Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Indulge in four unique, local historic pubs, as you embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Soho, where music, mischief and history, intertwine.
Explore the hallowed grounds where the Beatles recorded Hey Jude, The Rolling Stones played their first ever gig, and the site of Jimi Hendrix's last ever performance.
See where Mozart lived. Yes, The Mozart!
Drink a beer in the pub where The Who were barred for life, and even a pub where Dumbledore found himself in a rowdy brawl! – tales that will captivate your imagination.
Discover Soho’s diverse historic tapestry and iconic venues, immersing yourself in the neighbourhood's infamous past and present.
Search Soho's lesser-known corners, once frequented by luminaries like Karl Marx, Casanova, and Marilyn Monroe while hearing tales of modern visitors like Jason Mamoa - AKA Aquaman - and The future King and Queen William and Kate.
If you are seeking an extraordinary off-the-beaten-path adventure, then this is for you!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Entrance to venues
Local English Speaking Guide
Food and Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Soho
Welcome to London’s famous Soho - a mixture of Broadway, Amsterdam, Vegas and Hollywood all rolled into one. Experience British pub culture at its best as we raise enjoy a drink or two at venues made famous by the Rolling Stones, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and even Mozart himself. Come see why Soho is one of the world’s most iconic entertainment districts, where the rich and famous have rubbed shoulders with the down and out for over 300 years! Please note: To keep the ticket price as low as possible for guests, drinks are not included.
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
Reviews
1,914 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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keithhT9189XO,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour with Sy who was very knowledgeable and friendly and amusing wouldn’t hesitate to do another tour with him.
Great tour, great guide
Carlos A,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had the best experience ever! Callum was a great guide, funny, knowledgeable and very entertaining. We really enjoyed our tour. We recommend it 100%.
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gina b,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Al was an amazing tour guide- his tour exceeded our expectations. Loads of fun and history and Al is a wonderful storyteller.
Great tour. Harvey was a great guide
Mark M,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Harvey was an excellent guide. Gave great behind the scenes stories of music and pub life in SoHo dating back to the origin of SoHo.
Soho tour
Happiness610888,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour of soho made all the better by our fantastic tour guide, Sy! Really knowledgeable and keeps everyone engaged. Would highly recommend.
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
W6127TNjohnh,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience on the Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour. Our tour guide Sy was extremely enthusiastic and obviously enjoys his work. Throughout the tour Sy spoke enthusiastically to every member of the group. The tour was never rushed and Sy gave us plenty of time to spend time at every venue. Learnt so much history about the Soho airier. Thank you so much Sy for a great day.
Would definitely recommend
Matej K,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.0010/10 experience. Shout out to Ben! Its a super cool tour for those who love Rock and Roll and beers! And basically for anyone who want to experience Sohos energy
Must-do Pub Tour in London!
Emily J,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved our pub tour experience in SoHo. Our tour guide Gherto was so passionate and knowledgeable, and made the experience incredibly memorable. After numerous tours throughout Europe, this was hands down our favorite! We are already planning our next trip to London and will definitely recommend this tour to all of our friends and family traveling abroad.
Our annual Jolly Boys excursion to the West End for fun and entertainment.
derekhB6396CM,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sy Thomas made our afternoon both informative and entertaining with his obvious knowledge, natural wit and a genuine warmth towards our group. He clearly enjoys the area and sharing its history all of which contributed significantly to a very enjoyable experience. Thanks Sy! If you do other tours let us know because you’ll be our front runner to lead it.
Fun experience and great guide!
Alice N,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun experience. Ben, our guide, was very funny and knowledgeable and enthusiastic all the time. We tried 4 different pubs and met lots of interesting people. Would do it again! Thank you Ben for the great afternoon :)
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