
The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 425 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes worth booking?
The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes is a 2-hour experience in London, United Kingdom, from $102 per person. It scores 83 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 425 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 83 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (425)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $102 per person
On your Secret Food Tour SoHo, follow your local food guide on a carefully curated selection of 7 exquisite stops, handpicked by our knowledgeable food expert. From high end fine dining, exclusive secret speakeasies to hole in the wall hidden gems, our evening twilight food tour will showcase the best of this unmissable neighbourhood while weaving in the food history and culture of the lesser-known side to the neon lit bohemian underbelly of London’s nightlife capital. From the fashionable home of the Swinging 60s, to the lamp lined lanes of Chinatown, SoHo is a melting pot of different cuisines and home to not only London's newest and best spots but also its storied and historic bars and restaurants. Skip the lines for legendary street food, sip through London’s gin history and scoff your way across this eclectic and fascinating foodie paradise.
What you get
About this experience
On your Secret Food Tour SoHo, follow your local food guide on a carefully curated selection of 7 exquisite stops, handpicked by our knowledgeable food expert. From high end fine dining, exclusive secret speakeasies to hole in the wall hidden gems, our evening twilight food tour will showcase the best of this unmissable neighbourhood while weaving in the food history and culture of the lesser-known side to the neon lit bohemian underbelly of London’s nightlife capital. From the fashionable home of the Swinging 60s, to the lamp lined lanes of Chinatown, SoHo is a melting pot of different cuisines and home to not only London's newest and best spots but also its storied and historic bars and restaurants. Skip the lines for legendary street food, sip through London’s gin history and scoff your way across this eclectic and fascinating foodie paradise.
What's included
Included
- 3 Historic Gins | Drink at a local pub | Vermouth
- Mozzarella stick with 'nduja | Coconut beef rendang curry with roti canai
- BBQ Pork Bao Buns | Classic Canoli | Our Secret Dish
- Beef Rendang Curry with Roti Flatbread | A Selection of Croquettas
- ** 3-Hour Classic Tour **
- One Exclusive Cocktail | One Southeast Asian Shot
- Our Secret Dish!
- ** 2-Hour Express Tour **
Not included
- Guide's gratuity
- Transportation
What you'll see and do
Carnaby Street: Iconic street for 1960s fashion and culture.
15 minutes here
Spirit of Soho Mural: Reflects Soho's artistic history serving as a vibrant expression of its cultural identity.
15 minutes here
Great Windmill Street/The Windmill: a historic entertainment venue famous for its innovative nude revues during WWII.
15 minutes here
Soho's Red Light District: The seedy side of Soho and an Historical adult entertainment area.
30 minutes here
Berwick Street Market: a traditional and bustling marketplace since the 18th century.
15 minutes here
Chinatown: A vibrant hub of Chinese culture, showcasing the city's multicultural diversity and offering authentic cuisine.
20 minutes here
Chinatown
The vibrant heart of London's Chinese community, centred on Gerrard Street in the West End and marked by ornate paifang gates, red lanterns, and bilingual street signs. Home to dozens of authentic restaurants, bakeries, and tea shops representing Cantonese, Sichuan, and regional Chinese cuisines. A lively stop on your tour !
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
London
We'll meet in front of St. Patrick's Church in Soho Square. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Meeting point
London
We will meet at the entrance of Golden Square, outside Frith Street Gallery, located at 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Our tour finishes in Dean Street
Ends at
Our tour will end at St. Martin's Lane near Leicester Square
Options you can book
Soho Express Tour
Duration: 2 hours Express Soho Food Tour: Choose this option for our brand new 2-Hour Express Tour of Soho & Chinatown in a group of 14 people or less! Starting point: St. Patrick’s RC Church, Soho, 21A Soho Square, London W1D 4NR, UK
London Soho Small Group Tour
Small Group Tour: Enjoy our 3-Hour Secret Food Tour London of Soho & Chinatown in a small group of 12 people or less! Starting point: 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ, UK
Private London Soho Food Tour
Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-hour private food tour of London Soho for only you and your group Starting point: 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ, UK
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Secret Food Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to some of the venues dress code requirements no full tracksuits or flip flops are allowed on the tour thank you
- IMPORTANT: Some of our venues do not accept under 18. Guest who are under 18 will be turned away and will miss out on some spots
- We cannot accommodate the following dietary restrictions: eggs, dairy free, gluten free, lactose intolerance, coeliac, nut allergy and vegan.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please note that this tour is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 425 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Pace and timing
4 mentionsSeveral reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
Traveler reviews
425 verified traveler reviews for The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Gary is the best.
Great tour with interesting and diverse foods. Our guide Gary was so informative and great fun to be with. Highly recommend.
Response from the operator: We’re grateful you made time to join us! We hope the experience gave you a closer look at the local food scene and a few discoveries to remember after your visit. Thank you for being our guest at Secret Food Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderfull afternoon
Excellent experience. Gary was so fun and engaging. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from the operator: Thank you for choosing Secret Food Tours during your visit! We hope our tour gave you a chance to experience the city through its food while getting to know the places around each stop. We’re grateful you spent part of your trip with us.
via Tripadvisor
Soho food tour
Gary was awesome! He was knowledgeable and kept us on pace. The places he took us was amazing and the history of the area was spot on.
Response from the operator: We were happy to welcome you. Secret Food Tours is all about bringing people together over local food and neighborhoods, and we're glad you joined us. We hope to see you again!
via Tripadvisor
Meh at best
Of all the food tours I have done throughout the world, this was my least favorite. London has such a great diversity of foods, I had high expectations based on the previous reviews and itinerary and was greatly disappointed. Most other food tours have the guide call or text ahead to the restaurant so there is less of a waiting time upon arrival. Not this one. We would get to each spot and wait 15-20 min for our food sample. There were only 3 people on the tour, so it wasn’t like a large quantity of food was necessary. During that time the guide was often busy texting on her phone and had minimal information about the foods or places. There were some places she pointed out things along the way between tasting spots, but overall there wasn’t muah substance to the tour. The Mediterranean food was great, but consisted of common foods like pita hummus, grape leaves, and tzatziki — all things that we on the tour had had many times before. The Indian stop was mediocre at best (and I love Indian food!) and the Chinese stop was another very common Chinese food — bao (buns). It’s also worth nothing that at none of the first 3 stops were we offered anything to drink except tap water (obviously we knew it would be an extra charge). Waiting for 20 minutes for food without offer of a beverage other than a small glass of water wasn’t ideal to say the least. At the final stop (dessert) we were offered our choice of beer, soft drink, or bottled water. Beer with dessert- no thanks. Our guide was nice but seemed distracted and uninterested throughout the tour. I’m sure there are great food tours in London, but this was not one for us.
Response from the operator: Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to understand how the tour came across from your perspective. Our tours are thoughtfully curated to showcase the local food scene through a balanced selection of stops that reflect the area's culinary heritage and cultural influences. While many guests have enjoyed this approach and the stories shared throughout the experience, we understand that what resonates with one traveler may not always align with another's expectations, particularly for those who have explored a wide range of food tours around the world. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pacing of the tour, the level of engagement, and the overall flow of the experience. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue refining our tours and looking for ways to make them even more enjoyable for future guests. Thank you again for sharing your honest perspective. We hope you'll consider joining us again on another Secret Food Tour in the future, whether in London or one of our many destinations worldwide, so we have the opportunity to provide an experience that better matches what you were looking for.
via Tripadvisor
Great food- great guide- great experience
We did the three hour version with 7 stops of the Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour and highly recommend it. Hopefully this three hour version will be made available for folks again. Our guide Paul was absolutely amazing- he was SO knowledgeable and full of good stories, friendly, fun and a wealth of good advice. The historical stories are a big part of the tour. The food of course was amazing as well- the beauty of these tours is that they feature food samplings from the best places that we would never find on our own. It also means no waiting in line and most of the stops had considerable lines. Such a great way to learn more about the city while enjoying great food with good company.
Response from the operator: Welcoming guests is something we never take for granted. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit. We look forward to hosting you again!
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
- Every day
- Price range
- $102 to $322
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 149
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Who runs this experience
Operated by Secret Food Tours, who run 207 experiences we rank across 112 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 70.6 and 17 in the 90+ Club.
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The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for London.
How much does The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes cost?
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Prices start at $102 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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes 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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 83 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 425 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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes 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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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Around 149 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 The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes 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 The Great British Rock and Roll Walking Tour, Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour, London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs. 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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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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Included: 3 Historic Gins | Drink at a local pub | Vermouth; Mozzarella stick with 'nduja | Coconut beef rendang curry with roti canai; BBQ Pork Bao Buns | Classic Canoli | Our Secret Dish; Beef Rendang Curry with Roti Flatbread | A Selection of Croquettas; and ** 3-Hour Classic Tour **. Not included: Guide's gratuity; and Transportation. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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We'll meet in front of St. Patrick's Church in Soho Square. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in London. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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Across 425 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, knowledge and storytelling. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works. One thing to know: Several reviewers found the schedule tight or the day long.
What booking options are available for The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes?
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There are 3 options to choose from, including Soho Express Tour, London Soho Small Group Tour, Private London Soho Food Tour. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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