London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
Overview
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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
What To Expect
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Blackfriars Bridge
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Options
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
What‘s Included
Local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11,177 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
David I,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shadow our guide was extremely well educated on the pubs and very entertaining. Great night
A great afternoon of facts and beers
heidiwA5434UO,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great afternoon out. Will is friendly, so knowledgeable and funny. We enjoyed the combination of beers, historic pubs and all the interesting history and alcohol facts. Highly recommend.
Excellent time
X5592LGdanielled,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Linden was a great guide! Seemless experience with a lot of amazing and funny information, spectacular sites, and great beer options!
Awesome Tour
michaelhJ6871RK,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the highlights of the trip. Got to see 4 historic pubs and the guide was lovely. Made everyone feel welcome and shared many great stories.
Excellent Tour
richardcW3600VN,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour of London! Our guide Lyndon was a wealth of historical knowledge. There wasn't a question that he couldn't answer. So much interesting history of London and it's pubs. Highly recommend this tour!
Great fun - would highly recommend
Karen S,Jun 20, 2026
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5.00Kevin was a fantastic host with amazing knowledge of the cool stuff of London - we would highly recommend this tour 👍🏼
Great tour!
Nipper5,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was a great tour guide. Very informative & funny. We had so much fun!
Great tour
Christopher K,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was a great guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Pubs were interesting and drinks were great. Also gave other recommendations for our stay in London.
Really good interesting bits of history that you would not find out yourself
D2220GJmichaelh,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00All great fun, and the guide was great, will book with this lot again
Great tour with Will!
catep398,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour!! Will was great
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