Secrets of Soho Tour: Hidden Stories, Legends & Iconic Streets
Overview
Discover a glimpse of the astonishing true stories behind this 45 stop experience. Wander along Greek Street, where Casanova flirted outrageously and fled from a furious husband. Stand before the medieval church where condemned prisoners paused for their final drink on the way to execution.
Follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, whose experiences here helped inspire Oliver Twist. Discover the intimate Soho bar where a teenage Amy Winehouse secretly sang long before fame. See Britain’s Tin Pan Alley, where a young Elton John once worked as an office boy.
Visit the pub that became Charles de Gaulle’s Free French headquarters during the Second World War. See where David Bowie recorded his first album on credit, where Beatlemania first erupted, and where Jimi Hendrix gave his final Soho performance.
This is not a dry history tour, but a lively, fun and unforgettable journey through hidden Soho.
This activity includes:
- The Three Greyhounds
- Carnaby Street Lights
- Soho Square Gardens
- St Giles in the Fields
- The Admiral Duncan - Soho
On arrival
Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour starts. Meet your guide outside the main entrance of the Dominion Theatre, 268 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AQ
Directly opposite Tottenham Court Road Underground Station. Your guide will be holding a WanderingPANDA sign. If you are arriving by Tube, Tottenham Court Road is the closest station and only a short walk away.
Things to note
The tour is conducted in clear, slow and easy to understand English.
This is a 2.5 hour walking tour, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Please dress for the weather, as the tour takes place rain or shine. Please arrive on time, as late arrivals may miss the start of the experience.
Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
