Private Soho LGBT History Tour & Secret Gay Bar Hopping

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Step off the main tourist tracks and dive into the beating heart of London’s most vibrant neighbourhood. On this exclusive 3-hour private tour, you won’t just visit the most iconic and hidden queer venues in Soho—you will unlock the secrets, the music, and the fierce resilience that shaped global LGBTQ+ culture.

What's Included

Guide throughout the city
Drinks approximate GBP 7.00
Food

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

I will meet all the travelers outside Boots in Picadilly Circus, just next to the Picadilly underground station. I will have a white umbrella with me.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Soho

    We’ll begin with a warm welcome and a quick intro to the night ahead. I’ll set the tone with the history of Soho: from vice and cabarets to rebellion and pride.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Rupert Street

    We’ll uncover how this exact pub became the epicentre of a massive, modern same-sex "kiss-in" protest that permanently challenged discrimination in British hospitality.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Wardour Street

    We take a fascinating walk down Soho’s narrowest alleys to look at the hidden markers of music history. Stand outside the legendary Trident Studios where David Bowie gave birth to Ziggy Stardust

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Old Compton Street

    3 hidden bar one of the oldest recorded queer spaces in London (dating back to the 1830s)

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We conclude our 3-hour journey at the celebrated "Grand Dame" of the Soho gay scene. Opened in 1986 at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Wardour Street

    Second hidden bar. A low-key basement bar where queer music legends used to hang out.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by edg London tours

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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
Music Tours
Spring Break
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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