Gangster Tour of Soho
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Is Gangster Tour of Soho worth booking?
Gangster Tour of Soho is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $27 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 9 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.7/5 (9)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $27 per person
A tour by someone who was here living or working in the area in 60's/70's during the mod and flower power generations, when Soho was buzzing with gangsters, bent policemen, fashion, clubs, nightspots and coffee bars! I a
What you get
About this experience
A tour by someone who was here living or working in the area in 60's/70's during the mod and flower power generations, when Soho was buzzing with gangsters, bent policemen, fashion, clubs, nightspots and coffee bars! I actually knew many of these people.and experienced many of these events, at the time! This means I can give plenty of in depth info about how exciting a place Soho was!
What's included
Included
- Walking Tour of Soho with many shops restaurants and bars in area to visit after the tour!
Not included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What you'll see and do
We stop outside this theatre famous in the 1960's/70's for Sunday Night at the London Palladium and we also look at the plaque to Brian Epstein the manager of the Beatles
8 minutes here
We stop outside the stage door to the London Palladium to look at the many famous face who have appeared here. Then move along to the Courthouse Hotel which at one time was Great Marlborough St's Magistrates court where many famous face were tried for drug charges and other offences
5 minutes here
Entering Carnaby Street we stop to talk about the many gangsters who were in soho over the years right from the 1920's with people like Darby Sabini, Billy Kimber (Peaky Blinders) Billy Hill, Jack 'Spot' Comer, The Messina Bros etc
10 minutes here
Many clubs have stood here over the years right from 1930's until 1970's
5 minutes here
this show the many famous and infamous people who have lived in Soho From Cassonova and Mozart to George Melly, Jeffery Bernard, Brendan Behan and Johnnie Dankworth.
5 minutes here
Here is a replica pump outside the pub named after John Snow recognized as the first British epidemiologist who solved the mystery of a cholera outbreak here in 1854 which had already killed 500 people
5 minutes here
Here stood Raymond's Revue Bar the first place in Soho where stripper could move once naked. Paul Raymond also was a published of men's magazines Men Only, Mayfair and escort and a property magnate worth £650 million
8 minutes here
Here stood the Flamingo Club where a who's who of British and American Rock and pop stars flocked in 1960's-70's
8 minutes here
From the Boulogne Restaurant, a hostess club at Wardour St end,to no 15, where the Kray twins open their El Morrocco club after their first central London club Esmeralder's barn in Kensington bak to 1920's and Kate Merricks (the Nightclub Queen) 43 Club at number 43 this street has been full of Clubs and gangsters over the years
10 minutes here
Opposite The French House we will further discuss the Kray Twins and their relationship with Lord Boothby
8 minutes here
The birthplace of British Rock & Roll run by a wrestler Dr Death here many future stars were discovered from 1960 onwards Tommy Steel, Cliff Richards & the Shadows, Screaming Lord Sutch and many others, now a great Fish & Chip restaurant Poppies!
5 minutes here
Looking down we can see Ronnie Scotts cLub still here today although the great man and his wife Cleo Laine are sadly now gone.
2 minutes here
On the corner with Old Compton St we will discuss the Krays and the murder of Jack the Hat and the Mad Axman Frank Mitchell, Freddie Foreman, Ronnie Knight ( Barbara Windsor's 1st husband) and the murder of Alfredo Zomperelli
10 minutes here
The last stop where we will discuss police corruption in 1960's-70's Bernie Silvers top dog here at the time, Frank Mifsud who ran most of the doorbell flats.Commander Drury of Scotland Yard his relationship with pron baron Jimmy Humpheries and his wife Rusty Gaynor. We will end the tour here it is a five minute walk from either Tottenham Court Rd Tube Station (Central/Northern/ Elizabeth lines) or Leicester Sq TubeStation (Piccadilly/ Northern lines)
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
Outside the exit of Oxford Circus Tube Station Argyll St Exit, on the corner of Argyll St
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
From Greek St it is a 5 min walk to either Tottenham Ct Rd Station (Central/Northern/ Elizabeth Lines) or Leicester Sq Station ( Piccadilly/Northern lines)
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sun
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- London Quality Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Unsuitable for under 18's
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 9 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Traveler reviews
9 verified traveler reviews for Gangster Tour of Soho. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Gangsters in Soho
Very interesting, plenty of information. Guide was very good, friendly. Went on a very hot day, pleasant pace was taken.
Response from the operator: Thanks for your nice review, so glad you enjoyed Sweeney Todd
via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour! Would recommend!
Really enjoyed the tour today, was fantastic to hear all the history of Soho and its inhabitants from somebody who lived through its glory years. Our tour guide was fantastic and engaging and we’ll be back to do the Ripper tour soon!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review. I am so glad you enjoyed it!
via Tripadvisor
Brilliant
Tour was brilliant and l will do it again and the lady was great. She was brilliant. I was in London all day .the tour was great
Response from the operator: Thank you for this great review, glad you enjoyed it so much
via Tripadvisor
Gangster Bus Tour
The gangster tour was fantastic. The tour guides were very knowledgable and funny at the same time and everyone one the bus seemed to be enjoying themselves. I would recommend it 100%
via Tripadvisor
Not exactly accurate or gangster focused but fun
I was a little confused as to why some parts of the ‘gangster tour of soho’ focused on 70s pop stars rather than gangsters as well as spending the first 10 minutes talking about the London Palladium. Some of the facts that were mentioned and some of the photos were not accurate. That said it was a fun 2 hours and the tour guide was a nice lady. It just felt a little bit thrown together and inaccurate. Not exactly as it was described.
Response from the operator: If you read the description on Trip Advisor first, which details all the stops on this tour you would have seen that there were stops about pop stars, clubs and the London Palladium. I could just walk my customers to Great Marlborough Street and start with the Great Marlborough St Court and not stop on the way but the London Palladium ison the way and a world famous theatre so it seemed a shame not to include a bit of its history. I am perplexed as to why you think some of the photo's were not accurate, do you mean photo's of the gangsters or clubs/places that were there at the time? If you were not there then, how can you be sure? Some photo's I show date back to the early 1900's none of us can be positive about these, I show many more to the 60-70's when I was in Soho these I am pretty sure are accurate as I can remember it well. I show some gangsters at various ages also. Sometimes it is difficult to get a photo for a particular year so i have tried to get as near as possible in this case. I try to show that Soho over the years has been the haunt of gangsters, pimps and con-men alongside actors, artists, the sex industry and the avant garde as I think that most people would like to know how all these people mingled in this area.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 3
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 63
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Gangster Tour of Soho: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does Gangster Tour of Soho cost?
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Prices start at $27 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in London usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Gangster Tour of Soho take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in London is not rushed.
Is Gangster Tour of Soho worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 9 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in London, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Gangster Tour of Soho?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Gangster Tour of Soho suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Gangster Tour of Soho?
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Around 3 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in London can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in London and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Gangster Tour of Soho start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central London within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in London?
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London's best attractions split cleanly: the museums are free and need no booking, so the paid market is about views, theatre and getting out of the city for a day. That makes value scoring unusually important here, and the Outty Ranking penalises anything charging premium prices for access you could get for nothing. On Outty we rank every London experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs, The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit London?
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May to September for long evenings, December for the Christmas markets. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in London?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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