FlipsideLondon Tours Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is FlipsideLondon Tours worth it? Our verdict

If you want to come away understanding how Soho shaped British punk music history - the stories behind groundbreaking punk characters and the context provided by a guide - FlipsideLondon Tours is a strong choice.

At The Marquee, guests learn how performances by the Sex Pistols and The Clash made Soho central to punk music, whilst at the site of the first Sex Pistols gig, they visit the location where the band's story began.

For two people this is £2.70 a head cheaper than Rock Music Walking Tour of London Soho's Rock Music Walking Tour of London's Soho (£24.30 each against £27), so the extra pays only for a 30 minute shorter tour, as both are shared with others. A live guide leads this shared walk, starting outside Exit 1, opposite The Flying Horse Pub.

Choose it if discovering The Jam's run ins with the law matters to you. Skip it if you want bottled water included or prefer a longer walk for a similar price.

For something different, there is Liquid History Tours' London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs (£31.50 per person, 10/10 on our own popularity score), covering a different subject on a walking tour, lasting 3 hours 30 minutes, but dearer per person.

Its tours pick up about 9 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 90 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 6/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is FlipsideLondon Tours?

FlipsideLondon Tours is a walking tour company working out of London, with three tours. At £24.30 per person, the Original Soho Punk Tour costs £1.80 less than the closest comparable tour from another operator, Fantastic Walks' Rock 'n' Roll Soho a Walking Tour at £26.10. Its tours pick up about 9 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 90 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 6/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

FlipsideLondon Tours offers a tour that explores the history often overlooked by other tours. Its Original Soho Punk Tour examines the roots of British Punk, focusing on the area's significance in the genre's development.

Beyond that, it runs the Bowie's Soho walking tour, Camden Calling and the strummerwalk. It runs both shared tours and private ones.

How much do tours with FlipsideLondon Tours cost?

FlipsideLondon Tours' tours priced here all cost £24.30 per person on Booking Wolf. On Viator, its most-reviewed tour, the Original Soho Punk Tour, costs £27.

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on the Original Soho Punk Tour spend 2 hours 30 minutes walking through Soho to visit key punk sites including The Marquee and 100 Club.

Along the way, participants see sites related to the Sex Pistols and The Jam, visit influential record shops, and hear stories about the punk scene from their guide. At the stops, they explore locations such as The Marquee, Vortex, 100 Club, and the strip club where the Sex Pistols performed.

Throughout, the guide provides full commentary, sharing stories and historical context from personal experience.

Is FlipsideLondon Tours good value?

FlipsideLondon Tours' Original Soho Punk Tour costs £24.30 per person, £1.80 less than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Fantastic Walks' Rock 'n' Roll Soho a Walking Tour (shorter, at 2 hours) at £26.10. Bottled water are not included in the price.

Of the five comparable tours from other operators on Booking Wolf, two are cheaper.

How FlipsideLondon Tours compares

Fantastic Walks' tour is shorter at 2 hours compared to FlipsideLondon's 2 hours 30 minutes. This one lists full commentary, while the other includes a local guide. Each tour suits different interests; FlipsideLondon's appeals to punk music enthusiasts, whilst the other options cater to a wider rock music audience.

Who should skip FlipsideLondon Tours?

• Parents of children under 16 - the minimum age for the Original Soho Punk Tour is 16.

Before you book: practical information

The tour is wheelchair accessible across all areas and surfaces. Any level of fitness is fine, and service animals are welcome.

Background & Highlights

The Marquee Club, located at 90 Wardour Street, was a pivotal venue where early punk bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash performed, solidifying Soho's reputation as a punk hub. The 2i's Coffee Bar, situated at 59 Old Compton Street, was one of the first rock clubs in Europe, playing a significant role in the early rock scene of Soho.

FlipsideLondon Tours: frequently asked questions