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The Original Soho and Chinatown Food Tour with Authentic Dishes

4.9 · 425 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Secret Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h–3h
Group
Group size varies by option: max 14 from €90 · max 12 from €95 · private from €383
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
9 start times between 12:00 and 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Explore Soho through food and drink stops, with listed tastings ranging from BBQ Pork Bao Buns to beef rendang with roti.

Food and drinks are included, though menus can change; guests must be eighteen or over, and vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated. 4.94 from 425 reviews at €90 per person for 2h–3h.

In our comparison: #12 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Soho Express TourThe page priceDuration: 2 hours Express Soho Food Tour: Choose this option for our brand new 2-Hour Express Tour of Soho & Chinatown in a group of 14 people or less! Starting point: St. Patrick’s RC Church, Soho, 21A Soho Square, London W1D 4NR, UK€90
London Soho Small Group TourSmall Group Tour: Enjoy our 3-Hour Secret Food Tour London of Soho & Chinatown in a small group of 12 people or less! Starting point: 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ, UK€95
Private London Soho Food TourPrivate Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a 3-hour private food tour of London Soho for only you and your group Starting point: 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ, UK€383

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • 3 Historic Gins | Drink at a local pub | Vermouth
  • Mozzarella stick with 'nduja | Coconut beef rendang curry with roti canai
  • BBQ Pork Bao Buns | Classic Canoli | Our Secret Dish
  • Beef Rendang Curry with Roti Flatbread | A Selection of Croquettas
  • ** 3-Hour Classic Tour **
  • One Exclusive Cocktail | One Southeast Asian Shot
  • Our Secret Dish!
  • ** 2-Hour Express Tour **
  • Guide's gratuity
  • Transportation

Reviews

4.9
425 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 421 of 425

Star breakdown of all 425 ratings

5 stars
407 · 96%
4 stars
14 · 3%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
2 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the varied tastings and local history, but opinions differ on value for money.

Praised

  • Tasty, varied food samples from different cuisines in Soho and Chinatown
  • Guides share local history and stories about the area's music scene
  • Discovering restaurants and dishes travellers would not have chosen on their own
  • Helpful recommendations for other restaurants and places to visit

Complaints

  • Some question the value of the food and drink, while others consider it worth the cost

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 September 2025 to 1 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We'll meet in front of St. Patrick's Church in Soho Square. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot., We will meet at the entrance of Golden Square, outside Frith Street Gallery, located at 17-18 Golden Square, London W1F 9JJ. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
9 start times between 12:00 and 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
Our tour finishes in Dean Street, Our tour will end at St. Martin's Lane near Leicester Square
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Secret Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • 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

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included
  • Age rule IMPORTANT: Some of our venues do not accept under…

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #12 of 47€902h–3h4.94 (425)varies by option
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour€382h 30m4.99 (2358)shared
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs€423h 30m4.98 (11796)shared
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London€382h4.99 (996)shared

Ranked #12 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €409, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

From €90 per adult · Soho Express Tour