Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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Take a captivating tour of London's world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city's food and drink culture and discover something new with each mouthful as you hop from one historic pub to the next. Experience the hustle and bustle of an evening out in one of the world's most thrilling cities at locales that have countless fascinating stories just waiting to be told.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The Tour will cover a lunch
Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Gluten Free or Dairy Free
This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians. Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
This tour is in English.
This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small group of 12 guests maximum
Local English-speaking guide
4 food tastings and 4 drinks
Expertly guided walking tour
Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Gratuities
What To Expect
Ye Olde Mitre
Meet your guide and head to Ye Olde Mitre—one of London's oldest and most beloved pubs. Built in 1546, this charming pub is a favourite among locals and tourists. With its traditional Tudor-style exterior, Ye Olde Mitre is brimming with history and charm. Step inside and you're met with an old-fashioned atmosphere that makes you feel like you’ve taken a step back in time—perfect for enjoying a pork pie and ale, as you’ll do for our first food tasting.
Next, it's a short walk to The Old Bell Tavern, which is a tribute to the London of days gone by. Located near the bustling streets of Covent Garden, it offers a respite from the hustle and bustle of London's streets. Here you’ll enjoy another classic pub pairing of a sausage roll with cider.
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London Historical Pub Tour: Traditional British Food & Ales
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
One of our favorite things we did in London!
Rachael J,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Would highly recommend this experience! Our guide Charo was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about London pub history, which made the experience even more enriching. The tour was very well researched and a great way to learn more about London’s history in a unique and experiential way — plus, you’re drinking along the way, so how can you really complain? Everything was as advertised (a variety of different ales and ciders, plus samplings of traditional London pub food), but the additional storytelling and fun facts along the way made it something we won’t forget! Some of the food portions were perhaps a bit smaller than I anticipated, which wasn’t a huge issue, just know it’s more of an afternoon snack rather than a meal’s worth of food. I would definitely do this tour again!
It’s a great way to...
Marla B,
Aug 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00It’s a great way to discover some hidden historical gems of pubs. Our guide Becki was engaging, knowledgeable and delightful.
Wonderful Happy Hour Adventure
Cheryl W,
Aug 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00A great way to learn about the history of the City of London and visit some of its historical pubs for ale and bites. Very little dinner is needed afterwards.
Loved seeing the old pubs...
Anne L,
Aug 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Loved seeing the old pubs and trying the variety of foods. Didn’t love the cider or the tiny fried fish. Fish and chips and scotch egg were delicious though.
Good selection of pubs...
Samantha F,
Jul 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00Good selection of pubs and saw a few sights along the way. Pub food was all served freshly cooked and hot. The history was okay, but I’ve been on pub tours that were more fun and had more interesting and humorous historical facts
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