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
Operating hours.2:00 pm
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
5.0
based on 2,069 reviews
Lin_B, Mar 2026
Tom was great! He told us great stories about the bands, actors and writers ! Showed us places they lived and hung out!
Gary_W, Mar 2026
A great tour, even for those who do not drink alcohol. Do allow yourself a minimum of three hours, especially on a Saturday, as getting everyone served takes a little time.
Shannon_C, Mar 2026
This tour was amazing and so educational - learning about London pubs and music history. A perfect was to start a multi-day visit to London. Tom was fantastic and shared the history in an interesting way. Highly recommend!!
Amy_T, Mar 2026
Alan was such a wonderful guide and had the best stories about the area and sights that we were able to see. He was also wonderful with drink recommendations at every pub that we visited and did an amazing job of making everyone on the tour feel included. If you like music and pubs- this tour is top notch! And EVEN better if you are lucky enough to get Alan!
Julia_G, Mar 2026
This experience was unforgettable. If you love music, history, and delicious beer, this is for you. Our tour guide Al made the experience comfortable, personal, exciting, and such fun! Thank you for the life long memories.
Heather_J, Mar 2026
Excellent tour round the pubs of Soho. Although we'd been to London a few times, we saw places we hadn't been to before and learned some new stories. Our guide Tom was very entertaining and enthusiastic and we had a great afternoon, despite the heavy rain!
Laurie_H, Mar 2026
We had a fabulous time on our tour. Henry was informative, funny, and engaging throughout the experience. He catered the tour to our interests and was able to answer all our questions. Equal parts pubs and music history stories. Fabulous!
Barbara_S, Mar 2026
We had the pleasure to do the SoHo Music and Historical Pubs tour today with Gherto and it was so much fun! Gherto is so knowledgeable and personable and he provided us with history about the pubs and stories about the musicians who frequented these establishments. Was a really good time!! 100% recommend.
Ivan_D, Feb 2026
Excellent 2 hours with a very knowledgeable guide. Couldn't have been more helpful or informative, I couldn't recommend this tour highly enough.
Heather_S, Feb 2026
Great tour with Ben!he kept us entertained the whole time ! Lots of interesting facts , great pubs would definitely recommend!
Aidan_G, Feb 2026
Truly no better way to explore London and Soho than to have a tour of the iconic pubs while learning about the music history.
Ghertó(Gary) was fantastic and we could tell he truly loved guiding us! Interesting, exciting, inspiring. highly reccomend
Tammy_F, Jan 2026
We visited four pubs in London, all with different atmospheres and history all tied to the London music scene. Our tour guide Gherto was knowledgeable in all aspects UK history, culture, and the music scene making the tour a highlight of our vacation. By the end of the tour, Gherto felt more like family than just our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Gherto as your guide.
carol_k, Jan 2026
Ben was fun, knowledgeable & professional!!
We had a great time.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🍻 cheers 🍻
Sam_S, Jan 2026
Ben gives you a great 2:30 minutes of the history, the music and the pubs of SoHo. He is an awesome story teller and wonderful host. We had four pubs to visit which were all unique and Ben gave us great advice on best drinks in each one. Our group of 5 had a great time and got to know each other through the conversations over our 1/2 pints in each pub. I highly recommend Ben and this tour.
John_K, Dec 2025
So worth it! Great information interspersed with great drinks. Our tour guide, Ben, was fantastic. Highly recommend.
Patricia_R, Dec 2025
Gherto led our small group so skillfully through the SoHo music heartland. It was the perfect balance of history and iconic storytelling. We soon became more than fellow travelers! What a fun group to share Historic events before our very eyes.
Laurie_C, Dec 2025
Traveling from the states a great tour really fun especially if you like music and pub history 🎤🍻 we had a great time!
Haze_C, Dec 2025
Information about origins of soho and sex trade,iconic pubs and famous drinkers and music events that happened there
Kara_B, Dec 2025
Such a fun tour. Gherto was awesome and we learned a ton. Top notch experience and well run. Would highly recommend.
Hannah_M, Dec 2025
Highly recommend, Ben was fantastic and super knowledgeable. He had great energy and we would definitely be back!! This is a not to be missed tour!
Michele_M, Dec 2025
Really enjoyed our time out today! Even though it rained our tour with Ben was amazing. Great out of the way pubs, rich in history and Ben was very knowledgeable. So fun! Highly recommend. Would like to say high to his mum!
Robert_A, Dec 2025
Danny was spectacularly fun and knowledgeable! Great time walking through the same streets and pubs as the greats!
Ruth_O, Dec 2025
This was one of the best tours we have been on. Interesting facts, funny and can’t believe we have missed so much in Soho walking through before. Callum our tour guide was fabulous, he was funny and Interesting getting all the group interacting within minutes. Would highly recommend this tour and if you get Callum you have struck gold!!
Nicole_P, Dec 2025
Tom was a fantastic tour guide. If you like music you’ll love the tour. Really fun stories and great bars we returned to later in our trip. This was a trip highlight for us!
Danielle_L, Dec 2025
Great tour from beginning to end. Tom was brilliant and knew his craft. Passionate about music in general and who doesn't love hearing stories over a 1/2 pint of beer.
All four pubs were crowded (cuz its December in Central London), but Tom made it work and we were always having a good time in our group of 7.
Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys music stories (drinking not required, but it keeps you warm)
Laura_F, Dec 2025
Very informative and Ben was passionate and engaged! I enjoyed the other guests as well! Would definitely recommend!
Edwin_W, Dec 2025
Danny was great fun and quite knowledgeable! Great way to spend an afternoon in SOHO……..even if a bit rainy
Bill_B, Dec 2025
Ben was energetic, happy, knowledgeable and just plain into the tour. Worth it if you like musical history and oh yeah…beer!
Stephanie_B, Dec 2025
I have tried to cancel this tour for the past week and have not received a reply. Don’t believe their cancellation policy
Jeffrey_W, Nov 2025
We had an incredible time on the Soho music and historic pub tour with Tom. He was enthusiastic, energetic, and clearly passionate about music, London history, and the pub culture. His stories brought the neighborhood and pubs to life. The pubs were charming, the pace was just right, and the whole experience was amazing and very well organized. Definitely one of the best pub tours we have ever done and we highly recommend it for anyone who loves history, atmosphere, and good company.
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