Step back in time and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of 1960s Soho with our Gangster Tour. Hear captivating stories from an insider who lived and worked in the area, surrounded by mod culture, gangsters, and vibrant nightlife.
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the thrilling world of 1960s Soho with our Gangster Tour. Hear captivating stories from an insider who lived and worked in the area, surrounded by mod culture, gangsters, and vibrant nightlife.
- The London Palladium - We stop outside this theatre famous in the 1960’s/70’s for Sunday Night at the London Palladium and we also look at the plaque to Brian Epstein the manager of the Beatles
- Courthouse Hotel - We stop outside the stage door to the London Palladium to look at the many famous face who have appeared here. Then move along to…
- The London Palladium - We stop outside this theatre famous in the 1960’s/70’s for Sunday Night at the London Palladium and we also look at the plaque to Brian Epstein the manager of the Beatles
- Courthouse Hotel - We stop outside the stage door to the London Palladium to look at the many famous face who have appeared here. Then move along to the Courthouse Hotel which at one time was Great Marlborough St’s Magistrates court where many famous face were tried for drug charges and other offences
- Carnaby Street - Entering Carnaby Street we stop to talk about the many gangsters who were in soho over the years right from the 1920’s with people like Darby Sabini, Billy Kimber (Peaky Blinders) Billy Hill, Jack ‘Spot’ Comer, The Messina Bros etc
- 50 Carnaby St - Many clubs have stood here over the years right from 1930’s until 1970’s
- Spirit of Soho Mural - this show the many famous and infamous people who have lived in Soho From Cassonova and Mozart to George Melly, Jeffery Bernard, Brendan Behan and Johnnie Dankworth.
- John Snow - Here is a replica pump outside the pub named after John Snow recognized as the first British epidemiologist who solved the mystery of a cholera outbreak here in 1854 which had already killed 500 people
- Walker’s Court - Here stood Raymond’s Revue Bar the first place in Soho where stripper could move once naked. Paul Raymond also was a published of men’s magazines Men Only, Mayfair and escort and a property magnate worth
- Wardour Street - Here stood the Flamingo Club where a who’s who of British and American Rock and pop stars flocked in 1960’s-70’s
- Gerrard Street - From the Boulogne Restaurant, a hostess club at Wardour St end,to no 15, where the Kray twins open their El Morrocco club after their first central London club Esmeralder’s barn in Kensington bak to 1920’s and Kate Merricks (the Nightclub Queen) 43 Club at number 43 this street has been full of Clubs and gangsters over the years
- The French House - Opposite The French House we will further discuss the Kray Twins and their relationship with Lord Boothby
- Green Plaque:n2i’s Coffee Bar - The birthplace of British Rock & Roll run by a wrestler Dr Death here many future stars were discovered from 1960 onwards Tommy Steel, Cliff Richards & the Shadows, Screaming Lord Sutch and many others, now a great Fish & Chip restaurant Poppies!
- Frith Street - Looking down we can see Ronnie Scotts cLub still here today although the great man and his wife Cleo Laine are sadly now gone.
- Greek Street - On the corner with Old Compton St we will discuss the Krays and the murder of Jack the Hat and the Mad Axman Frank Mitchell, Freddie Foreman, Ronnie Knight ( Barbara Windsor’s 1st husband) and the murder of Alfredo Zomperelli
- 58 Greek St - The last stop where we will discuss police corruption in 1960’s-70’s Bernie Silvers top dog here at the time, Frank Mifsud who ran most of the doorbell flats.Commander Drury of Scotland Yard his relationship with pron baron Jimmy Humpheries and his wife Rusty Gaynor. We will end the tour here it is a five minute walk from either Tottenham Court Rd Tube Station (Central/Northern/ Elizabeth lines) or Leicester Sq TubeStation (Piccadilly/ Northern lines)

- Guided walking tour of Soho
- Guided walking tour of Soho
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
An excursion guided by an individual who resided or worked in the vicinity during the mod and the flower power eras in the 1960s and 1970s, when Soho was abuzz with mobsters, corrupt law enforcement, vogue, clubs, nightlife, and cafes! I was personally affiliated with numerous folks and partook in these events during those days! This empowers me to…
An excursion guided by an individual who resided or worked in the vicinity during the mod and the flower power eras in the 1960s and 1970s, when Soho was abuzz with mobsters, corrupt law enforcement, vogue, clubs, nightlife, and cafes! I was personally affiliated with numerous folks and partook in these events during those days! This empowers me to provide extensively detailed information regarding how exhilarating Soho was!
- Unsuitable for under 18’s
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.