London Soho District Walking Tour – Semi-Private
About this activity
Explore London’s Soho on a 2.5-hour semi-private walking tour capped at 12 guests. Visit Piccadilly Circus, Carnaby Street, Chinatown and more while uncovering music, fashion, LGBTQ+ and social history.
Highlights
- See Piccadilly Circus and London’s West End
- Walk Carnaby Street, tied to Swinging Sixties fashion
- Hear Beatles, Charlie Chaplin and Soho music stories
- Explore LGBTQ+ history on Old Compton Street
- Discover Soho’s theatres, food and cultural history
Full description
Explore London’s Soho on a 2.5-hour semi-private walking tour limited to 12 guests. With an expert local guide, follow an outdoor route from Piccadilly Circus through Golden Square, Carnaby Street, Berwick Street Market, Dean Street and Soho Square, finishing in Chinatown. Hear how Soho became a hub for theatre, fashion, music and nightlife. Discover Carnaby Street’s Swinging Sixties legacy and designers Mary Quant and Vivienne Westwood; pass the London Palladium, associated with Charlie Chaplin and The Beatles; and hear about Karl Marx, Oscar Wilde and The Rolling Stones on Dean Street. Visit the Broad Street Pump site where Dr. John Snow transformed public health history, and explore LGBTQ+ history around Old Compton Street and the Admiral Duncan. Venues and buildings are viewed from outside; there are no interior visits. Food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities, and luggage or coat storage are not included. Stops may vary with local conditions.
Included / Excluded
- 2.5-hour guided outdoor walking tour
- Professional local tour guide
- Semi-private group limited to 12 guests
- Route through Soho and Chinatown
- Food and drinks are not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included
- Gratuities are not included
- Luggage or coat storage is not included
Important information
Know before you book
- Semi-private tour for up to 12 guests; duration 2.5 hours.
- Outdoor walking tour; venues and buildings are viewed from outside.
- Food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
Know before you go
- Meet at Piccadilly Circus; finish in Chinatown.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 2.5-hour route.
- The tour runs rain or shine; dress for London weather.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
