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London Soho Music Trail – Walking Tour

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Join a 2-hour walking tour through Soho, London’s vibrant Entertainment District and center of rock and pop history. Your expert guide will tailor the tour to your musical interests, including jazz, blues, punk, classic rock, and pop.

Explore famous music landmarks like Tin Pan Alley, Carnaby Street, and hidden venues where The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bowie, and The Who began their careers. Discover jazz clubs from the 1920s, skiffle cafes of the 1950s, and punk venues from the 1970s.

Soho’s streets have seen every era from beatniks and mods to goths and pop stars. Today, past and present come together in a mix of music, fashion, and culture. Walk in the footsteps of icons and hear stories behind the sounds that shaped generations.

Whether you are a classic rock fan, punk rebel, pop lover, or curious about London’s music legacy, this Legendary Walk is for you.

Starting at 10 AM, our tour beats the crowds and others, giving you the best Soho experience before the city wakes.

What's Included

  • 2-hour music-themed walking tour
  • Local Rock guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

225-229 Piccadilly Criterion
Building, St. James's, London W1J 9HR, UK

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End point

138 Regent Street
London W1B 5SG, UK

The tour ends near Regent Street, within walking distance of Piccadilly Circus or Oxford Circus station.

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Piccadilly Circus

Meet your tour guide in front of the Hard Rock Piccadilly Circus, where you are surrounded by about 200 years of heritage. From roaring ‘20s jazz clubs to a Taylor Swift’s End Game video location, uncover what’s ‘hidden’ in plain sight right in front of you. Hear about film premieres, Royal Variety Shows, bombing stories of the WWII Blitz and more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wardour Street

Before the photogenic gates and lights of London’s Chinatown, uncover haunts of flappers and gangsters, trad jazzers and bluesmen, even where a truly British scandal sparked off. Here was The Shim Sham, The Flamingo, Whisky-A-GoGo, Barrelhouse Blues Club/Roundhouse…Beatles, Stones, Led Zep, Jimi Hendrix, Georgie Fame, where hip hop artists first arrived in the UK, where a young Paul Simon busked for change, where Pete Townsend lived for a time, where Muddy Waters made his UK debut… Discover where ‘Werewolves of London’ got their beef chow mein…
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Compton Street

From coffee bars and skiffle, the birth of rock and roll happened in the basement clubs of Soho. See what was 2ii and other coffee clubs. Music management offices, former personal tailor shop of the Beatles, pub where Cliff Richard ‘was born,’ the birth of London Pride and Kinks’ Lola…
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Soho

Stroll the heart of Soho, this was the early stomping ground for just about every artist/band you can think of from 60s to early 90s! See where musicians played live, had a pint between sets, got their caffeine fix before a night out, places where several songs/anthems were inspired and written. Pass the club where a young Amy Winehouse started singing, two real-life places used as filming locations for the Back to Black film. Clubs here included Marquee, St Moritz, Vortex, Le Beat Route/’Club Tropicana,’ Cousins/Skiffle Cellar, Le Kilt, Groucho, Ronnie Scott’s, Jazz After Dark… See what was Trident Studios & Good Earth Studios, where some of your favs created their records…
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tin Pan Alley

Stop by ‘Tin Pan Alley,’ where the Rolling Stones and others cut their first discs, where Ringo bought his drums, early days for Elton John, Bowie, Sex Pistols and more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Soho Square

What was the Astoria, St Martin’s Art College, Borderline…; Paul McCartney’s London offices; where Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust ‘was born;’ where George Harrison was inspired to write My Sweet Lord and more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Broadwick Street

Where the Rolling Stones ‘were born.’ Oasis’ What’s the Story Morning Glory album cover shot; John Lennon’s What a Lovely War photo op; old street markets, where your favs used to shop for snacks, their vinyl; punk hang outs…
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

Swingin’ 60s, where everyone shopped the latest fashions in 60s and 70s. Tales can include Don Arden, Jimi Hendrix, Stones, Small Faces, Boy George and more… pass by the club where Paul McCartney met Linda Eastman, where the Beatles had their own private table, where Hendrix jammed…
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Regent Street

Little side streets where ‘hidden’ nightclubs swung; where Bowie’s Ziggy album cover was taken; Beatles’ Apple Corp offices…the Beatles’ famous rooftop concert location is your Soho music walk finale!
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This is a walking tour with an approximate 3-mile walk with break options; we walk no matter the weather! Please dress accordingly.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the London Soho Music Trail – Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • 2-hour music-themed walking tour
  • Local Rock guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This is a walking tour with an approximate 3-mile walk with break options; we walk no matter the weather! Please dress accordingly.
  • Please note that infants will need to either be able to walk or be transported in a pushchair, which will need to be provided by you.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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