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

9,853 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

9700

120

Wonderful experience
Emily D,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour! Great way to relax, see hidden spots, and learn some stuff while also relaxing. We were exhausted after a 4-hour walking tour in the morning, and this was a great way to unwind.
Great tour!
J1506EJemilyd,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tons of fun! Also really relaxing — after a morning tour that requires hours of walking, it was nice to end the day with this relaxing one. Got to explore lots of little pubs and alleys and even made some new friends
The funny Pub Tour
babsk917,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience, fancy Guide - Adam was quit funny and entertaining. Bringing a thirst is helpful. I would chose Adame again for this kind of Tour.
Great guide
F2211LJneilt,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant guide really really informative and knowledgeable. Kept whole tour interesting and fun. Lots of knowledge .
Sehr unterhaltsam und lustig
melvink272,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Adam was a super Pubguide. I would always chose him again for this kind of tour. He was Funny, friendly and very sympatic to all of the tour members.
Pub tour is worth the time
caseyt581,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had an absolutely fantastic time on Chris Cheesman’s London pub tour. He brought the city to life with smart, insightful commentary that blended history, architecture, and local color in a way that was both engaging and genuinely fun. Every stop came with stories and context I never would’ve picked up on my own. Chris has that rare ability to make you feel like you’re exploring the city with a friend who just happens to know everything—from centuries-old traditions to quirky modern details. The tour was super enjoyable from start to finish, and I walked away with a whole new appreciation for London. Highly recommended. I’d do another of his tours in a heartbeat.
Great selection of pubs
556katov,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I had a very fun afternoon! Chris told us lots of interesting things about London and its pubs. Definitely recommended!
Pub Tour around London
750loral,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chris Cheeseman was delightful. It was a fun and relaxed tour with some really great history. The tour allowed us to meet the other people and learn more about London.
Chris Cheeseman was wonderful!! We enjoyed the pubs and learned a great deal about the area. He was an excellent guide
OspreysEcho,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We greatly enjoyed our tour. 4 pubs and a lot of extraordinary history shared ina very enjoyable way by Chris Cheeseman. I would highly recommend this to someone wanting to learn about City of London and see some really great pubs.
Super fun and knowledgeable!
U4200VVryane,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an excellent tour! We were late and met up with the tour and they were excellent to catch up with! Chris Cheeseman was excellent; he was amazing and very knowledgeable!