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The Original Soho Punk Tour
Badge of ExcellenceLondon, England
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
London's Soho neighborhood was at the center of Britain's punk scene. The neighborhood has changed a lot but this private walking tour brings it to life by taking you to the sites of such seminal clubs as the Marquee, Vortex, 100 Club, Roxy, Louise's, and Notre Dame Hall. You'll hear little-known stories from the era, such as when The Jam had run in with the law, and feel like you were really part of the scene.
- Private tour, exclusively for your party: Ensures a personalized experience
- Journey through the history of punk: The tour brings the era to life
- Hear lesser-known tales of colorful characters from your guide
- Convenient meeting place in central London
What's Included
- Full commentary
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Oxford StreetOxford St, London W1D 2DH, UK
Outside Exit 1, opposite The Flying Horse Pub
End point
- 100 ClubCentury House, 100 Oxford St, London W1D 1LL, UK
We finish outside the 100 Club which is about 200 yds from the starting point
What To Expect
Make your own way to the easy-to-find meeting point in the center of London. Meet your guide and music-loving group and get ready to be transported back to the heady days of London punk.
Follow your guide to Soho landmarks and hear how they were central to the London punk scene. Get insiders’ stories from your guide who experienced the scene firsthand. Learn how the influence of the Sex Pistols and their contemporaries continues to resonate today and feel free to ask all your burning questions.
After experiencing Soho like a punk rocker, your tour ends close to where you started.
Follow your guide to Soho landmarks and hear how they were central to the London punk scene. Get insiders’ stories from your guide who experienced the scene firsthand. Learn how the influence of the Sex Pistols and their contemporaries continues to resonate today and feel free to ask all your burning questions.
After experiencing Soho like a punk rocker, your tour ends close to where you started.
Soho
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
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199 reviews
Amy_M, Apr 2024
Aiden was so knowledgable and so engaging. My dad and I had such a lovely day and learned so much. He really brought all the stops to life and made us laugh along the way. I'd recommend to any punk fun but also to any fan of music in general, or anyone wanting to see soho in a new way.
Stephanie_K, Apr 2024
Aidan was amazing! Such a great guy and super knowledgeable, telling amazing stories and adding lots of dimension to punk history. Highly recommend if you are at all interested in punk music or culture!
Woody_J, Feb 2024
Aidan was very knowledgeable and passionate. We really enjoyed the stories walking the side streets and seeing the former clubs and learning their history.
Martyn_L, Feb 2024
Loved this tour! Aidan is a fantastic guy & host, and really knows his stuff. Anyone wanting insight & knowledge of this era will not be disappointed. Highly recommend.
kevin_b, Jan 2024
Our guide Aiden was excellent loves London passionate about the music scene & culture- local to area and basically lived the life attending gigs - old school punk full of local knowledge on the beginning of punk the people the clubs the hangouts, well worth the tour for those into their music !
Oleg_B, Jan 2024
If you are a fan of 70s punk and want to hear cool stories about The Sex Pistols, The Damned, Sham 69 and other cool groups from that era and relieve the atmosphere of bohemian Soho clubs and music scene, this tour is right down your tin pan alley. Aidan is very credible and knowledge guide who WAS actually there and had seen these groups in their prime. Thanks to him I discovered some cool punk club which otherwise I would have missed on this trip. I enjoyed this tour so much and highly recommend it to anyone interested in PUNK & ROCK'n'ROLL.
Emily_S, Dec 2023
Aidan was terrific - incredibly knowledgable, funny, and took care of everyone in the tour. Highly recommend!
Luise_B, Nov 2023
Absolutely loved this tour. Aiden is an encyclopedia of the history of punk music. He really knows his stuff! Great guy with a great sense of humour. Would definitely recommend this to punk fans. Very cool!!
Sophia_F, Oct 2023
I went with my teenage daughter and we both loved the tour. It was great to be walked around all the significant places by someone, who experienced the time himself back in the 70s. Aiden (our tour guide) was not just someone who takes you to places and gives you the info, but he lived it at the time, experienced it and he is a real connection. I would not hesitate to recommend the tour. I am really glad I took my daughter too, I doubt she will ever forget.
Laura_C, Oct 2023
Aidan has a great gift for storytelling and was able to bring to life images and tales of an era in an area where so much has changed. He also made it relevant for those who may not have been deep into the punk scene. Totally a worthwhile trip around Soho and would highly recommend!
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