Soho and Chinatown Food Walking Tour London
About this activity
Highlights
- Taste global flavors in Soho and Chinatown
- Enjoy Spanish croquettas and Sicilian cannoli
- Classic and unique Southeast Asian dishes
- Discover a secret exclusive tasting
- Experience London with expert local guides
Full description
Step into the vibrant heart of London’s Soho and Chinatown for a mouthwatering exploration of cultures, flavors, and foodie secrets! This guided walking tour promises a culinary journey through Europe and Asia, savor creamy croquettas, authentic Sicilian cannoli, irresistible mozzarella sticks, and Southeast Asian signature dishes like coconut rendang curry with roti and BBQ pork bao buns. Led by a passionate local expert, discover the origins of these classic treats, sip on local tipples (including the area’s favorite gins and a unique Vermouth), and unveil a secret dish available nowhere else. With small groups for a truly personalized touch, you'll immerse yourself in Soho’s lively food scene and leave with new favorites.
Soho is one of London's best neighbourhoods for foodies, but finding the essential spots can be daunting. This walking tasting tour offers two durations: a 2-hour Express tour for those short on time, and a 3-hour Classic tour for a fuller exploration. Both tours are led by expert local guides who share the food history of Soho while you sample Italian, Spanish, and Southeast Asian dishes. Highlights include tastings such as croquettas, Sicilian cannoli, coconut rendang with roti, and BBQ pork bao buns, as well as drinks like gin and a Vermouth. You'll also enjoy an exclusive Secret Dish, only revealed on the tour. Group sizes are kept small for a more intimate and engaging experience.
Upgrade Your Drink! 🥂 Choose from Kong Tea, Plum Wine, or Local Craft Beer. (21+ only)
Included / Excluded
- Beef Rendang Curry with Roti Flatbread | A Selection of Croquettas
- BBQ Pork Bao Buns | Classic Canoli | Our Secret Dish
- 3 Historic Gins | Drink at a local pub | Vermouth
- Guide's gratuity
- Transportation
Itinerary
Carnaby Street: Iconic street for 1960s fashion and culture.
Spirit of Soho Mural: Reflects Soho's artistic history serving as a vibrant expression of its cultural identity.
Great Windmill Street/The Windmill: a historic entertainment venue famous for its innovative nude revues during WWII.
Soho's Red Light District: The seedy side of Soho and an Historical adult entertainment area.
Berwick Street Market: a traditional and bustling marketplace since the 18th century.
Chinatown: A vibrant hub of Chinese culture, showcasing the city's multicultural diversity and offering authentic cuisine.
The vibrant heart of London's Chinese community, centred on Gerrard Street in the West End and marked by ornate paifang gates, red lanterns, and bilingual street signs. Home to dozens of authentic restaurants, bakeries, and tea shops representing Cantonese, Sichuan, and regional Chinese cuisines. A lively stop on your tour !
Meeting point
Start Location
17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Some venues do not accept guests under 18 years old
- Vegetarian and vegan options are not available
- Alcoholic beverages: 18+ only.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Bring a reusable water bottle
- Check local parking options in advance
Cancellation policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Good to know
- Due to some of the venues dress code requirements no full tracksuits or flip flops are allowed on the tour thank you
- IMPORTANT: Some of our venues do not accept under 18. Guest who are under 18 will be turned away and will miss out on some spots
- We cannot accommodate the following dietary restrictions: eggs, dairy free, gluten free, lactose intolerance, coeliac, nut allergy and vegan.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please note that this tour is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over.
Traveler reviews
Wonderful experience
We loved the tour informed about a lot music history Beatles, and Rolling Stones, etc the pace was great not to fast, great variety of food, most places you sat down the drinks were great and plentiful Luke our tour guide was excellent.
Soho!
Paul is an excellent guide. He tells entertaining stories and tailors the information he shares to his guests' interests. Highly recommended. I wouldn't recommend the drink upgrade, though; the cocktail was unique, but the wine wasn't. But that’s a matter of personal taste.
Excellent experience 10/10
Paddy, our guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable. He found common interests among the people in the group and made sure to provide information and stories that interested us. The food and drinks were great. I highly recommend.
Fantastic tour and guide Paddy was great
It was worth every penny and more. Our guide Paddy gave us much more information than expected and really showed us SoHo as an insider. Great food and humor throughout. Highly recommend everyone do this.
Mixed feelings
Our guide Luke was fantastic! However, the portions were very meager compared to our Secret Food Tour in Milan. We got 2 croquettes, 1 canoli, 1 pork bao buns, and a small beef dish which doesn’t feel like a lot for what we paid for. If you’re looking for a great tour, do it. If you’re looking to get your money worth for the food, don’t do it.