Duration: 2 hours.

Looking for a walking tour through London's musical history? Explore Soho, London's Entertainment District, on this two-hour walk with a specialist rock guide, tracing the artists and eras that shaped music history.

About This Tour

Take a stroll through the streets that helped shape rock and roll history. This two-hour walking tour explores Soho, London's Entertainment District, where some of the most memorable music moments happened. Your guide, who is passionate about the music and stories behind the scenes, will lead you through a personalised playlist of spots connected to the artists and eras you care about. It's a relaxed way to discover the sounds and stories that made this place special.

Starting at 10am, the tour beats the crowds, giving you the best Soho experience before the city wakes. Whether you're a classic rock fan, punk rebel, pop lover, or simply curious about London's music legacy, this tour is for you.

The Roots of Rock

Discover where it all began, from the jazz and blues clubs of the 1920s to the skiffle and bebop bars of the 1950s, including Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Flamingo and The Cousins, and the legendary 2i's Coffee Bar, where British rock was born.

Classic Rock & Prog Icons

Stand in the footsteps of legends. See Paul McCartney's Soho office, the birthplace of Ziggy Stardust and The Rolling Stones, early gig venues for The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Kinks, Elton John and Pink Floyd, and historic recording studios used by Queen, Bowie, Genesis and Black Sabbath.

Punk, New Wave & 80s Revolution

Experience the energy of punk and the glam of the 80s. Visit legendary clubs including The Vortex, St Moritz and Le Kilt, hear stories of The Sex Pistols, The Clash and X-Ray Spex, and discover the haunts of Culture Club, George Michael, Duran Duran and Guns N' Roses.

Modern Pop London

London is still rocking. See the spots loved by today's superstars, including Taylor Swift's End Game music video location, UK film premiere venues for Beyoncé and One Direction, and the hangouts and studios of Harry Styles, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and Lady Gaga.

Why Soho?

Soho is the soul of London's music scene, a place where jazz, blues, rock, punk and pop collide. You'll walk through Tin Pan Alley, London's music publishing hub, and Carnaby Street, where fashion met rock in the Swinging Sixties, alongside legendary clubs, secret studios and hidden venues full of history.

What's Included

Two-hour guided walking tour of Soho with a specialist rock guide

Good to Know

Departs from Hard Rock Café Piccadilly Circus, 225–229 Piccadilly, London W1J 9HR (next to the Horses of Helios fountain) at 10am. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in with your guide, who will be holding a white Premium Tours clipboard.

Duration: approximately 2 hours, finishing near Regent Street by Piccadilly Circus station.

This is a walking tour covering approximately 3 miles, with break options along the way. The tour runs in all weather, so please dress accordingly.

Free cancellation and full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure.

Description supplied by the event organiser.