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
10,956 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Educational and Fun
Mark B,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting history tour of London and the pubs. Our guide, Lyndon, was excellent. He was both knowledgeable and funny. And the drinks were good too!
Fabulous tour of The City of London area
Sugar5656,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend this tour of the City of London area. Although it’s based around several pubs of historical note the tour provides an insight into many aspects of the past. Lyndon, our guide, was exceptional! He was funny, informative, helpful and full of energy throughout the whole tour. This isn’t just about pubs - go! You’ll really enjoy it.
Great experience
292lisar,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freddie was a fantastic guide, very personable and funny. The small group was great to meet other people and truly enjoy a pub experience.
Fun, informative and well worth reserving your spot!
125Mamie,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Will was an excellent tour guide. He gave us so much historical information about the buildings and areas where we were walking as well as great tips for tasting the beer in each pub.
Pubs of note!
A2276IWsb,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent! A chance to see the pubs off the beaten track. Will was terrific. A great afternoon. Cheers! 🍻
Informative and fun
556alysiaw,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful. Informative and made great friends. Will went above and beyond.
A fun trip through local pub history
meganoL4823JR,May 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was great! We had a lot of fun learning some local pub history, and about what a cask ale is. Our guide, Mark has a great sense of humor and definitely knew his stuff!
Fun Tour
michele d,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informal,relaxed, informative tour. We had enough time to explore the local pub and learn about the history.
Liquid, Laughter, Lyndon and London
Lynn H,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great fun, very informative, lots of laughter and of course great beer. Our guide Lyndon made the tour!
Great Experience
arlenegD813PG,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was a great guide. Super friendly and knowledgeable. We had a great time!
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