Alternative London Tour – Soho

Discover Soho like never before with our Alternative London walking tour. In this 3-hour walking tour, led by passionate local guides, you’ll journey through the rich queer history, trans heritage, and the notorious red-light past of this iconic London district.

Why Choose This Soho Tour?

• Queer & Trans History: Walk in the footsteps of queer legends, from early pioneers to modern activists.

• Red-Light District Stories: Explore Soho’s past as London’s most notorious entertainment and red-light area.

• Alternative Culture: Learn about underground clubs, countercultural movements, and the fight for LGBTQ rights.

• Local Experts: Our guides are historians and members of the community — offering authentic, deeply personal stories.

• Small Group Experience: We keep our groups intimate to foster conversation, safety, and connection.

• What’s Included: Guided walking tour, storytelling, insights into hidden alleys and lesser-known sites

• What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water, camera, open mind

• Highlights & Key Stops

  On this tour of Soho, you’ll explore:

  1. Historical Soho Alleys – Hidden lanes where queer community thrived.

  2. Iconic LGBTQ Venues – The former meeting places, bars and clubs that shaped Soho’s identity.

  3. Red-Light Past – Stories of Soho’s infamous red-light era, including the people, scandals, and culture.

  4. Monuments & Memorials – Sites that honor queer and trans history.

  5. Modern LGBTQ Culture – How Soho continues to be a beacon of non-conformity, art, and activism.

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  Our Guides

  All our tour guides are local Londoners deeply invested in the stories of Soho. Many are LGBTQ community members, or cultural researchers. They bring first-hand passion and personal insights into the walking tour, ensuring you don’t just see Soho — you feel it.

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  Booking & Practical Info

  • How to Book: Click the “Start Booking Now” button above to see available dates and book your place. Get in touch at info@alternativeldn.com to book a private tour.

  • Group Size: Maximum 16 people — book early to secure your spot.

  • Accessibility: Our Soho Walking Tour is accessible to everyone

  • Safety & Etiquette: As this is a walking tour we encourage responsible behaviour, respect for local residents, and considerate engagement.