Top 7 Soho Tours in London

1.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44Our pick

Walk Soho with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at historic pubs linked to music legends and London pub life. The two-and-a-half-hour route starts at Piccadilly Circus at 2 pm and ends on Berwick Street. Groups are capped at 15; drinks cost extra. Guides have included Ben, Gherto, Tom, Harvey, Callum, Danny and Henry.

“We visited four pubs in London, all with different atmospheres and history all tied to the London music scene. Our tour guide Gherto was knowledgeable in all aspects UK history, culture, and the music scene making the tour a highlight of our vacation. By the end of the tour, Gherto felt more like family than just our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Gherto as your guide.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 836 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide by the winged statue at Piccadilly Circus, then walk into Soho for four historic pub stops and stories linked to John Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and more. Drinks are available to buy, not included. Guides such as Gherto, Ben, Henry, and Sy have led tours.

“The guide Gherto was awesome, I highly recomment this tour!”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Soho with a local English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect Indian, Burmese, Sicilian and Cantonese food, cocktails, dessert, and stories about the neighborhood’s music and literary past. Guides have included Tom, Jordana, Dave and Jay. The tour is for ages 18 and up.

“Go hungry! Food was excellent and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve done food tours in other cities and this was one of my favorites. Highly recommend!!”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.London Soho Food Tour with 7+ Tastings of Delicious Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Start near Golden Square and follow a guide through Soho and Chinatown, sampling dishes such as truffle arancini, beef rendang, bao, and several gins. The 3.5-hour tour caps its group at 10 and ends near Leicester Square. Guides including Paul, Gary, Anita, Anna, and Tom have earned praise for mixing local stories with practical restaurant tips.

“Great food and a very personable and knowledgeable guide! We had a great time and loved the array of food presented. Our guide (Theo) was so charming and intelligent, it was a great evening out!”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.The Original Soho Punk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 320 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37

Spend about 2.5 hours walking Soho with Aidan, a guide who experienced London’s 1970s punk scene firsthand. Visit music landmarks tied to the Sex Pistols and their contemporaries, hear personal stories and myth-busting detail, and use his photos to picture venues that have vanished. The walk starts near Oxford Street and ends outside the 100 Club.

“Aidan was a great tour guide telling the real story of punk. Loved hearing about the real history, not the Hollywood story, but from someone who was there.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about three hours eating your way through one of London’s food districts with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a Borough Market, Soho or East End route, then follow local stops for dishes such as fish and chips, Chinatown street food, Jewish bagels or British cheese. Guides Tom, David and Sam have led memorable tours.

“Excellent tour guide. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Went to places that you would have normally just have walked past. Great experience.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk from Soho Square to Covent Garden with a guide who links London’s food to its local history. Stops may include a centuries-old market, fish and chips, an 800-year-old pub, a historic coffee shop and a famous dairy. Food and drink cost extra, so you choose what and how much to eat.

“Mike was a fantastic guide! Saw 8 different delicious food spots. Recommend to anyone wanting to sample some tasty places in London!”

Check availability →Read our full review