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

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Reviews

4.98

10,422 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10264

125

Quaffing London life and history in one go.
H6767KNkathyd,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our Guide was very knowledgeable, both on local history and the history of the 4 pubs visited. Great choice of pubs and excellent range of drinks on offer at each. Everybody was included and friendships were established over the afternoon. Some were local, looking to visit new pubs and some were visiting from abroad and were enjoying their exploration of such an important aspect of London life.
4+ pints and so much fun
Rohit V,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Tim was great at explaining the different kinds of pubs in London, the historical significance of each place we visited, and had deep knowledge of the pours and the traditions.
We had a great time on...
Erika R,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time on the tour. Chris was able to share a lot of history about the pubs we visited and the rest of the surrounding area. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
Great way to spend an afternoon - social and informative
crist nr2016,,Feb 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time on the walking tour, for the second time. Will was very knowledgeable and it was just the right amount of walking/learning/socialising with our own small group and with others in the group. My only additional thought was that it would have been nice for us to be able to all sit together in every pub- but I understand it was a Saturday and that’s hard to arrange. It was super nice to sit together as a group for 2 out of the 4 stops though. Highly recommend.
A great afternoon🍻
chrisfV7430JS,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Clare was a perfect guide to historical pubs across London! Insightful, funny, and made sure everyone in the group felt included. Slàinte 🍻!
Can't miss experience!
sarahsX9739YL,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was an outstanding tour guide - funny and engaging throughou!! He showed pubs with so much history that we ended up visiting them later in our trip! Great for fun, history and of course plenty of stops for beverages. This tour is highly recommended!
Go and have Fun!
Mosaed A,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Thank you, Claire. My wife and I had a genuine experience at the time, and it is attributed to you that you sincerely strive to keep the pub culture preserved.
Fun rainy afternoon
X7326FEcarolynr,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a fabulous time traipsing from pub to pub on a rainy afternoon, most definitely enjoying the expert historical facts! Kevin was very entertaining!
Liquid History
G5166NLdougm,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was extremely knowledgeable about pubs, their historical significance, and about London itself. We saw pubs off the beaten path that only true experts know. I would suggest this to any fan of London history or someone looking to experience the pub culture of London. We had a fantastic time!
Greatest pub tour ever
80masons,,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Small group of 8 went to 4 different pubs. Kevin was a great guide funny knowledgeable! Highly suggest to anyone!