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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers
London, England
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Booked 10+ times last week!
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Anonymous ·
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.
· Anonymous ·
Aug 2026
What an absolutely amazing afternoon checking out pubs around vibrant Soho and learning all about the rock and roll history of the area from our wonderful guide, Harvey. Friendly, entertaining and full of brilliant stories Harvey really brought the Soho to life and introduced me to lots of new, lovely pubs. Don't miss it - highly recommended.

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 Street
    Berwick St, London, UK

Start time
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

1

Soho

2 hours 30 minutesAdmission 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

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 2,318 reviews
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Great start to a vacation in London

Jaye_S, Sep 2026
Lots of stories, good history, articulate and engaging guide. Spent time in 4 pubs and were quickly friends

You Didn’t Have To Live It To Love It

Samantha_K, Sep 2026
This was a great mix of older London history and punk history from the 60s-70s. Danny, aside from being a knowable and fun guide, gave great drink recommendations. If you’re not a big drinker stick to the 1/2 pints!

Vic, Ben and Uncle Joe on the Historic Pubs tour.

Vic_J, Aug 2026
Danny Boy was brilliant. Loads of knowledge and lots of interesting stories. We brought our uncle that has lived and experienced London’s music scene first hand and we all had a great time. Thank you.

DON'T miss out! Book this experience

Elaine_D, Aug 2026
This was a birthday gift for my Partner and wow! Am I glad I got to share it! Amazing tour with the wonderful Carlos who brought history to life with many amusing anecdotes abd stories. Carlos you made our day, thank you!

Absolutely amazing tour!!...

Juliana_B, Aug 2026
Absolutely amazing tour!! Our guide Ben was off the charts! One of the most enjoyable tours we have ever done.

You gotta take this tour

Bill_R, Aug 2026
Excellent tour guide Ben showed us around Soho, the pubs, and all the rock ‘n’ roll highlights. He knew everything about the area. In a few hours, we became experts on rock ‘n’ roll history and English pubs.

This Tour Goes to 11

Richard_R, Aug 2026
Fantastic 3-hour pub crawl with an equal parts of SoHo history, rock n’ roll history and local pub lore. Our guide Harvey was a charismatic storyteller and the stops along the way were excellent. One of the best parts was spending the afternoon with an awesome group of rockers from around the world.

A must do w Harvey!!

Beverly_M, Aug 2026
Harvey was our guide. He was amazing., Lots of interesting and funny stories- he really loves giving tours. Ask for Harvey, you will not be disappointed.

Harvey was the absolute...

George_G, Aug 2026
Harvey was the absolute best, super funny and knowledgeable about SoHo. Even stayed after with my friends and I with a pint and a laugh.

Fantastic tour

Karen_A, Aug 2026
What an absolutely amazing afternoon checking out pubs around vibrant Soho and learning all about the rock and roll history of the area from our wonderful guide, Harvey. Friendly, entertaining and full of brilliant stories Harvey really brought the Soho to life and introduced me to lots of new, lovely pubs. Don't miss it - highly recommended.

If you are paired with...

Owen_B, Aug 2026
If you are paired with Ben, you're going to have a great time. His knowledge of the neighborhood was first rate and he had many great stories to tell. The tour got better as it went on, particularly if you're interested in the music focus of it. The posting didn't quite allude to this as a "bar crawl" and it was only four stops (with a suggested half pint at each) but the tone was a little more drinking-oriented than expected so important to understand.

A good time!

Rachel_F, Aug 2026
We had a great time wandering through Soho with Harvey, learning about the area, visiting pubs and talking about rock n roll! Harvey was a great guide, with great stories!

Very fun and interesting tour

Ornella_L, Aug 2026
Harvey was amazing, very fun and interesting tour! We enjoyed all the pubs and the pints along the way!

excellent tour

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

Ben was an awesome tour...

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!

Fab tour with Harvey!

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!!

Great, Awesome SoHo Historic Music and Pubs Tout

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!

Amazing tour!

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!

Fun afternoon!

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!!

Great stuff!!

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

Super Interesting Tour

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.

Our guide, Harvey, was...

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!

Harvey’s fun SoHo tour…

Alexis_T, Jul 2026
Harvey was great!! Very knowledgeable and fun. Took the right amount of time at each location and answered all questions.

we loved it

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!

Perfect

Laura_N, Jun 2026
Was very informative as well as fun. Harvey wad very knowledgeable and personable. Made the whole afternoon enjoyable.

A low key and fun way to...

Carol_K, Jun 2026
A low key and fun way to explore SoHo and learn about some legendary bands and their humble beginnings.

Lots of fun. Danny was...

Steve_K, Jun 2026
Lots of fun. Danny was engaging and entertaining. He had many interesting stories and made the tour very enjoyable.

Great tour and guide!

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!!

Gherto rocked the tour!!

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!!!!

A must do when in London....

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.

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