About this tour
Trace David Bowie's formative years through Soho's streets on this two-hour walking tour. From his teenage R&B experimentations in the late 1950s through his glam-rock ascendancy, visit the recording studios, venues, and streets where he developed from ambitious musician into international icon. Led by historian Aidan McManus, the tour explores how a decade of collaboration, reinvention, and creative failure in this bohemian quarter shaped one of rock's most transformative artists.
Highlights
- Trident Studios location—where Bowie recorded early 1970s classics
- Venues where he performed in The King Bees, Manish Boys, and other bands
- Soho sites connected to his mime phase and Lindsay Kemp collaboration
- The Spiders From Mars era landmarks in the neighbourhood
- Locations tied to 'Space Oddity' breakthrough moment
- Streets where Bowie's artistic reinventions took root
What to expect
Expect a street-level journey through Soho's mid-20th-century music ecosystem. Your guide points out buildings, studios, and corners where Bowie worked, failed, collaborated, and transformed himself—moving chronologically from his teenage arrival through his departure to New York in 1974. Rather than dwelling on finished stardom, the tour emphasises the unglamorous decade of experimentation: his shifts from R&B to folk to mime to rock, his partnerships with producers and musicians, and the venues that hosted his early attempts. You'll gain perspective on why Soho, specifically, mattered to his development.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible nearby transport. Prams and strollers welcome. Service animals permitted. No private transport included; use London's public transport network. Suits all fitness levels. Two hours on foot with stops.
Frequently asked
- How long does The Bowie's Soho Walking Tour take?
- The Bowie's Soho Walking Tour runs for approximately 2 hours.
- How much does The Bowie's Soho Walking Tour cost?
- Prices start from AUD $52 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does The Bowie's Soho Walking Tour run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs The Bowie's Soho Walking Tour?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.