Soho may be small on the map, but it is one of London’s most extraordinary hidden treasures, a 400 year old jewel packed with secrets, legends and remarkable moments that most people walk straight past. This 45 stop Soho experience reveals a side of London most visitors never truly see.
Here is a glimpse of some of the astonishing and unusual true stories behind this journey. Wander along Greek Street, where Casanova, the legendary Venetian playboy, flirted outrageously and fled in a hurry from a furious husband. Stand before the medieval church where condemned prisoners paused for their final drink on the way to execution, a ritual as haunting as it is fascinating.
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 the world knew her voice. See Britain’s Tin Pan Alley, one of the most important streets in British music, where a young Elton John worked as an office boy years before fame found him.
Visit the pub, once run by a German landlord, that became Charles de Gaulle’s Free French headquarters during the Second World War. See the Soho recording studio where a young and penniless David Bowie recorded his first album on credit. Stand on the spot where Beatlemania first erupted. Stand where Jimi Hendrix gave his final Soho performance, just days before he died.
The experience then continues into Chinatown, where the atmosphere shifts and new discoveries unfold. Here, a hand picked selection of delicious Asian street food tastings introduces a variety of flavours, adding a new dimension to the journey.
This is more than a walking tour with tastings. It is a celebration of history, culture and the rich diversity of Soho and Chinatown, with delicious flavours adding a memorable new layer to the experience.
After this tour, you will never see Soho and Chinatown the same way again.
Ready to be surprised?
Come and uncover the secrets of Soho and Chinatown on this unforgettable journey with us.
