London · SOHO AND MAYFAIR TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 13 soho and mayfair tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four historic pubs linked to music legends and London nightlife. Hear stories about The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, Mozart, and Soho’s colorful past. Drinks cost extra, and groups are capped at 15.
“Such a fun tour. Gherto was awesome and we learned a ton. Top notch experience and well run. Would highly recommend.”
Follow an English-speaking guide from Piccadilly Circus through Soho’s music-packed streets. Visit four historic pubs, hear stories about Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, Mozart, and The Who, and buy drinks as you go. Guides including Gherto, Henry, Ben, Sy, and Tom are praised for humor and strong storytelling.
“Calum is a Great tour guide!!! Fun, entertaining, informative! Book your tour with him you won't regret it! ✌️🇬🇧😃”
Spend 3½ hours exploring Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Eat across Indian, Burmese, Sicilian, and Cantonese stops, enjoy drinks and dessert, and hear stories about rock music, Mozart, Chinatown, and Soho nightlife. Groups are capped at 12.
“We have gone on several food tours and this was by far the best. Our guide (Dave) was (this may sound silly to some of you), appropriately dressed and his vocabulary was excellent. Re: the tour, the choice of restaurants was a perfect balance of “out of the box” without being inedible. The food was delicious and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the establishments. Another plus was that after several days of exhausting tours, the restaurant locations were pretty compact. Dave was very considerate of one of our fellow travelers who was recovering from a recent surgery. I was very impressed with the quality of this tour.”
Follow a private guide through Soho and Mayfair, sampling chocolates, pastries, and hot chocolate while learning how chocolate is made and hearing local stories. Guides including Jennifer, Hazel, Natasha, and Tasha bring their own expertise. The walk ends near Oxford Circus after about three hours.
“Natasha was great, really knew her topic. Learned a lot about chocolate and tasted some fantastic chocolate.”
Spend 3.5 hours walking Soho and Chinatown with a local guide such as Paul, Gary, Anita, Anna, or Tom. Expect generous tastings of croquettes, truffle arancini, rendang, bao, vermouth, and three historic gins, plus stories about music, nightlife, markets, and London’s mixed cultures.
“Had a great time and Anna was a terrific guide, full of energy and charisma! Got to know SoHo intimately with lots of recommendations and stories to mark the way. Be warned for those who don’t drink much or are with kids-This was an alcohol heavy tour, not something that I was aware of prior to arriving to the tour itself so be forewarned and there were no nonalcoholic options available either which was unfortunate.”
Join Aidan for a 2.5-hour walk through Soho’s punk past. See former clubs, studios, and music landmarks tied to the Sex Pistols and their peers, while firsthand stories and old photos fill in what modern London has erased.
“This tour was amazing! I loved walking around Soho and hearing about the history of punk that happened there. Aiden, our guide, was AMAZING! He was funny, passionate about the material, and really knew his stuff. He was there when it happened! I was listening to his every word. Definitely my favorite thing I did on the trip!”
Choose a private London food tour through Borough Market, Soho, or the East End. Guides such as Tom, David, and Sam lead you to generous servings of street food, pub fare, market specialties, and desserts. Expect a welcome cocktail, local stories, and enough food for a full meal.
“My daughter and I took this private SoHo tour with David and it was one of the best food tours I have ever taken, and I have taken many. David introduced us to new foods and an elevated version of favorites. He pairs that with great local knowledge of the area. David is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his tours. He is also very funny and personable. Highly recommended!!”
Join an English-speaking driver and host/barista on a 15-person pedal bike through Soho and Piccadilly. Choose a one or two-hour ride, play music, stop at local pubs or a chocolatier, and order drinks on board. Shady, Niamh, or another host may lead your group.
“Fantastic experience! Despite the absence of alcohol on board, it wasn’t a problem since we made up for it by visiting two pubs and extending our time. Highly recommended!”
Walk from Grosvenor Square to St James’s Palace, hearing ghost stories tied to Berkeley Square, the Royal Academy, Green Park, and more. English-speaking guides such as Tom, Giles, and Natalie have led past tours, mixing London history, humor, and eerie detail.
“The storyteller was an australian guy named Tom. Even for us as non native English speakers it was a great experience! We would highly recommend!”
Meet English-speaking hosts inside Zoo Bar, then visit four nightlife venues around Soho, the West End, and Leicester Square. You get club entry, welcome shots, drink deals, group hosts, and digital photos over four hours. Bring valid photo ID and dress smart-casual.
“Loved the activity ! Chloe was an amazing guide ! I had so much fun”
Start at the King Charles II Statue in Soho Square and follow a guide through Soho and Covent Garden for British classics, market food, fish and chips, pub specialties, bakeries, and local stories. Food and drinks cost extra, so you choose what suits your appetite.
“Mike was a fantastic guide! Saw 8 different delicious food spots. Recommend to anyone wanting to sample some tasty places in London!”
Spend three hours at The Spice of Life in Soho with the Jazz, Soul, Funk Collective. Expect close-up live jazz, a relaxed jam session open to singers and instrumentalists, and optional Sunday roast or vegetarian and vegan food. Food and drinks cost extra.
“Brilliant! I enjoyed my time spent Staff are friendly and welcoming Very uplifting spirit of music and instruments plus different players with different body expressions; l get carried away too”
Join Evren for a two-hour English-language walk through Soho’s music landmarks, from Denmark Street and Soho Square to the former Trident Studios. Hear stories about Bowie, the Beatles, Elton John, Hendrix, and the Sex Pistols, then continue to the Dog and Duck pub for optional drinks and music-business tales.
“This was a gem of a tour. Guide Everan was so friendly and knowledgeable and really brought out the modern (and also not so modern - Mozart came into it!) musical history of Soho. We had an absolutely great morning. Would highly recommend 👌 👍 👏 Susanna and Jamie Braswell”
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