Soho Punk Tour: Experience the Birthplace of British Punk with Aidan McManus

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Experience the birthplace of British punk on the Soho Punk Tour with guide Aidan McManus. Explore iconic clubs, historic sites, and meet seminal punk characters. Join now!

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Soho - See legendary sites where punk gestated and grew into the worldwide phenomenon it became

What's Included

In-depth tour commentary

What's Not Included

Bottled water

Additional Information

Punk in the UK originated in Kings Road Chelsea and matured in various clubs and pubs of Soho and nearby locations. During the mid-seventies, Soho had a distinct character. Join the tour guided by Aidan McManus and step into the vibrant past as he introduces you to the iconic punk players and locations.
The clubs like Marquee, Vortex, 100 Club, Roxy,…

Location

Oxford Street

Outside Exit 1, opposite The Flying Horse Pub

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Karen_m

Jul 8, 2025

A blast from the past - Our guide was highly informative and really knew his punk history, having lived through it himself. He also brought photos which really brought the past back.

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F8220ohdavidr

Jul 7, 2025

An essential tour for Punk, Rock and music fans (and even if you're not!) - This is a must for anyone learning about the formation and existence of this iconic band. Aidan wisely sets the scene and describes the mid seventies. Three channel TV, prog rock, pubs closing at 10.30, bland pop and a dreary, boring capital city. The tour leadings us to key meeting and rehearsal spots, early gigs and the struggle to break through, it wasn’t overnight. Aidan is a mine of interesting and witty information, dispelling daft myths about Mohicans, studded leather jackets and the later cartoon punks. Join the tour, there won’t be a better walk regarding one of the most important English bands and the roots of the Soho 70's music scene

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202catherinek

Jul 2, 2025

Punk, Stories, and Glen Matlock—Unreal Tour! - We booked the Original Soho Punk Tock Tour with Aidan, and it turned out to be the best part of our whole London trip. We actually missed our scheduled time, but Aidan, absolute legend, offered us a private tour instead. He was a young teen when the punk scene exploded, and his stories made everything come alive as he took us through clubs, alleyways, and hidden corners packed with music history. The wildest part—we ran into Glen Matlock on the street, had a chat, and even got a photo. Pure magic. Aidan is insanely knowledgeable and so much fun to hang out with. If you love music, history, or just want an unforgettable London experience, book this tour!

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X8337isantonioc

Jun 23, 2025

Original Soho Punk Tour - I will highly recommend this tour and walk, if you were there back then as i was it was a nice trip down memory lane or if you just want to know about the venues where the bands back then played, a great insight on what went on in Soho in the late 1970's

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Kurt_a

Jun 20, 2025

Aiden does a terrific job... - Aiden does a terrific job of telling the story of punk rock. A lot of places are gone but he has pictures to help bring the scene to life.

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Katy_b

Jun 2, 2025

Awesome tour - Aidan was super knowledgeable about the history of punk in London and music in general. He told us real stories of punk in the 70s and pointed out areas of interest as well as let us in on the seedier history of SoHo. Well worth the $ we paid!

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Marcia

May 31, 2025

Passionate tour guide - Passionate tour guide. Knowledgeable and a learning experience. Tour guide lived what he talked about . Weather was good for outdoor tour.

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Daydream18020213637

May 9, 2025

The soul of 70s punk - Aidan is the man, absolutely loved the tour. He invited us to comment and question and it really felt like having an authentic perspective on the time, as he was part of it when he was just 15. Soho is also a very cool area, so you won’t be disappointed. You’ll get to see things like the outside of the Sex Pistols rehearsal space, where Bowie recorded albums, and more.

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Danielle

May 5, 2025

Fun and Informative Tour - Aidan was hilarious, knowledgeable and engaging! We learned so much not only about the ‘70s punk scene in Soho, but also the history of the neighborhood more broadly. Took us to all the stops we wanted to see and had suggestions for things to do while in London. Highly recommend!

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Garyt136

Apr 28, 2025

Knowledgeable tour - Great tour, very knowledgeable! Lots of venues, pubs and interconnections. Mixed in with personal experiences. Well worth the money.

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