our guide was fabulous, he kept us amused as well as informed, and took us to a number of sites I had heard of but had never been to before.
I can’t recommend this tour enough, worth every Penny (Lane).
Susan Casey –
Our Magical Mystery Tour with Adam was superb! He is everything a tour guide should be: informed, engaging, a great storyteller, and considerate. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend it to anyone even remotely interested in The Beatles. Thanks, Adam!
Samantha Stifler-Athas –
Richard was wonderful! This was our second Walks tour. My husband is a Beatles fanatics and musician and this made his day (since a young boy he’s been singing their tunes!) We had a lovely time and will be back for more!
Kristin Madigan –
Excellent tour. One of the top highlights of our visit to London! Richard gave so much information as well as conducting a very enjoyable experience. I sure learned many new things that I did not know. The tour was well planned and guided. I hope to have the pleasure of going on another tour soon.
Robert Campbell –
Richard was so knowledgeable, he made this a memorable walk. We toured through some odd and interesting areas of London, the walk would have been interesting even without the Beatles connection