London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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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
10,771 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very insightful and fun,...
Jon K,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very insightful and fun, great stories and beer, nice tour of the pubs and nice commentary along the way.
Adam is a great guide
williamnT5697AS,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam was exceptionally great at this tour. He has great energy and wonderful stories of not just the pubs but the neighborhood. Unlike a lot of other guided tours outside you can actually hear Adam as he has a voice capable of projecting to everyone.
Best pub tour
wendymQ6087OF,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour 5 stars! Adam was the best and very Knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
Amazing!
O8923LVrachelm,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing!! Great tour, lots of fun! Super informative and fun balanced
Pub tour w Kevin
428MarkP,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Kevin was a great tour guide. We visited four pubs and had a great height and a lot of stories in each pub. We would highly recommend this type of tour and it sounds like they do other pub tours which we look into on the future trip.
A must do
U8898QKstevenl,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour. Our guide Kevin was fantastic. Highly recommended.
Outstanding pub tour
GoPlaces34288799328,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin provided the perfect combination of local and liquid history. He an amicable and knowledgeable tour guide.
history has never looked, or tasted, so good!
brandonc794,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This wasn't just a tour; it was a full-throttle odyssey through time, taste, and timber! Imagine a journey where the dusty corridors of history collide head-on with the sophisticated burn of top-shelf spirits. One moment, I was absorbing the gritty, fascinating secrets of the past—tales of triumph and legacy—and the next, I was raising a glass of liquid gold under the glow of a century-old chandelier. The real showstopper? The stunning architecture of every single pub we graced. We transitioned from the rugged charm of hand-hewn timber beams and weathered brickwork to the polished elegance of Victorian-era mahogany bars that have stood the test of time. Each venue was a visual feast—soaring ceilings, stained-glass accents, and cozy nooks that felt like stepping into a living museum.
Incredible
charlottekK8838HV,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was absolutely incredible. Would 100% recommend.
Liquid History
377kielk,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kevin was amazing! The pubs he took into were some of the coolest pubs I’ve ever been too with lots of liquid history! Cheers!!!
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