Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Embark on a captivating journey to Soho’s most interesting pubs, and find out which famous musicians, artists, playwrights, and actors have visited them. Explore venues where icons like The Beatles and The Rolling Stones made their mark, and even where Mozart lived. Hear tales of Karl Marx's visits, Marilyn Monroe, and even the royal family as you immerse yourself in Soho's vibrant atmosphere.
- Tour Soho’s historic pub scene with a guide to navigate
- Discover the place where The Beatles recorded “Hey Jude”
- Great for music fans: Hear stories about Jimi Hendrix and Ella Fitzgerald
- Small-group tour means a more personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Don't pay for drinks you don't want—unlike pub tours with included alcohol, this one lets you order as you go.
What's Included
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Entrance to venues
- Food and Drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Piccadilly Circus, London, UK
The Winged Statue of Eros at Piccadilly Circus. It's the only statue in the area and your guide will be standing with an open umbrella, very close to the statue.
End point
- Berwick StreetBerwick St, London, UK
Start time.14:00
Itinerary
1
Soho
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
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based on 2 280 reviews
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Ornella_L, Aug 2026
Harvey was amazing, very fun and interesting tour! We enjoyed all the pubs and the pints along the way!
jlh1510, Jul 2026
excellent tour, our host Harvey really knowledgeable and answered all our questions, visited 4 pubs and learnt the history of music and entertainment through the years in soho, highly recommended
Amy_M, Jul 2026
Ben was an awesome tour guide! It was a lot of fun to share a pint (or two) with him and the other tour guests! Highly recommend!
Melanie_C, Jul 2026
Fabulous tour, loads of fun and our tour guide Harvey was incredibly knowledgeable about music history in and around SoHo.
We went to some great pubs and stopped along the way at different places, where Harvey told us some great stories!!
I would absolutely book this tour again and recommend you ask for Harvey!!
Randi_B, Jul 2026
Harvey’s. London SoHo pub and music tour was amazing. It was fun and informative and voted as the best part of the trip to London.
Such a an awesome, great experience. Harvey was genuine, funny and very knowledgeable about the music scene, rock groups histories and pubs in the soho area.
It was a great tour and highly recommended if traveling to London!
Dan_T, Jul 2026
We had the best experience on this tour with Tom! He is an exceptional guide - such wonderful energy and great insights into the history of both music, pubs and surrounding area. THIS IS A MUST DO TOUR - I am recommending it to friends!
craigggardner, Jul 2026
Our guide Henry was super friendly, upbeat, and informative! We had a fantastic time visiting pubs and soaking in the pub and music history made for a great afternoon. Enjoyed local beers and beautiful historic architecture. Thank you, Henry for your kindness!!
Steve_S, Jul 2026
The guide “makes” the experience.
Ben was an awesome guide. Both my son and I really enjoyed learning the history of Soho
Roberta_R, Jul 2026
So interesting, with a guide who imparted historical facts and very interesting anecdotes of the pop and rock scene in soho.
Marian_T, Jul 2026
Our guide, Harvey, was amazing! He was fun, knowledgeable and entertaining. His tour was perfect for our group of music buffs. It felt like having a tour with a good friend. I highly recommend!
Alexis_T, Jul 2026
Harvey was great!! Very knowledgeable and fun. Took the right amount of time at each location and answered all questions.
Barbara_R, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful time!! Callum (not sure if spelling that right) was so knowledgeable, and a very fun tour guide!
Laura_N, Jun 2026
Was very informative as well as fun. Harvey wad very knowledgeable and personable. Made the whole afternoon enjoyable.
Carol_K, Jun 2026
A low key and fun way to explore SoHo and learn about some legendary bands and their humble beginnings.
Steve_K, Jun 2026
Lots of fun. Danny was engaging and entertaining. He had many interesting stories and made the tour very enjoyable.
Sheree_P, Jun 2026
Danny Boy was an amazing tour guide! Very engaging, enlightening, and personable guy!! We loved all the pubs along the route, the history of SoHo, the music venues and stories of musicians from Mozart to Bowie! This tour is definitely worth it! A great way to spend a couple of hours in the afternoon!! Thank you Danny!!
John_M, Jun 2026
This tour was awesome. Gherto’s knowledge of the music scene and history of the pubs was fantastic!!! The coverage of all different genres was amazing!! He created a very friendly environment with our group and we all became friends instantly!!!!
Michael_W, Jun 2026
A must do when in London. Ben was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable, provided insights into music and pubs in area.
Karen_U, Jun 2026
Carlos was a terrific guide. He was full of knowledge about the area, is funny a great story teller. A small group was terrific for this tour; Carl I s took the time to chat with everyone and really connected with us all. Great adventure- would most definitely recommend!
Honor_L, Jun 2026
Henry was fun, knowledgeable and enthusiastic, it was a fun tour !
It was fun to learn some of the modern history of these pubs and drink some great beers.
Damian_M, Jun 2026
Really interesting tour with a really interesting guide called Callum. Lots of interesting facts about The Who etc
Grady_W, Jun 2026
Gherto was a fantastic tour guide and an amazing storyteller. Brought us to four fantastic pubs and several sites of music history, each with their own great stories (and drinks!). Would highly recommend if you’re a London first-timer like myself. Thanks again Gherto!
Greg_S, Jun 2026
Very informative and very fun. Harvey did an incredible job guiding us through the streets of Soho. 4 great pubs and more music history than I was aware happened in the area.
Daniel_G, Jun 2026
The route makes lots of fun, nice and funny guide . Nice areas, interesting stories. Uncomplicated, time flew by.
Andrea_L, Jun 2026
Ben was an excellent guide. The pubs were historic and fun, and he gave interesting facts regarding music.
Carol_H, Jun 2026
This experience ticked all the boxes. Informative, fun and great pubs despite the train! Our tour guide Calum was brilliant. Great fun but also very knowledgeable.
Nathan_M, Jun 2026
Excellent tour! Harvey was very engaging and knowledgeable about SoHo history, music and pubs. The tour was both educational and fun.
Christopher_L, Jun 2026
This was a great tour...great time....Calum our tour guide was great, great enthusiasm and knowledge of the local pubs and rock history of the area....had a blast!!!!
Teri9499, Jun 2026
Such a great tour! Wonderful pubs to check out and learn about music history at the same time. Gary was an excellent guide—knowledgeable and funny. I highly recommend!
Michelle_D, Jun 2026
We loved the Soho Pub and Music tour with Harvey. He was fun, energetic, and a great storyteller. We were traveling with college age kids and all of us enjoyed the pubs and history! I would absolutely recommend the tour if you are in London!
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