Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
By Experience Local Tours
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Ages 18-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 2h 30m
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Entrance to venues
What's not included- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Start:
- Piccadilly Circus, London, UKThe Winged Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus. It's the only statue in the area and your guide will be standing with an open umbrella, very close to the statue.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 285621P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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- Piccadilly Circus, London, UKThe Winged Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus. It's the only statue in the area and your guide will be standing with an open umbrella, very close to the statue.
- 1Welcome 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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- J5311JKdrewr0 contributions10/10 must doI can’t recommend this tour enough, must do when in London! We had a fantastic time with Henry! He was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun. You know you’re on a good tour when you don’t want it to end!Written March 27, 2025
- Carly F0 contributionsMUST DO PUB TOUR!!!!This pub tour is a MUST DO!!!!! Henry was an absolutely incredible tour guide. Not only was he lovely, he was so informative about the history and culture of London’s pubs. 10/10 tour and tour guide, this was truly a highlight of our trip! We can’t wait to recommend this to friends and family- and be back again!Written March 27, 2025
- Pam P0 contributionsRock & Roll walking tour- great funWe went on The Great British Rock and Roll walking tour. Alan, our guide was very knowledgable and funny. He made the tour very enjoyable, we learnt a lot about the London music scene in the 1960s/ 70s. Nothing was too much trouble for Alan, he gave us lots of tips on the best places to go for live music and also piano bars.Written March 27, 2025
- X5412GRmatthewj0 contributionsBest money you can spend as a classic rock fanI can't say enough about how great this tour with Al was. London has a ton of rock history; if you're any kind of fan of classic rock you are going to be amazed at all the interesting history and stories Al has to tell all in a small walkable route. Al is also a great tour guide and you can tell he really loves telling these stories to people. Easily the best money I spent in my whole trip to London, thanks Al!Written March 26, 2025
- Discover455726835720 contributionsFun and Educational Pub TourGreat group of people on the tour and Luke the tour guide was awesome! He was very knowledgeable regarding the pubs we visited and had a lot of positive energy. Great job Luke!Written March 25, 2025
- jtwiz0 contributionsLove Getting the Inside Scoop on the London Rock and Roll Music Scene!Our walking tour with Jack was excellent! Jack himself was witty, knowledgeable, engaging with the group. You can tell he loves sharing his love of the London music scene with others. We learned so much and really felt like we were getting the "inside scoop" on the amazing stories about London's rock royalty. The Stones, the Who, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Sex Pistols, and of course the Beatles featured prominently. Our 2-hour tour flew by. Highly recommend!Written March 25, 2025
- markbilby0 contributionsYou won’t be disappointed!Al was a brilliant guide, relaying fascinating stories of the rock music history of central London over the last few decades. The walking tour wasn’t strenuous and delivered at an ideal pace. This was a Xmas gift but I would have happily paid the price - good value for over two hours entertainment!Written March 23, 2025
- christianmI8877MB0 contributionsBrilliant Tour with a wonderful guide.Very enjoyable tour led by our fabulous guide Luke, a really very friendly chap with a great sense of humour. He is super knowledgeable as well. 100% recommend. Lovely small group as well. Loved Luke's9 story telling and learnt loads. Visited so many places and pubs we would never have found on our own. Thank you Luke for a great afternoon.Written March 23, 2025
- JoshuaR20100 contributionsA deep dive into a fascinating piece of rock historyAl was a terrific guide. He knew an amazing amount of the history of British Rock and Roll and told it in an engaging manner. The tour was a fascinating look at this history and well worth the time and cost.Written March 20, 2025
- annaF9723CX0 contributionsMusic lovers-take this tour!Alan did an amazing job taking us through the rock and roll streets of Soho. You can tell he loves sharing his passion for music history with you. This was far and above one of the best walking tours I have taken and a highlight of my trip to London. If you want to hear stories and see the places frequented by Jimi Hendrix, Amy Whitehouse, Badfinger, Sex Pistols, the Stones, Elton John and of course The Beatles to name a few this tour is for you!Written March 19, 2025
- nickmP7909DY0 contributionsAwesome time!Luke was amazing! Learned a lot while having a few drinks along the way. Definitely would recommend this tour to anyone!Written March 19, 2025
- Jim R0 contributionsAwesome Tour with JackSuch a great tour. Four fantastic pubs. Jack was an amazing guide. Truly a wonderful experience.really get a sense of where the locals imbibe.Written March 18, 2025
- JamesAMay0 contributionsGreat tourDanny was outstanding. Very knowledgable and quite the raconteur. It was great to see some stuff the otherwise we definitely wouldn’t have. I wish we hadn’t taken this tour on our last day as we had no time try his recommendations.Written March 17, 2025
- S9639FDdaves0 contributionsGreat historical pub tourLuke was great! Lots of history, a great way to see the city! I particularly enjoyed the smaller size of the group - allowed us to all get to know each other along the way.Written March 17, 2025
- mikemI3277DN0 contributionsThumbs up for Danny boyOur guide Danny Boy was the bomb. Lotta knowledge and pretty funny. Highly recommend this tour when ur in londontown and want some behind-the-scenes stories about the rock n roll history. But… who is Oasis ? Never heard of her….Written March 17, 2025
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christineandersen624
Pittsburgh, PA1 contribution
Oct 2024 • Couples
If you are the type of person that is hesitant to book guided tours (like me), do not be fooled - this is a lively and groovy trip like you’ve never experienced before!
Our group was lucky enough to have Al as our guide, and from the moment he engaged us I knew that we were in for a treat.
In addition to having an insane musical history knowledge (and some unreal personal stories!) Al made sure to cater to everyone in our group and was more than proficient at making sure that we never went too long without a tasty libation in our hands. :)
This was hands down our favorite planned activity during our short visit in London. Music and pubs on a tour that is much more like hanging with your best mates than an information session… just the best.
100/100 recommend!!
Our group was lucky enough to have Al as our guide, and from the moment he engaged us I knew that we were in for a treat.
In addition to having an insane musical history knowledge (and some unreal personal stories!) Al made sure to cater to everyone in our group and was more than proficient at making sure that we never went too long without a tasty libation in our hands. :)
This was hands down our favorite planned activity during our short visit in London. Music and pubs on a tour that is much more like hanging with your best mates than an information session… just the best.
100/100 recommend!!
Written October 8, 2024
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Kyle O
Brooklyn, NY4 contributions
Mar 2023
Jack McGill was our tour guide and we had a BLAST. This was our first adventure in London and it was a great way to kick things off. Jack was punctual, energetic, and theatrical and added great personal and historic anecdotes to really give the tour an authentic and comfortable vibe. We loved all of the pubs we dropped into and felt Jack kept the excitement growing as we moved along. You buy your own pints but you can order half pints so there is no rush to drink a full one at each stop (you don't have to drink anything at all - it's totally up to you!).
There were some great stops along the way that related to local theatre, rock and roll, and general London history. We were looking for a Beatles tour but this satisfied that with some cool facts about the group and one stop that was WAY cool.
Jack did a great job keeping the crowd engaged and catering to each group accordingly. Would definitely recommend it if you have a few hours to explore SoHo!
There were some great stops along the way that related to local theatre, rock and roll, and general London history. We were looking for a Beatles tour but this satisfied that with some cool facts about the group and one stop that was WAY cool.
Jack did a great job keeping the crowd engaged and catering to each group accordingly. Would definitely recommend it if you have a few hours to explore SoHo!
Written March 25, 2023
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Alonzo V
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Feb 2025 • Friends
We had an amazing time with our tour guide Sy Thomas as we walked around SoHo as he is gave us so much great information about the history of the city as well as the rich music history that soho is known for! Taking our time at each pub and really soaking in the stories and laughs that we had along the way made this feel less like a tour and more of just hanging out with friends and it was a very welcomed and relaxed experience. Sy, thank you so much for the wonderful memories you helped create and we can’t wait to see you again soon!
Written February 20, 2025
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Michael F
Orchard Park, NY13 contributions
We have been to London multiple times but never to Soho and have rarely had such a great tour experience. This tour brought together a mixture of Music and Pub history which was presented by Danny in a unique and engaging manner. We visited 4 pubs and other stops on the way that tied together London’s musical history from Mozart to the present day. Danny told stories of the people and places that made Soho such an amazing place to visit in London for hundreds of years. He also connected unique ales, beer as well as other drinks with the pubs we visited. The tour was well worth the money and left us with an appreciation for Soho that made us want to return over and over. Thanks, The Foti Family!
Written July 23, 2023
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Christian G
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Dec 2024 • Couples
We had an amazing time on the SoHo Music & Historic Pubs tour, and it was all thanks to our fantastic guide, Danny Boy! From the moment we started, he brought so much energy and enthusiasm to the experience. His storytelling was top-notch, blending fascinating history with fun anecdotes that had the whole group engaged.
Danny Boy had a way of making everyone feel welcome, and by the end of the tour, it felt like we’d all become friends. He clearly knows his stuff—his passion for the music and history of the area really shined through in every stop we made.
If you’re looking for a lively, entertaining, and informative tour with a guide who knows how to bring history to life, this is it! Highly recommend this experience. Five stars all the way!
Danny Boy had a way of making everyone feel welcome, and by the end of the tour, it felt like we’d all become friends. He clearly knows his stuff—his passion for the music and history of the area really shined through in every stop we made.
If you’re looking for a lively, entertaining, and informative tour with a guide who knows how to bring history to life, this is it! Highly recommend this experience. Five stars all the way!
Written December 28, 2024
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rialtogrl
San Diego, CA59 contributions
Jul 2024 • Friends
I have been on several pub tours in London including the Royal Pub tour offered by Experience Local Tours. There is a reason I wanted to book another tour with them - they are the best! And I have done a few so take my word for it. Danny Boy was the guide on this one, Tom was the guide on the Royal Pub tour - both were really wonderful. One thing I appreciate is they ask everyone in the group their name, and where they are from - this breaks the ice and makes the group more cohesive. Both guides really seemed to care about the comfort and enjoyment of all the clients.
Danny Boy had plenty of tales to tell and I learned a lot - on other tours, sometimes I got the feeling I should not ask too many questions. Not so with Danny Boy or Tom. A week after our tour, I suggested the tour to friends from San Diego and they took it with Carlos as their guide. They LOVED it. I met up with them at the end of their tour and was able to talk to Carlos for a few minutes - another great guide. Don't even bother to look anywhere else - just book with Experience Local Tours, you won't regret it.
Danny Boy had plenty of tales to tell and I learned a lot - on other tours, sometimes I got the feeling I should not ask too many questions. Not so with Danny Boy or Tom. A week after our tour, I suggested the tour to friends from San Diego and they took it with Carlos as their guide. They LOVED it. I met up with them at the end of their tour and was able to talk to Carlos for a few minutes - another great guide. Don't even bother to look anywhere else - just book with Experience Local Tours, you won't regret it.
Written August 3, 2024
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Mariana T
Hong Kong, China12 contributions
This tour is an absolutely fantastic experience! 🍻 London’s Soho pub scene is legendary, and having a guide like Carlos—fun, passionate, and full of great insights. He also made the tour truly unforgettable as he keeps the energy high and shares meaningful stories without a dull moment!
Written March 24, 2025
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Denise S
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Nov 2024 • Family
Danny was an amazing guide for the Soho Rock and Roll Pub Tour! His passion for music history and knowledge of London’s rock legends brought the tour to life. From iconic venues to hidden gems, Danny shared fascinating stories and fun facts that made every stop unforgettable.
He was engaging, entertaining, and made sure everyone felt welcome. The combination of music history, great pubs, and Danny’s vibrant personality made this tour a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend to any music lover visiting London! 🎸🍻
He was engaging, entertaining, and made sure everyone felt welcome. The combination of music history, great pubs, and Danny’s vibrant personality made this tour a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend to any music lover visiting London! 🎸🍻
Written November 24, 2024
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Vesselina S
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Jan 2024 • Couples
I will wholeheartedly recommend the Soho Music and Historic Pubs tour to all my friends planning to visit London.
I had such a wonderful experience walking with Jack, our friendly and knowledgeable guide, and a small group of people around Soho. Jack not only is a great storyteller, but he also can connect with people and create a friendly atmosphere that each one of us enjoyed tremendously. I traveled back through history, learning about musicians, places, theater, and so much more! Tasting the local beer and sharing laughs with the members of our group in the historic pubs we visited added to this memorable experience. Vesselina
I had such a wonderful experience walking with Jack, our friendly and knowledgeable guide, and a small group of people around Soho. Jack not only is a great storyteller, but he also can connect with people and create a friendly atmosphere that each one of us enjoyed tremendously. I traveled back through history, learning about musicians, places, theater, and so much more! Tasting the local beer and sharing laughs with the members of our group in the historic pubs we visited added to this memorable experience. Vesselina
Written February 7, 2024
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Pauline G
Caterham, UK1 contribution
Apr 2024 • Friends
Simply the best! A magical musical mystery tour around Soho led by the brilliant 'you can call me Al'. He deserves his own 1 man show! He welcomed all of us with a very informative and friendly chat at the beginning and then entertained us with stories of the famous rock stars who had used (and abused) London in their musical career. We visited their pubs and clubs stopping off for a welcome drink and listened to even more facts and funny anecdotes behind the history of the pubs. He encouraged us to join in and we hung on his every word as everything was so well delivered and entertaining. What a star and what a tour. We shall never forget it. Highly recommended.
Written April 30, 2024
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Can you please give me a rough idea of how much walking is involved or distance/time between each pub. Just sussing if this will be ok for someone who can’t walk too far in one hit. Thank you
Written April 30, 2024
We met at Piccadilly so there is a walk or taxi to get there,
After that it was only a few blocks between each stop or pub. A beer or soft drink can be purchased by the 1/2 glass at each pub. Perhaps a nice hit of energy will come with the consumed beer.
Ask for Danny. Tell him I said 'Hi'.
Written May 1, 2024
Ours started at 2.00 and I think when you book, you actually book for a certain time slot.
Written May 1, 2024
At what time does the Soho Music & Historic Pubs begin?
Written April 16, 2022
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