LONDON: Secrets of Soho & Chinatown – Stories & Food Tasting Tour

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London, England

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

• Guided tour in clear, slow and easy to understand English (approx. 4 hours)
• Engaging storytelling with legends, history and hidden locations
• 5 of Chinatown's must-try street food tastings

• Gratuities for the guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dominion Theatre
268-269 Tottenham Ct Rd, London W1T 7AQ, UK
Main entrance of the Dominion Theatre next to Tottenham Court Road Tube Station.

End point

Chinatown, London W1D 5QA, UK

Start time
.12:00 pm

Itinerary

St Giles-in-the-Fields Church

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tin Pan Alley

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Soho Square

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greek Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Compton Street

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown Gate

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chinatown

50 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

Moderate walking required throughout the experience
Not recommended for travellers with serious mobility issues
Please note: This experience includes a fixed tasting menu and is not suitable for vegetarians, vegans, or travelers with serious food allergies. Due to shared kitchen environments, we cannot guarantee the absence of allergens.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 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

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Fantastic and very enjoyable

Candan_M, Aug 2026

A brilliant way to discover London! Great stories, fascinating history and delicious food tastings along the way. The guide was friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole experience fun and engaging. Highly recommended!

Brilliant fun day with lots of hidden gems

James_S, Aug 2026

Emre was an amazing guide who made the whole tour super fun and laid-back. It was wild wandering around Soho and hearing great stories about legends like David Bowie and Casanova right on the streets we usually just walk past. We headed into Chinatown afterwards for some killer Asian street food was the perfect way to mix things up. Honestly, this tour showed me a totally different side of London, and I'll never look at these neighborhoods the same way again.

Uncovering the Soul of Soho (and the Best Bites in Town!)

KARINA_P, Jul 2026

I booked the Secrets of Soho & Chinatown tour, and it completely exceeded our expectations! Even if you think you know London, this tour reveals hidden spots you'd completely walk past. From alleyways steeped in British music history to stories of Casanova, Dickens, and David Bowie, every stop was fascinating. The Chinatown extension was the highlight, the street food tastings were delicious, and our guide was a brilliant.

Asian food tour in Soho!

Maria_P, Mar 2026

Lovely afternoon enjoying delicious food and learning interesting facts about the area which I never knew before.

The most interesting tour we did in London

Canan_S, Mar 2026

We have done many walking tours around the world but this was honestly one of the most interesting and unique experiences we’ve had. Emre is a knowledgeable guide and an excellent storyteller. He somehow turns ordinary streets into fascinating stories about music, film, culture and Soho history. The food stops were also excellent. Instead of touristy places we visited authentic Asian eateries and tried several dishes we would never have discovered ourselves. The small group size made the tour feel relaxed and personal. We chatted, laughed and even competed during the treasure hunt. This tour is great food, fascinating stories and lots of fun combined. Absolutely worth every penny.

I almost didn’t book this… and that would have been a big mistake

JeanDavid_R, Mar 2026

I was looking at several different London tours and almost skipped this one. Honestly, that would have been a big mistake. This ended up being so much more than just a food tour. It felt like discovering a hidden side of Soho that most people walk past without ever noticing. Emre was a fantastic guide. He has a great way of turning ordinary streets into really interesting stories. Suddenly you’re hearing about music legends, film studios, inventions and all sorts of surprising history you would never normally notice. The food stops were excellent too. Every tasting was different and really authentic. The Vietnamese banh mi was delicious and the dumplings in Chinatown were amazing. The treasure hunt part was also a really fun touch. It made the whole group interact and added a relaxed, playful vibe to the tour. If you’re visiting London and want something a bit different from the usual sightseeing tours, I would definitely recommend this experience.