Lady’s Exciting Self-Guided Walk in Soho, London

Today I want to bring you another of my walks. This self-guided walk in Soho, London covers everything from the main streets to the little alleys. If you want to discover the area’s highlights, read on for A Lady in London’s Soho walk.

Soho, London

Right smack in the middle of London, Soho is home to some of the city’s best restaurants, theaters, clubs, and pubs. The area is also rife with secret courtyards, narrow alleys, and leafy squares.

This part of the UK capital is an exciting place to explore to soak up energetic atmosphere and take in the best of the West End.

Walk in Soho, London

My self-guided walk in Soho, London will take you on a journey through the most vibrant streets, squares, and lanes in the area.

From hidden spaces to electric lights, it will provide you with a broad overview of everything there is to love about this London neighborhood.

I used to do parts of this walk every morning, and it’s still one of my favorite areas to wander in London. It changes so fast that there’s something new to see every time I go, and I hope you’ll discover fresh sights on every visit, too.

There are lots of restaurants, cafes, and pubs along the way, so you can stop for a break as you go if you’d like to.

Self-Guided London Walking Tour

This most lively of London walks starts at the Oxford Circus tube station. When you arrive, exit onto the southeast corner of Oxford Circus.

Walk a few steps east on Oxford Street, then take your first right on Argyll Street to escape the shopping crowds.

Once on Argyll Street, walk south until you reach Great Marlborough Street. Take in the half-timbered facade of Liberty across from you, then turn left and cross the street safely.

Take your first right on Carnaby Street. This pedestrianized lane is famous for its shops and restaurants. There’s a lot to explore here, so make sure to absorb it all.

Turn left on Foubert’s Place, right on Newburgh Street, and right again on Lowndes Court to wind around some of the side streets, then return to Carnaby Street and head south before ducking into Kingly Court.

This courtyard has several floors of restaurants and shops to explore and underground speakeasies to discover.

When you’ve finished exploring Kingly Court, continue your walk in Soho, London by popping out onto Kingly Street, another pretty alley. Turn left to walk down to Beak Street.

Turn left on Beak Street, then take a quick right on Upper John Street. This road will lead you to Golden Square, one of the main green spaces in the area.

Explore Golden Square for as long as you’d like, then exit south on Lower James Street.

Take your first left on Brewer Street, then turn right down a skinny alley called Farrier’s Passage. This little courtyard is one of my favorite secret places in London.

Explore for a while, then exit out onto Great Windmill Street. Turn left on Great Windmill Street, then right on Brewer Street.

Walk down Brewer Street, taking in the colorful shopfronts and restaurant facades as you go. Turn left into Green’s Court, a little alley flanked by two delicious shops at the entrance.

Follow Green’s Court to Peter Street and turn right. Take your first left on Berwick Street, where you’ll find the street food market if you arrive at the right time.

Spend some time exploring the market or getting some food before continuing your walk in Soho, London.

At the end of the market, turn right on Broadwick Street. When Broadwick Street meets Wardour Street, cross over safely, turn left, and take a right into St Anne’s Court. This little alley has lots of culinary treats to discover.

St Anne’s Court will lead you to Dean Street. Turn left here, then take your first right on Carlisle Street. This road will lead you to Soho Square, one of the biggest and prettiest green spaces in Soho.

Walk around Soho Square for as long as you’d like, then continue your Soho walk by exiting the square south down Greek Street.

This is another road with great restaurants, clubs, and bars, so make sure to take everything in as you go.

When you reach Old Compton Street, turn left. You’ll notice one of the prettiest pubs in London on the corner.

Pass the pub, then take a right down Moor Street. This lane will lead you to Charing Cross Road. Turn right to get to Cambridge Circus, where Charing Cross Road meets Shaftesbury Avenue.

Continue across Shaftesbury Avenue and walk down Charing Cross Road to the Leicester Square tube station. Your self-guided walk in Soho, London ends here.

Soho, London Walking Tour

I’ve written loads of other London walks and put them all in my London walking tours blog post.

There are further walks to explore in London’s Hidden Walks, too. You can get it here. There are additional ideas in my London walking books post as well.

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