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‘s Included

Local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

What To Expect

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Reviews

4.98

9,887 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

9732

122

great time!
isabelladV5524WB,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
my partner and i had a great time with Will! i would definitely recommend for a fun afternoon. we went to 4 different pubs and it was the perfect blend of history and getting to know people over a pint.
A great way to spend an afternoon in London
trevorgP6762XN,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark gave us a really interesting and entertaining tour of four very different pubs. A great way to spend an afternoon in London.
Fantastic Pub tour in London!0
773chantalw,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our tour, the history of the pups and the humour our tour guide, Mark brought to the experience was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and provided great recommendations. We would recommend this tour for sure!
Great
rohani780,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great tour by Mark with lots of interesting facts and stories and a good selection of pubs. Would definitely recommend. Thank you very much
Give it a go if you like drinking and learning with good company
710shayw,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was a great blast, friendly character got on well with all the other tourists and I learnt historical facts I didn't think I'd ever learn.
Well Worth It
Dan,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very fun tour across four historical pubs with interesting histories. The guides are great! Lasted about 3.5 hours.
London with Lyndon!
H4girls2boys,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My cousin and I joined the small group historical pub tour on Nov. 21. We loved hearing interesting facts and stories from Lyndon. He is a great story teller and made each pub interesting. We would highly recommend this tour for a fun and entertaining afternoon in London. It's a walking tour but don't worry, everything was fairly close. For us the weather was nice but you never know so come prepared. Like they say in the tour information, there is no food on this tour so eat lunch before and if you worry about getting hungry, you can also bring a few snacks. Otherwise, the pubs have nuts and crisps.
Perfect Pub Tour
Diane B,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Join a Small Group Historical Pub Tour with Liquid History Tours - it’s a lovely way to wander the back streets and laneways of London and discover some pub gems. Will, our guide, shared stories about the pubs we visited and pointed out sights of interest along the way. Grab a beer, gin, or mulled wine and enjoy the experience. Highly recommended.
A fun tour
Christine M,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great way to explore the back lanes of London, visiting 4 pubs. Will was full of interesting information about historic sites we passed on the way. It was fun. I recommend it to anyone looking for something a bit different.
learn about the history of London drinking culture, and have a damn good time along with the way
mitchelldC3433IA,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was a great guide. I'm drunk af rn and I fully give him credit. The history was fascinating and he had a lot of flair that made the day extremely entertaining. He's a good chat as well! Highly recommend this tour.