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

Options

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Reviews

4.98

10,771 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

10605

131

So much fun!
LeaD656,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved this tour. Linden was so knowledgeable and also witty. He was a fabulous guide. He also helped each of us determine the best beer option for our various taste palettes. The pubs we visited had so much history and we learned so much about London of old. This tour was one of our trip hi-lights. A must do even if you aren’t a beer drinker.
Fun solo travel experience!
R6933KOraymondc,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was an exceptional guide with lots of knowledge and great recommendations! Highly recommend this tour!
Great experience
Curiosity43685824720,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was an amazing guide. The locations we visited on your were all gems. Highly recommend!
Pub-tastic!
davecC5144WT,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What an amazing experience!!! Fun and insightful! Our guide, Lyndon, was a wealth of information and not just on the pubs but on the City as a whole. I found myself wanting him with us at all times so we could ask questions :) We saw many great things on this trip but the Pub Tour was a definite highlight. THANKS and Cheers!
Funny historical tour with a couple pints
Vacation09300671798,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin “Five Star” was the best tour guide we could have asked for! Not only do you get to visit pubs you probably wouldn’t have found, you also learn some things along the way! His dry humor and historical knowledge keep the tour super fun. Highly recommend for people who want to socialize while drinking and getting a local’s view of the pubs.
Start Your Trip With This Tour!
Guide20926876231,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kevin was awesome! He took us to the best pubs - each one unique. He gave us the history of London, the buildings, and the pubs. He also gave us drink recommendations. Best way to start our trip to London!
A civilised Pub Crawl with History thrown in
Deborah W,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun afternoon spent exploring historic pubs around the City. Very well organised and our guide Will had some very interesting stories about the pubs we visited. We visited 4 pubs in total. I’ve worked in and around the city for most of my career but hadn’t visited any of the pubs we went too. I liked the fact that the tour was organised for small groups. I believe on the day there were 3 groups in total and we all visited other places so it wasn’t too busy. We had tables reserved in the bars so we were able to sit while we sampled the recommended ales.
Fun and engaging time
927patrickj,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Guide was friendly with great stories. Highly recommend!
Fantastic Tour! Would do it again!
amybjohn,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great tour and very interesting even for a non-pub fanatic. Chris was fantastic! Funny, kind, & entertaining.
Historic London Pub Tour
Jeff J,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic tour and experience. Lots of history, but just interesting pubs.