Plan your visit to Soho, London
Enjoy the dynamism amid the sex shops, the bright lights of the gay-friendly village and the glimmer of red carpet premieres.
With its rows of bars, historic music venues and large Chinatown zone, Soho is a trendy and jazzy neighborhood in the heart of London. This dynamic district has park-filled plazas, raucous alleys and electrifying entertainment complexes. Spend an evening in this busy and eclectic region to glimpse London’s risqué nightlife.
Relax in the grassy park at the heart of Leicester Square, which serves as a large base for the surrounding entertainment. See one of the city’s red carpet movie premieres, visit the Hippodrome Casino and stay at a luxury hotel on the square. Highlights for families include Ripley’s Believe it or Not! London and M&M’s® World London.
Walk north from Leicester Square for one block to reach the Chinatown part of Soho. Gaze up at the red lanterns, Chinese symbols and dragon sculptures among the pagodas and Chinese restaurants. Chinese New Year celebrations and other festivities take place here year-round.
Stroll along the lively alleys filled with gay bars and sex shops for a glimpse into the city’s risqué side. Burlesque shows, casinos and strip bars are common here. For a change of pace, go shopping in the famed commercial area of Oxford Circus and relax in the spacious Trafalgar Square near Charing Cross.
Make your way east to the northern bank of the River Thames, where you’ll find the Inner Temple and the Middle Temple. These impressive buildings in courtyards are professional bodies for lawyers and judges. Walk north for a few minutes to see the St. Dunstan-in-the-West church and the Temple Church.
Soho is a little northwest of the bend in the River Thames in northwestern London. Ride the London Underground to Leicester Square, Oxford Circus or Charing Cross and get around by bus or on foot. Visit nearby areas, such as Mayfair, Marylebone and Fitzrovia.
Come to this entertainment hub to see the city’s racy and trendy residents and visitors gather and have fun.
London Palladium Theatre - Watch internationally acclaimed musicals, attend live music performances and learn about the rich history of this Grade II-listed West End theater.
Sondheim Theatre - Enjoy a performance at Sondheim Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Discover the acclaimed theater scene and shops in this vibrant area.
Soho Square - Learn about the local history of London when you spend time at Soho Square. Experience the acclaimed art scene and entertainment choices in this culturally rich area.
Carnaby Street - Shop, dine and drink at this pedestrian-only street made famous the world over by musicians and socialites during the Swinging London era of the 1960s.
Piccadilly Theatre - Enjoy a performance at Piccadilly Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art scene in this culturally rich area.
Prince Edward Theatre - Enjoy a performance at Prince Edward Theatre, a storied theater in London. Discover the entertainment choices and notable monuments in this culturally rich area.
Apollo Theatre - Get tickets for a show at Apollo Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this culturally rich area.
Lyric Theatre - Enjoy a performance at Lyric Theatre, a theater with a story to tell in London. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this vibrant area.
London Hop-On Hop-Off Open-Top Bus Tour with River Cruise - Enjoy this perfect introduction to London on a Hop on Hop off Big Bus tour. Sitting back and relaxing on an open-top double decker sightseeing bus as you listen to insightful and highly educational audio commentary of the city.
The Big Day out * London Eye with Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & River Cruise* - Rediscover London with The Big London Day Out Ticket Experience London from land, air and see and bring the magic to your loved ones. Includes: Explore the city at your own pace with our hop-on, hop-off open top bus tour Take in 360-degree views of London’s skyline on the lastminute.
Eating London: Twilight Soho Food & Drinks Tour - When you think of Soho, you're likely imagining the most vibrant and buzzing night spot in London. But what if we told you that there's more to Soho than just its tourist traps and crowded streets.
London E-Bike tour & Borough market - We are real people! and you won't be just a number! We love London and we wanna share what we know in a totally different way! Unlike other tours, Electric bike tour provides a great sense of freedom and conviviality, you will get the chance to see most of London monuments faster than any other transportation and yet at a medium pace! Beating traffic, going through Thames path, stopping at amazing spots for great photo-shoots, listening to narrations about icons and historic buildings.
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour - Indulge in four unique, local historic pubs, as you embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Soho, where music, mischief and history, intertwine. Explore the hallowed grounds where the Beatles recorded Hey Jude, The Rolling Stones played their first ever gig, and the site of Jimi Hendrix's last ever performance.
London: Guided Harry Potter Tour - Experience London in the way you have read in the Harry Potter books and have seen in the famous movies. On this tour of London you will experience the magical side of this legendary city and see all the famous Harry Potter sights.
Soho District in London with Expert Guide - On this 2 to 2.5 hour Private Walking Tour, you will see where counterculture and civil protests have collided over the centuries. Discover the streets of London’s lively nightlife neighborhood that has gone from seedy to chic over the past few decades.
Music Walking Tour of London's Soho - I have been involved in the music business, running my own label to being signed as an artist, to managing a rock band. I have experienced many stories that I'd love to pass on! What to Expect You won't believe how much musical talent was crammed into one small iconic street! The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, the list goes on and on.