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Gangster Tour of Soho

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

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

  • Walking Tour of Soho with many shops restaurants and bars in area to visit after the tour!
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

241 Oxford Street
London W1D 2LT, UK

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End point

58 Greek Street
London W1D, UK

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)

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The London Palladium

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
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8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Courthouse Hotel

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
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

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
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

50 Carnaby St

Many clubs have stood here over the years right from 1930's until 1970's
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Spirit of Soho Mural

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.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

John Snow

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
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Walker's Court

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
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8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Wardour Street

Here stood the Flamingo Club where a who's who of British and American Rock and pop stars flocked in 1960's-70's
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8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Gerrard Street

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
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The French House

Opposite The French House we will further discuss the Kray Twins and their relationship with Lord Boothby
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8 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Green Plaque:n2i's Coffee Bar

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!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Frith Street

Looking down we can see Ronnie Scotts cLub still here today although the great man and his wife Cleo Laine are sadly now gone.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Greek Street

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
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

58 Greek St

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)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gangster Tour of Soho?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Walking Tour of Soho with many shops restaurants and bars in area to visit after the tour!
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Private transportation

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Unsuitable for under 18's
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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