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Gangster Tour of Soho

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

241 Oxford St, London W1D 2LT, UK Outside the exit of Oxford Circus Tube Station Argyll St Exit, on the corner of Argyll St

Return Details

58 Greek St, 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)

  • 8 Argyll St, London W1F 7TF, UK
    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
    8 minutes
  • 19, 21 Great Marlborough St, London W1F 7HL, UK
    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
    5 minutes
  • Carnaby St, London W1F, UK
    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
    10 minutes
  • 50 Carnaby St, Carnaby, London W1F 9QA, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    Many clubs have stood here over the years right from 1930's until 1970's
    5 minutes
  • Broadwick St, Carnaby, London W1F 9PE, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    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.
    5 minutes
  • 39 Broadwick St, Carnaby, London W1F 9QJ, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    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
    5 minutes
  • Walker's Ct, London W1F, UK
    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
    8 minutes
  • Wardour St, London, UK
    Here stood the Flamingo Club where a who's who of British and American Rock and pop stars flocked in 1960's-70's
    8 minutes
  • Gerrard St, London W1D, UK
    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
    10 minutes
  • 49 Dean St, London W1D 5BG, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    Opposite The French House we will further discuss the Kray Twins and their relationship with Lord Boothby
    8 minutes
  • 59 Old Compton St, London W1D 6HR, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    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!
    5 minutes
  • Frith St, London W1D, UK
    Looking down we can see Ronnie Scotts cLub still here today although the great man and his wife Cleo Laine are sadly now gone.
    2 minutes
  • Greek St, London W1D, UK
    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
    10 minutes
  • 58 Greek St, London W1D 3DY, Verenigd Koninkrijk
    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)
    10 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Unsuitable for under 18's
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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144connorf
21 Jul 2024
Really enjoyed the tour today, was fantastic to hear all the history of Soho and its inhabitants from somebody who lived through its glory years. Our tour guide was fantastic and engaging and we’ll be back to do the Ripper tour soon!
anthonygG1418PL
26 May 2024
Tour was brilliant and l will do it again and the lady was great. She was brilliant. I was in London all day .the tour was great
Experience542184
19 Mar 2024
The gangster tour was fantastic. The tour guides were very knowledgable and funny at the same time and everyone one the bus seemed to be enjoying themselves. I would recommend it 100%
This tour in London is organized by Jack the Ripper Walks

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