Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

(47 customer reviews )

Tottenham Court Road Station, Exit 1 opposite The Flying Horse Pub

Guided by Richard P

Adult: £20 · Students & Seniors: £15 · Children: £5

Walk Times

Day Walk Type Start Time End Time
Sunday Weekly 11 am 1 pm Winter Summer Reserve Online
Thursday Weekly 11 am 1 pm Winter Summer Reserve Online
Wednesday Weekly 2 pm 4 pm Winter Summer Reserve Online

N.B. this walk will not take place on the following dates:

25-12-2025

N.B. this walk is sold out on the following dates:

03-07-2025

Short read: A Magical Mystery Tour of  Beatles’ London 

“Oh, I believe in yesterday” read: Guided by the 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

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BEATLES MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR – THE PRACTICALS

Meet Richard P. just outside exit 1 of Tottenham Court Road 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.

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47 reviews for Beatles Magical Mystery Tour

  1. Kimberly Thatcher

    This tour with Ollie is a must! Super fun and informative, one of our favorite points in our whole trip. We learned a ton and got to see major points of interest throughout the Beatles’ careers. Absolutely a wonderful time. Cannot recommend high enough. Book it!

  2. Andy Diaz Michaus

    We had an absolute blast on the Beatles Magical Mystery Tour with Adam as our guide! His passion for the Beatles and deep knowledge of their history made every stop come alive. From the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing to the hidden gems like the gallery where John met Yoko, Adam’s storytelling was engaging and full of fun facts we’d never heard before. He kept the group together, ensured everyone was safe, could hear, and added a great sense of humor to the experience. The tour was well-paced, and the short Tube ride to Abbey Road was seamless. As Beatles fans, this was a dream come true, and Adam’s expertise made it truly magical. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to step back into the Swinging 60s! Thanks, Adam, for a splendid time! Best regards from Minnesota.

  3. Juliet – Australia

    Richard was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. My dad and I both learned things, and my dad being a big Beatles fan, says a lot. There was a transport issue on our tour which was completely out of Richard’s control, but he handled it very well and managed to accomodate everyone’s needs and get us to the end of the tour without much time lost. We would highly recommend this tour for any Beatles fans! Thanks Richard, hope we passed the audition! 🙂

  4. Roberto

    The Magical Mystery Tour with Adam is brilliant and a must-do.

  5. Hans Meygaarden

    Thank you Adam for the wonderful walk of Magical Mystery. You really nailed it!

  6. Kent and Julie

    We did the Magical Mystery Tour on 6/12 with guide Jon who was incredibly knowledgeable Had a great time and would highly recommend it!!

  7. Jenny

    Richard was amazing , very knowledgeable and made the story very real.

  8. Carol S.

    The “Magical Mystery Tour” with Adam was outstanding. He’s incredibly knowledgable about Beatles and all music and he’s interesting and has a great sense of humor. It was such a thrill to finally have a tour with him after doing some virtual tours during the pandemic. I highly recommend this if you’re a Beatles lover.

  9. Linda

    Outstanding, informative, highly recommended. Richard Porter was an encyclopedia of knowledge. The tour was spot on, well paced and thoroughly enjoyable to any fan of the Beatle and the swinging 60’s.

  10. 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.

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