Tours and Tickets to Experience Soho

There are plenty of ways to experience Soho in London. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
• London Rock Legends Tour including Abbey Road
• London Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
• Pub Crawl of Central London
• London Soho District Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

While visiting the London neighborhood is free, Soho tours help you navigate its secret streets, history-rich alleys, or array of eating and drinking venues. City walking tours that include Soho start around £20, while pub crawls that take you to nightlife hot spots are about £25.

The main attractions include Carnaby Street, a vibrant road bedecked in colorful decorations with boutiques, restaurants, and bars; the Photographers Gallery, the UK's first gallery dedicated to photography; and Old Compton Street, renowned for its LGBTQ+ nightlife venues. You’ll also find Liberty, the famous London department store. Yet, in contrast to the bustling streets, you can find pockets of tranquility in hidden courtyards or quiet cafes tucked away from the main thoroughfares.

The short answer is everything; Soho's culinary scene is a cultural melting pot that represents London's diversity. Whether you fancy Michelin-starred tapas, British pub grub, classical French dishes, sourdough pizza, Korean hot pot, or Indian street food, Soho has you covered. There's even a restaurant dedicated entirely to garlic.

The best spots to drink and dance in Soho include the atmospheric Arts Theatre Club, located in a basement; the sophisticated Dean Street Townhouse, with its opulent interior; traditional pubs perfect for a pint, such as the Coach & Horses and the Dog & Duck; and Bar Termini or Below Stone Nest for cocktails.

Soho is famous as an entertainment district, so it's packed full of performance venues. Highlights include the Curzon Cinema, where you can see the latest releases and art house movies; the Palace Theatre, which currently hosts Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; the Soho Theatre on Dean Street for stand-up comedy; and Ronnie Scott's Late Night Jazz Bar, a long-running institution. You can book Soho tickets to secure your spot at popular venues that may require tickets.