Discover Four Iconic Pubs in London’s History
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Take a walk into London's wild side with pub expert and blogger, Niall.
Niall was born the son of Irish landlords in London and spent his early years living over a pub. This sparked a life long fascination and led to him starting a cult instagram page @Proper_Boozers that celebrates real London pubs.
Explore Southwark through this lenses with four stops in some of the areas most iconic pubs.
Uncover the vibrant history of Southwark, London’s southern gateway. Stroll the Thames where the original London Bridge once stood, explore Borough Market’s thousand years of trade, and hear the tale of the Winchester Geese. Step into historic pubs to relive stories of press gangs, body snatchers, and lively locals. A perfect tour for history enthusiasts and curious travellers keen to discover the gritty, colourful past that shaped this unique district.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Are children allowed?
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Expert Guide
All drinks
Meals
Bottled water
Lunch
Snacks
What To Expect
Thames River
We begin on the banks of the River Thames, the lifeblood of London for nearly two millennia. Here we uncover how the river shaped the city — from Roman crossings and medieval marvels to executions, sayings like “one for the road”, and the darker side of Southwark life.
London Bridge
Discover the many lives of London Bridge: once a medieval wonder lined with houses, shops, and pubs; later a stage for grisly executions with traitors’ heads displayed on spikes. We’ll trace its decline, its surprising sale to an American businessman, and how part of it now stands in Arizona.
Options
Discover Four Iconic Pubs in London’s History
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great night
teunism2025,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Naill is the absolute legend. Had a blast with him and the gang. Thanksssss for this and for the recommendations that you made
Perfect pub tour
L5770ZGsamb,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Niall was really knowledgeable about all things London, history and pubs. Perfect mix of history and drinks and some real hidden gems of pubs we would have never found otherwise. Highly recommend for locals and visitors.
The best Pub - story telling
Greyspenaloza,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nial took us to some of the most interesting Pubs in Southwark with a great story telling! I highly recommend this tour!!
5-star experience! Experiencing London’s history through pubs
400hughf,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible experience, Niall finds the perfect balance between local history of the area and the pubs we are visiting. All the pubs are local and independent - full of uniqueness and storytelling. Niall is great craic and extremely friendly. His social media consultant Jack is a great guy as well (even if from Limerick, Ireland!)
Amazing tour learning about the history of Southwark pubs.
J4779DEjacks,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour with Niall. Great history. Great pints. Brilliant way to discover some of the hidden pubs of London. 10/10 would recommend.
Great Tour
alexoS7141ET,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour with great company - can’t recommend enough. Was a great blend of history and pints. A very authentic experience 🍺 Niall is a gent too
Good Pubs & Good Pints!
angusd694,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great day out. Having seen Nial’s Instagram page (properboozers) we thought we’d book his tour whilst in London. I love a traditional pub and a good pint. So to have someone take us to some of the best, whilst learning some interesting history was a real treat. We’ll do this again next time we’re down.
Deffo recommend ⭐
ashleighe754,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The proper boozer tour was amazing! Niall was so welcoming and friendly, he really kept you engaged with his stories and facts about the pubs. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thank you Niall
Interesting and fun pub tour
T9968PJjamied,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really excellent tour from Niall, who took us to some amazing pubs in London. We were visiting for the weekend and this really kick it off in a great way. Some fascinating history we wouldn’t have known otherwise!
Friendly and Relaxed Pub Tour
patrickgQ6945ZC,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on this tour in October 2025 with a friend and her dog, having followed the Proper Boozers account on Instagram for several years. Niall's tour was very entertaining - he told the stories of Southwark and the pubs themselves with wit and authority and was friendly and approachable throughout the tour. The four pubs we visited were all lovely, with well kept ales (if, like me, you're partial to "beer with twigs"). I'd heartily recommend this tour to any pub or local history lover.
From £22.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Chat with us on social
Related Experiences
Operated by Proper Boozers