London Soho Guided Walking Tour London Soho Guided Walking Tour - Small Group Option
ID: GYG135962-O-202679
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
London’s not all about kings, queens, and museums, and nowhere is this clearer than in the Soho district. See where counterculture and civil protests have collided over the centuries as you discover the streets of this lively neighbourhood.
Your tour of Soho will take you through Piccadilly Circus, the Time Square of London, and through a maze of streets leading to Chinatown. In between, you’ll discover the hub of musical revolutions including the venue where Jimi Hendrix first performed in the city.
Music buffs will delight to discover the spot where the term “Beatlemania” was coined, and where hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” were recorded. Beyond music, you’ll discuss the women’s suffrage movement at Golden Square. A deadly cholera outbreak is the topic of choice on Broad Street, where you’ll hear about the original John Snow. Stroll Greek Street to hear how Soho influenced former residence, Karl Marx.
At Soho Square, you’ll learn about some of the district’s earliest nobility, often eclipsed by the current tenants, the lively LGBT community who congregate at local bars. End up in Chinatown, where you’ll momentarily forget you’re in London and relax over a plate or three of dumplings before hitting up Soho’s energetic nightlife.
Highlights
- See the lights of Piccadilly Circus
- Learn about the LGBT movement
- Shop on Carnaby street
- Eat authentic food in Chinatown
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please bring valid photo ID
• A small amount of walking is involved
• This tour is offered as either a private tour or a semi-private tour (8 guests maximum)
• For semi-private tours, a minimum of 2 guests is required for it to run (an alternative date or full refund will be offered if minimum numbers are not met)
• The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, the local partner will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights of the tour. In these cases they are unable to provide refunds or discounts
• No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour
Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water, and an umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer
• Due to increased security measures at many attractions, some can’t be visited from the inside
• Wheelchair accessible tours are available by request only
• Tips are not included in the ticket price
• Food and drinks will not be provided
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet your guide outside the Criterion Theater main entrance in Piccadilly Circus, opposite to the famous Piccadilly Circus screens.
Note: If you have trouble finding the meeting point, please contact your guide.
By Car: 218-223 Piccadilly, St. James's, London W1V 9LB, UK
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
