I offer unique, insightful tours that dive deep into the history and culture of London's LGBT History. My commitment to inclusivity ensures that you’ll feel welcome and engaged throughout the tour. Moreover, I pride myself on tailoring each tour to meet the interests of the group or individual, making it a personal journey through the vibrant streets of London. With a focus on storytelling and connection, you'll not only learn about history but also gain a sense of belonging in the community.

Join us as we explore the vast and complex history of gay and lesbian life in London from Roman Times to present day and learn how we have evolved into the dynamic and thriving LGBTQ+ community we enjoy in London today.

This engaging walking tour takes you through central London from Charing Cross to Soho Square on an exciting journey through the ages, detailing a fascinating history of a sordid and secret existence for many. We'll look at some of the iconic gay people of the time, discuss landmarks, venues, parks, characters and events that have all helped shape and shake the fabulous and resilient LGBTQ+ community we know today. 

We'll take a deeper dive into the historic suffering that living a gay life endured in the past. This includes the pioneering drag queens of the 1700s who paved the way for others, the birth of Gay Pride in the 1970s and the devastating impact AIDS had on our community in the 1980s.

Finishing the tour in Soho Square, we consider present day life and how London has got to this point in its Queer History and how much further it still needs to go, by incorporating the changing needs in society of a more gender fluid and non-binary generation.

Come on this Soho Queer History Walking Tour to understand it's past and celebrate why London is one of the most exciting and openly free societies of the modern age, with the largest demographic of openly LGBTQIA people in Europe!

Tour Highlights include:​

• Heaven Nightclub

• Oscar Wilde

• The History of Gay Pride and the Gay Liberation Front

• Molly Houses

• Tea Rooms

• The Admiral Duncan

• The AIDS Epidemic

and much more, including personalised stories from your tour guide, Marcus James, who's been a regular part of the evolving LGBTQ+ scene for 30+ years! Along with historical facts, expect some open, honest and hopefully entertaining anecdotes that Marcus will be happy to share!

Meeting Point - The Clermont Hotel, Charing Cross

​We begin outside the Clermont Hotel, next to Charing Cross Station, just near the underground station. The station is on the Bakerloo and Northern line, and around a 5 minute walk from Leicester Square and Embankment Station.

We recommend arriving 10 minutes before the tour starts, it gives you plenty of time to meet the guide and grab a coffee and snack if needed and use the toilet.