Explore Soho’s dark past with madams, body snatchers, and heroic doctors on this thrilling historical tour.
Explore Soho’s dark past with madams, body snatchers, and heroic doctors on this thrilling historical tour.
- Soho Square - Explore the site of Soho’s first brothel, where women like One-Eyed Peg were known for disciplining the upper classes.
- Broad Street Cholera Pump - Learn about the origins of the Cholera outbreak in Soho that claimed 500 lives in just two weeks, and discover who was responsible for stopping it.
- Wardour Street - Enjoy a…
- Soho Square - Explore the site of Soho’s first brothel, where women like One-Eyed Peg were known for disciplining the upper classes.
- Broad Street Cholera Pump - Learn about the origins of the Cholera outbreak in Soho that claimed 500 lives in just two weeks, and discover who was responsible for stopping it.
- Wardour Street - Enjoy a charming garden and popular picnic area while uncovering a hidden secret.
- Dean Street - Visit the location of the men’s hospital for syphilis that served London’s working class, and hear about a notable Victorian reformer.
- Soho - Stroll through Soho’s narrow alleyways to uncover tales of indulgence and hardship.

- Services of a Westminster qualified tour guide
- In-person Guide in English
- Services of a Westminster qualified tour guide
- In-person Guide in English
- Any snacks or drinks
- Any snacks or drinks
Encounter madams of brothels, grave robbers, and kind-hearted doctors on a one hour and forty-five minute walk through the narrow streets and past the historic townhouses of Soho’s square mile. Learn the origin of Soho’s name, the fate of murderers post-execution, and the story of a courageous doctor who played detective to uncover the cause of 500…
Encounter madams of brothels, grave robbers, and kind-hearted doctors on a one hour and forty-five minute walk through the narrow streets and past the historic townhouses of Soho’s square mile. Learn the origin of Soho’s name, the fate of murderers post-execution, and the story of a courageous doctor who played detective to uncover the cause of 500 cholera deaths within a few streets over two weeks in 1854. Our journey covers just over a mile of Soho, from a workhouse to a picnic spot hiding a secret, to London’s first anatomy school. We’ll also visit the sites of the city’s earliest specialty hospitals that treated women, children, and those afflicted with the ‘foul’ disease. Expect some historical and tasteful sexual content, as well as a bit of gore. The experience will be both humorous and poignant, often simultaneously.
- This tour does have some sexual references and may not be suitable for young children.
- This tour has some gory references to dead bodies and operations
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.