London SoHo District Walk - Semi-Private (Max 12)
About this activity
Explore Soho on a 2.5-hour semi-private guided walking tour for up to 12 guests. See Piccadilly Circus, Carnaby Street, LGBTQ+ landmarks and Chinatown with a professional guide.
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
Walk with a local guide through Soho’s entertainment, fashion and social history. From Piccadilly Circus, visit Golden Square and Carnaby Street, hear the story of the Broad Street Pump, and continue through Berwick Street Market, Dean Street and Soho Square. Explore Old Compton Street’s LGBTQ+ history before finishing in Chinatown. This is an outdoor walk; venue entry is not included. Meet at 218–223 Piccadilly, then begin at Piccadilly Circus, Soho’s bright West End gateway. Continue through Golden Square, pass the London Palladium and follow Carnaby Street’s Swinging Sixties fashion story.
Discover the character of London’s Soho with a small group of no more than 12 guests on a 2.5-hour guided walk. Meet at 218–223 Piccadilly, then begin at Piccadilly Circus, Soho’s bright West End gateway. Continue through Golden Square, pass the London Palladium and follow Carnaby Street’s Swinging Sixties fashion story. At the Broad Street Pump, hear how John Snow’s 1854 investigation reshaped public health. Explore Berwick Street Market, Meard Street and Dean Street, where the district’s literary and music stories intersect. Soho Square leads to Old Compton Street and the Admiral Duncan, important to the LGBTQ+ community. The walk concludes in Chinatown. Stops may vary with local conditions. Venues are viewed from outside; food, drinks, hotel transfers, gratuities and luggage storage are excluded.
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
Itinerary
Piccadilly Circus
Meet at 218–223 Piccadilly; begin at the neon-lit West End junction.
Golden Square and London Palladium
Hear the area’s aristocratic and theatre stories.
Meeting point
Start Location
Soho walk meeting point — 218–223 Piccadilly
218-223 Piccadilly, London W1V 9LB, UK
Meet the guide here 10 minutes before the reserved start time.
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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 218–223 Piccadilly, London W1V 9LB, 10 minutes early.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 2.5-hour route.
- The tour runs rain or shine; dress for London weather.
- The walk begins at Piccadilly Circus and ends in Chinatown.
- Bring an ID or a photo of one.
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
Reviews
Absolutely amazing. Best guide EVER! From start to finish so much to see and learn. Our guide was a wealth of knowledge
Sergio es un excelente guía, conoce muy bien tema y es muy amable
Excellent guide. Knowledgeable about art history and chose prominent and interesting works to highlight in the tour.
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Additional information
Please meet at 218–223 Piccadilly, London W1V 9LB, 10 minutes before departure. Bring an ID or photo of one. For assistance call +1 917 999 0380.