London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the tour visits at least four of London’s finest historical pubs, your guide will recommend different ales in each (not included). Hear the history of the pubs, learn the differences between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces, and visit the watering holes frequented by legendary British novelist Charles Dickens. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group pub tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

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What‘s Included

Local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Options

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Reviews

4.98

10,158 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Spectacular tour!
Cory F,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had the best time and Adam was the best guide! He had fun stories and his energy really made the tour so much fun. We highly recommend taking this tour... great drinks, great pubs, great guides, great stories, and great people!
Pubs Tour Review
Susie G,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Adam was amazing. He did a great job of lightening the mood but also staying informative about the history of the city’s and their pubs. Would highly recommend.
Liquid History Pub Tour
985antoinetteq,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was so interesting and entertaining in equal measures. A fabulous afternoon. Highly recommend for locals and visitors.
Go with the professional Freddy!
KingmanKate,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My brother and I had the best time with Freddy. He really knew his stuff and how to make the most of every stop..super personable, made an effort to speak with all parts of the group and even gave extra info on the area and suggestions post tour. He is incredible and if you are going to do the tour do it with someone who wrote their thesis on pubs in London! Big kudos to Freddy!!! 4 incredible pubs :-)
Great tour!
vanessafB3226XY,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chris was a delight - the pub tour was so much fun and the energy was incredible. Couldn’t recommend more, 4 stars. ;) Really, we all had such a great time. Happy holidays!
Greatest Pub Tour
Roam41057638796,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chris was totally awesome, great energy, great humor, spent time with everyone, made for a great pub tour. Such a great experience, we will definitely add this to our itinerary on our return to London. And, we highly recommend…ask for Chris!
Best pub experience ever!
renecastro70,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an absolute fabulous experience. Chris, Cheeseman was an amazing and funny. He made every location we visited a blast. Would highly recommend it. Thx Chris for a fabulous time. Prepare to get a little buzzed 😊
Fun and informative walk through the city, and great drinks.
ProjectC17,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chris Cheeseman was our guide and a stellar guide at that! Fun facts about the city and each of the different pubs we visited. And great recommendations at each stop! Excellent tour, wouldn’t change a thing, 4 stars! Just kidding, 5 stars across the board!
Kevin was a great tour guide: informative, funny, easy going, flexible, handled our many questions with grace.
stephanie s,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Learned a lot about gin palaces and cockfighting. That was surprising. Kevin was a lovely guide and the tour was an intimate 12 people.
Great tour, excellent guide, tasty beverages!
StevenGlassman,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time learning about the historic pubs of London, with tasty beverages along the way. Freddie was informative and friendly, and he did a great job of making sure that everyone felt included.