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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Blackfriars Bridge
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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
10,186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip!
Marcia A P,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional tour filled with history and fun! Adam is incredibly well versed in his historical knowledge, personable, and inclusive-highly recommend!
We did this tour with our...
JohnVander V,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this tour with our 3 adult children and it was the perfect way to end our trip. Our guide, Ricky, and his dog, Diggety, made the tour so enjoyable. The pubs we visited were hidden gems and the history Ricky provided was amazing. Highly recommend.
Fun and informative tour
C4467XXmikes,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great pub tour with Lachlan. He did a nice job of blending London history with pub fun. We visited four different pubs, all unique places we would have never found ourselves. The tour was scheduled for three hours but we (gladly) went over by 45 minutes since everyone was having a great time. Therefore I recommend leaving some time on your schedule immediately after the tour so you can be flexible on fun.
Highly Recommend This Pub Tour
335emmaleeb,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loads of fun and history. Lachlan was a fantastic guide - friendly, funny, knowledgeable! I'm a history nerd and a trivia junkie and his tour did not disappoint! London history, landmarks, gin, great fires, beer expertise, writers, beloved cats, talking birds and even ghost stories! Ten out of ten would recommend and do again.
Best afternoon activity in London
tomgV9673ZR,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freddy was a phenomenal tour guide, overflowing with wit, knowledge and conviviality. He took us on an amazing tour of the old city’s most historic watering holes. His beer recommendations were spot on and he insured everyone in the group was having a great experience. The group size of 12 was perfect for getting to know everyone. I would recommend this tour to anyone who loves history, cask ale and making new friends.
historic pub tour with freddie
Jet44440916062,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Freddie was a great guide, very friendly and informative about the pubs we visited as well as london itself ! I definitely recommend this pub tour:)
Intellectual Curiosity Satisfied
justinballinger2018,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was fantastic and satisfied all of our intellectual curiosity. Let him lead you and ask the questions he will guide you! Highly recommend this tour.
Perfect!
474billp,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour, Adam made this trip beyond exceptional! History with a fantastic sense of humor. Could not be more pleased with this entire experience! F Linda G!
Amazing historical pub tour with Adam
Wander49011215996,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing guide, great tour, full of historical stories. Great tour, funny, amazing, good beers and gin. We had an amazing time
Amazing experience
pauladO1213PF,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience.. the guide Adam was so funny and smart. Not o ly the bars were very good, but the history shown was very well taught
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