Discover Soho’s rich music history on a 2-hour guided tour. Explore iconic sites from the Swingin’ 60s to punk and New Wave.
Discover Soho’s rich music history on a 2-hour guided tour. Explore iconic sites from the Swingin’ 60s to punk and New Wave.
- Piccadilly Circus - Begin your tour in front of the Hard Rock Piccadilly Circus, surrounded by nearly 200 years of history. From the jazz clubs of the roaring ‘20s to a location featured in Taylor Swift’s “End Game” video, discover what’s “hidden” in plain sight. Learn about film premieres, Royal Variety Shows, WWII Blitz bombing stories, and…
- Piccadilly Circus - Begin your tour in front of the Hard Rock Piccadilly Circus, surrounded by nearly 200 years of history. From the jazz clubs of the roaring ‘20s to a location featured in Taylor Swift’s “End Game” video, discover what’s “hidden” in plain sight. Learn about film premieres, Royal Variety Shows, WWII Blitz bombing stories, and more.
- Wardour Street - Before reaching the picturesque gates and lights of London’s Chinatown, explore the haunts of flappers, gangsters, jazz musicians, and blues artists. Discover where a truly British scandal began. Visit The Shim Sham, The Flamingo, Whisky-A-GoGo, Barrelhouse Blues Club/Roundhouse, and more. See where the Beatles, Stones, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and Georgie Fame performed, where hip hop artists first arrived in the UK, where a young Paul Simon busked, where Pete Townsend lived, and where Muddy Waters made his UK debut. Find out where “Werewolves of London” got their beef chow mein.
- Old Compton Street - From coffee bars to skiffle, the birth of rock and roll took place in Soho’s basement clubs. Discover the history of 2ii and other coffee clubs, music management offices, the former personal tailor shop of the Beatles, the pub where Cliff Richard “was born,” the origins of London Pride, and Kinks’ “Lola.”
- Soho - Walk through the heart of Soho, the early stomping ground for countless artists and bands from the ‘60s to the early ‘90s. See where musicians performed live, enjoyed a pint between sets, and got their caffeine fix before a night out. Discover places where several songs and anthems were inspired and written. Pass by the club where a young Amy Winehouse began singing and two real-life locations used in the “Back to Black” film. Explore clubs like Marquee, St Moritz, Vortex, Le Beat Route/‘Club Tropicana,’ Cousins/Skiffle Cellar, Le Kilt, Groucho, Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz After Dark, and more. Visit what was Trident Studios & Good Earth Studios, where some of your favorite records were created.
- Tin Pan Alley - Visit ‘Tin Pan Alley,’ where the Rolling Stones and others recorded their first discs, where Ringo bought his drums, and where Elton John, Bowie, and the Sex Pistols began their careers.
- Soho Square - Discover what was the Astoria, St Martin’s Art College, Borderline, Paul McCartney’s London offices, where Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust “was born,” and where George Harrison was inspired to write “My Sweet Lord,” among other stories.
- Broadwick Street - Explore where the Rolling Stones “were born,” where Oasis’ “What’s the Story Morning Glory” album cover was shot, John Lennon’s “What a Lovely War” photo op, old street markets where your favorites shopped for snacks and vinyl, and punk hangouts.
- Carnaby Street - Experience the swinging ‘60s, where everyone shopped for the latest fashions in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Hear tales of Don Arden, Jimi Hendrix, the Stones, Small Faces, Boy George, and more. Pass by the club where Paul McCartney met Linda Eastman, where the Beatles had their own private table, and where Hendrix jammed.
- Regent Street - Discover little side streets with “hidden” nightclubs, where Bowie’s Ziggy album cover was taken, the Beatles’ Apple Corp offices, and the location of the Beatles’ famous rooftop concert, marking the finale of your Soho music walk!

- 2-hour music-themed walking tour
- Local Rock guide
- 2-hour music-themed walking tour
- Local Rock guide
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour through Soho, London’s lively Entertainment District, renowned for its rich rock and pop history. An expert guide will customize the tour to match your musical preferences, whether they include jazz, blues, punk, classic rock, or pop.
Visit iconic music sites such as Tin Pan Alley, Carnaby Street, and secret venues where…
Embark on a 2-hour walking tour through Soho, London’s lively Entertainment District, renowned for its rich rock and pop history. An expert guide will customize the tour to match your musical preferences, whether they include jazz, blues, punk, classic rock, or pop.
Visit iconic music sites such as Tin Pan Alley, Carnaby Street, and secret venues where legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, and The Who launched their careers. Uncover jazz clubs from the 1920s, skiffle cafes from the 1950s, and punk venues from the 1970s.
Soho’s streets have witnessed every cultural wave from beatniks and mods to goths and pop stars. Today, it is a vibrant blend of music, fashion, and culture, where the past and present converge. Walk in the footsteps of music legends and hear the stories behind the sounds that influenced generations.
Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, a punk enthusiast, a pop aficionado, or simply curious about London’s musical heritage, this Legendary Walk is perfect for you.
Starting at 10 AM, the tour offers an opportunity to explore Soho before the city fully awakens, ensuring a unique and uncrowded experience.
- This is a walking tour with an approximate 3-mile walk with break options; we walk no matter the weather! Please dress accordingly.
- Please note that infants will need to either be able to walk or be transported in a pushchair, which will need to be provided by you.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.