The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes
Description
On your Secret Food Tour SoHo, follow your local food guide on a carefully curated selection of 7 exquisite stops, handpicked by our knowledgeable food expert. From high end fine dining, exclusive secret speakeasies to hole in the wall hidden gems, our evening twilight food tour will showcase the best of this unmissable neighbourhood while weaving in the food history and culture of the lesser-known side to the neon lit bohemian underbelly of London’s nightlife capital. From the fashionable home of the Swinging 60s, to the lamp lined lanes of Chinatown, SoHo is a melting pot of different cuisines and home to not only London's newest and best spots but also its storied and historic bars and restaurants. Skip the lines for legendary street food, sip through London’s gin history and scoff your way across this eclectic and fascinating foodie paradise.
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Itinerary
Carnaby Street: Iconic street for 1960s fashion and culture.
Spirit of Soho Mural: Reflects Soho's artistic history serving as a vibrant expression of its cultural identity.
Great Windmill Street/The Windmill: a historic entertainment venue famous for its innovative nude revues during WWII.
Soho's Red Light District: The seedy side of Soho and an Historical adult entertainment area.
Berwick Street Market: a traditional and bustling marketplace since the 18th century.
Chinatown: A vibrant hub of Chinese culture, showcasing the city's multicultural diversity and offering authentic cuisine.
The vibrant heart of London's Chinese community, centred on Gerrard Street in the West End and marked by ornate paifang gates, red lanterns, and bilingual street signs. Home to dozens of authentic restaurants, bakeries, and tea shops representing Cantonese, Sichuan, and regional Chinese cuisines. A lively stop on your tour !
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to some of the venues dress code requirements no full tracksuits or flip flops are allowed on the tour thank you
- IMPORTANT: Some of our venues do not accept under 18. Guest who are under 18 will be turned away and will miss out on some spots
- We cannot accommodate the following dietary restrictions: eggs, dairy free, gluten free, lactose intolerance, coeliac, nut allergy and vegan.
- Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- Please note that this tour is exclusively for guests aged 18 and over.
Reviews(423)
Gary was awesome! He was knowledgeable and kept us on pace. The places he took us was amazing and the history of the area was spot on.
We were happy to welcome you. Secret Food Tours is all about bringing people together over local food and neighborhoods, and we're glad you joined us. We hope to see you again!
Of all the food tours I have done throughout the world, this was my least favorite. London has such a great diversity of foods, I had high expectations based on the previous reviews and itinerary and was greatly disappointed. Most other food tours have the guide call or text ahead to the restaurant so there is less of a waiting time upon arrival. Not this one. We would get to each spot and wait 15-20 min for our food sample. There were only 3 people on the tour, so it wasn’t like a large quantity of food was necessary. During that time the guide was often busy texting on her phone and had minimal information about the foods or places. There were some places she pointed out things along the way between tasting spots, but overall there wasn’t muah substance to the tour. The Mediterranean food was great, but consisted of common foods like pita hummus, grape leaves, and tzatziki — all things that we on the tour had had many times before. The Indian stop was mediocre at best (and I love Indian food!) and the Chinese stop was another very common Chinese food — bao (buns). It’s also worth nothing that at none of the first 3 stops were we offered anything to drink except tap water (obviously we knew it would be an extra charge). Waiting for 20 minutes for food without offer of a beverage other than a small glass of water wasn’t ideal to say the least. At the final stop (dessert) we were offered our choice of beer, soft drink, or bottled water. Beer with dessert- no thanks. Our guide was nice but seemed distracted and uninterested throughout the tour. I’m sure there are great food tours in London, but this was not one for us.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you giving us the opportunity to understand how the tour came across from your perspective. Our tours are thoughtfully curated to showcase the local food scene through a balanced selection of stops that reflect the area's culinary heritage and cultural influences. While many guests have enjoyed this approach and the stories shared throughout the experience, we understand that what resonates with one traveler may not always align with another's expectations, particularly for those who have explored a wide range of food tours around the world. We also appreciate your comments regarding the pacing of the tour, the level of engagement, and the overall flow of the experience. Feedback like yours is valuable as we continue refining our tours and looking for ways to make them even more enjoyable for future guests. Thank you again for sharing your honest perspective. We hope you'll consider joining us again on another Secret Food Tour in the future, whether in London or one of our many destinations worldwide, so we have the opportunity to provide an experience that better matches what you were looking for.
We did the three hour version with 7 stops of the Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour and highly recommend it. Hopefully this three hour version will be made available for folks again. Our guide Paul was absolutely amazing- he was SO knowledgeable and full of good stories, friendly, fun and a wealth of good advice. The historical stories are a big part of the tour. The food of course was amazing as well- the beauty of these tours is that they feature food samplings from the best places that we would never find on our own. It also means no waiting in line and most of the stops had considerable lines. Such a great way to learn more about the city while enjoying great food with good company.
Welcoming guests is something we never take for granted. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit. We look forward to hosting you again!
Our guide, Paul did a great job explaining the history of the area while guiding us through the promised Culinary delights. Great food and a very informative tour. I would highly recommend this.
Thank you for choosing to explore with us! We're glad Secret Food Tours could help make your time in the city even more enjoyable. We hope to host you again.
We loved the tour informed about a lot music history Beatles, and Rolling Stones, etc the pace was great not to fast, great variety of food, most places you sat down the drinks were great and plentiful Luke our tour guide was excellent.
Thank you for your review! We're pleased you chose to explore with us and appreciate the opportunity to be part of your travels. We'd be delighted to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Paul is an excellent guide. He tells entertaining stories and tailors the information he shares to his guests' interests. Highly recommended. I wouldn't recommend the drink upgrade, though; the cocktail was unique, but the wine wasn't. But that’s a matter of personal taste.
We loved having you with us! Thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again.
Paddy, our guide, was entertaining and knowledgeable. He found common interests among the people in the group and made sure to provide information and stories that interested us. The food and drinks were great. I highly recommend.
We truly appreciate your kind review. Your feedback reminds us why we love sharing these experiences with our guests. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
It was worth every penny and more. Our guide Paddy gave us much more information than expected and really showed us SoHo as an insider. Great food and humor throughout. Highly recommend everyone do this.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Knowing your time with us was well spent is exactly what we hope to hear. We look forward to welcoming you back to Secret Food Tours!
Our guide Luke was fantastic! However, the portions were very meager compared to our Secret Food Tour in Milan. We got 2 croquettes, 1 canoli, 1 pork bao buns, and a small beef dish which doesn’t feel like a lot for what we paid for. If you’re looking for a great tour, do it. If you’re looking to get your money worth for the food, don’t do it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We're glad to hear Luke made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed the tour overall. We also appreciate your perspective on the portions. Our food tours are thoughtfully curated to introduce guests to a variety of local flavors, with each tasting spaced throughout the experience so everyone can comfortably enjoy every stop without feeling too full halfway through the tour. Our goal is to showcase the local food scene through a balanced progression of tastings rather than a single large meal. That said, we truly value feedback like yours as it helps us continue refining the experience and ensuring we're meeting our guests' expectations. We appreciate you sharing your comparison and will certainly keep it in mind. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back on another Secret Food Tour in the future to explore a different neighborhood and another city's unique food culture.
Patrick was the best Tour Guide I ever had! The tour was great, amazing food, good information and the absolute Highlight of our Trip!
Thank you for choosing to explore with us! We're pleased that your time with us lived up to expectations. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
