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Gangsters of Soho Walking Tour with Fish and Chips

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Overview

Insider information as this is a tour by someone who lived and worked in Soho for a long time in the 60's/70's and had personal experiences with some of the gangsters i.e. worked in clubs for them, worked in clubs where they socialized, lived in a property owned by a gangster club owner.

Then after your tour you can enjoy Fish & Chips or other price equivalent dishes at Poppies 55-59 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HW. which was the famous 2'I's Coffee Bar that we stopped at on the tour and where many British Rock & Roll groups were discovered including Cliff Richards & The Shadows, Tommy Steele and many moe!

What's Included

  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Oxford Street
London W1D 2LR, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Greek Street
London W1D 3DY, UK

58 Greek St is a five minute walk from Tottenham Court Rd Station or 6 minutes from Leicester Square Station.

What To Expect

London Palladium

A famous theatre from 1960's/70's
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Courthouse Hotel

We stop outside what used to be great Marlborough St Magistrates Court where many famous people were tried back in 60's/70's
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

We stop at the beginning to talk about gangsters from 1888 coming forward to the 1950's
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7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

We stop at the end to see John Steven's plaque the father of MOD fashion
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Carnaby Street

Crossing the street we talk about Don Arden a true 2Gangster of Pop Music, a ruthless music mogle!
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Broadwick Street

We stop opposite the Soho Mural which shows many of the famous people who made Soho their home over the years
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The John Snow

We stop here to talk about John Snow the first epidemiologist who discovered how cholera was transmitted
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3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Brewer Street

We stop opposite the site of Paul Raymonds Revue Bar to talk about how striptease became common place in Soho
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wardour Street

We stop opposite wher the Flamingo Club once stood. Home of stars such as Sarah Vaughn in the 50's and a very popular R & B club in the 60's/70's visited by stars and criminals
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Opium Cocktail Bar - Soho

Here is wher the Krays had their only club in Soho, we tell the story of how they obtained it!
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8 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

OITA Soho

Outside no 43 we tell the story of Kate Meryck the "Nightclub Queen" of the 1920's and how she was jailed many time for no liquor licence
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dean Street

We stop to discuss the Krays relationship with Lord Boothby a member of the House of Lords
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Poppies Fish & Chips

Now a great fish & chip shop where you can enjoy your meal but in the 60's it was the 2I's Coffe bar the home of British Rock & Roll where many famous groups performed before they bercame famous
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Compton Street

Crossing the road we will stop on the corner of Greek St to talk about Reggie Kray's marriage to Frances Cole and its tragic outcome and Ronnie Knight, Freddie Forman and the Richardsons
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

58 Greek St

Outside no 58 We will discuss police corrurption in the 60's/70's, Jimmy Humphries owner of many of the sex shops and how theydid or did not pay off the police and the consequences
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6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not reccomended for travelers who cannot stand and walks for 2 hours
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Gangsters of Soho Walking Tour with Fish and Chips?

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 (BST).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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Activity code: C-121791P10

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What's Included

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  • Expert Tour Guide
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not reccomended for travelers who cannot stand and walks for 2 hours
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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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 (BST).
  • 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.

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