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 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
10,556 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tim was fantastic!
Z5123SIryanp,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tim was fantastic! This was a perfect way to spend an afternoon in London with 3 adult children. We had a great time, learned some fun facts and visited some lovely pubs! We highly recommend it!
Book on Sunday so Clare may be your guide
rhonda toronto,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clare is responsible for a highlight of our week-long sister’s trip to London. On a cold, drizzly day we visited 4 storied, unique and fascinating pubs, each one cozy and welcoming. Clare, with great knowledge and eloquence, guided us through the streets pointing out the significance of the historical, architectural and cultural sights of the area. A brilliant afternoon with the lovely, warm and fabulous Clare.
It is a perfect way to...
Diana L,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in London. You hear about the history of London, nice pubs, local beer and gin and meet a lot of interesting people from other parts of the world.
Don’t miss this tour!
maxwellpoole,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing opportunity to stop in for a pint at places you would never think of. Clare was an amazing host. Lots of interesting knowledge of the area and super friendly and attentive to us. Don’t miss this!
Clare for the win!
BostonTraveler33050,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Clare was such a delight!!!! Such a great and informative and fun tour! Highly recommend, we knew we wanted to learn about the city and history and drink, this covered all of it. She was awesome!
Recommend.
zaklinahaa,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00You get history, socialising and some drinks as well. Recommend. Our guide was Adam, he made us feel easy around everyone.
We had a great time on...
Claudia R,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time on this tour with our guide Will. He safely took us through narrow backstreets and wide roads and led us to 4 traditional pubs, so different from each other and so unique in their own way. He told us about their history and anecdotes and gave us useful information about the beers served in there so we could make an informed choice. I very much appreciated the tour as much as Will’s genuine attitude and love for his own city: his attention to people and his knowledge of the matter made our experience extremely pleasant, insightful and definitely something we will cherish. Absolutely recommended!
Great time with new friends
Odyssey55657440724,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Adam is a fantastic tour guide. Very informative, personable, and witty. He really connects with all the guests and shapes the tour to the group. There is the occasional curse word or off color joke, so request another guide if you’re the type who would rather clutch your pearls than have a laugh whilst enjoying some of the lesser known history of London. 10/10 would take this tour again.
Great drinks, great guide, great company
matthewmV3977OI,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The trip with Adam was excellent! He was a charismatic and fun host that fit the vibe of the group and adapted to our energy :). There was like 15 people on our tour, and was a good intro to meeting people around or other travelers. The pubs were excellent and he had reservations for multiple to get us seating to chill and chat at.
So much fun
Colton K,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was tons of fun and exciting! Our guide, Adam, was delightful and gave us fun history of London while visiting the different pubs. Worth the money for sure
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