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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Blackfriars Bridge

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What‘s Included

Local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Reviews

4.98

10,334 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10176

124

Not bad
Excursion59359610870,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00
It was a decent and satisfying experience overall, but there’s still some potential for development, and I believe a few upgrades would make a noticeable difference.
Great Walk
anupriya singhal,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The hidtorical nuggests were great & Chris was amazing but I wish there was more history to the pubs. 2 were great but 2 in the middle were just about ok.
Great way to spend a rainy day!
K7699NQhollys,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Rainy weather did not slow Dave down! We visited four pubs, each with its own experience, and Dave made recommendations on which drink was interesting at each. There were a few stops along the way to admire architecture, and Dave brought humor into almost every sentence! It was confusing figuring out where to meet for the beginning of the tour, but while we were standing around looking lost, Dave found us. His long legs sure moved fast! My husband wasn’t happy with the anti-Trump jokes. £29 for the tour which lasted a couple hours. We probably walked about a total of a mile.
A great afternoon with a knowledgeable and peronable guide
Blokeatccg,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
One of my sons bought me 2 places on this tour as a Christmas present - had to take him of course. What a great present it was too. We had a great time, visiting some really interesting pubs, drinking good beer and socialising with the rest of the group. Knowledgeable and personable guide was fully engaged and full of interesting facts and anecdotes. A good afternoon, well spent.
A great evening
941anitab941,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great pub tour, fantastic guide Mark who was incredibly knowledgeable. Great to visit pubs you wouldn't normally find. Would highly recommend, thanks for a super evening 😊👍
Amazing London Pub Tour
danpC2202BP,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wonderful experience from start to finish. Mark was knowledgeable, funny, and very engaged. We learned a lot about London’s history and enjoyed some amazing pub experiences.
Great pub night!
Christine H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was an amazing tour guide. Great stories which kept us captivated throughout the tour. Such a fun night with friends.
Pub Tour feedback
975katyp,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour gave us a great understanding of some very interesting history in the City of London.
Wonderful Guide and Tour
S2814CXlorir,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was a wonderful tour guide and very social and knowledgeable! We visited four pubs and had a good amount of time at each. Some London history was also tossed in.
Perfect combo of History and Beer
V2277KDashleighb,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you're a history buff and also love Beer than this tour is perfect for you. The tour had so many fun historical facts, and took you to places in London that you wouldn't find on your own. Will was an incredible tour guide. He kept it light and fun, and had great recommendations on what beers to try at the pubs. Its the perfect combination of History and delicious local beers, and I would highly recommend that you add this to your itinerary for your next trip to London.