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
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
9,783 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fun afternoon with Will
larif2016,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an informative and fun time with Will at our tour! The pubs were great and we would have never found them on our own. I also liked the walks in between - pleasant surprises like hidden courtyards, charming houses … Recommend!!
Historic pub tour
megr406,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Really informative. Will was great, lots of history and humour. Great group size to be able to mingle with. Great atmosphere of all venues enough time for a drink and snack at all. Great value for money seeing London in a different way best for a group of solo adventure .Provided a great afternoon. Thank you Will 😊🍻
Great pub tour
Y6341GNpaulr,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great Tour with Tim, plenty of History from a local, 4 fantastic old pubs. Lovely couple from Ireland and a family of 4 from USA Paul + Helen (Manchester)
Tremendous
F4705FUdavidk,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a ball! From the very beginning our guide Dave (from Wicklow) made us feel very welcome. His knowledge and sense of humor was great. We learned a lot and had a few great pints. We met some fun fellow tourers. What a fun way to spend an afternoon. We would highly recommend it. Even better if you go with Dave.
Better the 2nd time!
947randiw,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is actually the second time I’ve taken this tour, the first time being 4 years ago w my husband, and I remembered really liking it so I booked it again. Incidentally I got Mark as a guide again, he is the best! :)
Pub tour
634kylaw,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was lovely and very knowledgeable, we love him. We liked the history involved behind learning about all the pubs! We would come Back and ask for him.
Great tour
minion88888,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun pub tour! Great mix of history, drinks, and laughs. The guide was brilliant – very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend! 🍺
Great tour with Mark
K6568TOnickf,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was a great tour guide. We had a great time and learned a lot about London’s history. The pubs we went to were all really good with great beers
History and drinking!
Nigel T,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour it was the right balance of history and drinking. We visited some amazing pubs and our tour guide Will was great.
Fun and Interesting Tour
Robin H,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very entertaining and interesting tour of 4 historic pinnacle with our guide Adam. Would recommend highly.
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