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Small-Group Tour: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London
London, England
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience London’s traditional drinking scene on this afternoon pub crawl. Accompany your guide on a fun and educational tour in and around the city, where you’ll visit at least four historic pubs and taste different brews (own expense). Pop into centuries-old ale houses, see literary haunts favored by writers like Charles Dickens, and learn about local drinking culture through the ages.
- Visit four traditional London pubs in London Bridge, the City of London, Fleet Street, and Holborn
- Discover what a real London pub looks like on a visit to an alehouse in Blackfriars
- Sit down in a pub once frequented by Charles Dickens and Arthur Conan Doyle
- Small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Pair a walking tour of London's oldest neighborhood with visits to multiple atmospheric, historical pubs.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 30 Newgate St, London EC2V 6AA, UK
Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley
End point
- Underground Ltd, Holborn Station, Kingsway, London WC2B 6AA, UK
The tour has no fixed end point, but you can expect to finish close to Holborn station or the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand
What To Expect
Your afternoon pub tour begins at St. Paul's, where you will meet your guide and set off for the first stop of your tour. As you walk, check out city attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral and the bustling Fleet Street. Pass the site of a Shakespearean playhouse, then pop into the art nouveau Blackfriars for a drink. Grab a pint (own expense) and enjoy colorful stories from this neighborhood's banking community.
Next, head down Fleet Street, flush with pubs and gin palaces to service the journalists and literary greats of the day. Stop at a proper London boozer for a civilized drinking experience. Buy yourself a delicious local ale (or two), admire the authentic medieval decor, and enjoy the buzz as regulars and newcomers fill up the wooden tables surrounding the horseshoe bar.
Continue along Fleet Street, the former stomping grounds of Charles Dickens, who once resided in Furnival’s Inn (now Holborn Bars). Visit a 17th-century pub that was a favorite of Dickens and fellow writers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Sip on a delicious beer and cider (not included) and soak up the literary history of the place.
Your tour ends at the edge of Covent Garden with plenty of time (and insider information) to continue the fun at another local pub.
Next, head down Fleet Street, flush with pubs and gin palaces to service the journalists and literary greats of the day. Stop at a proper London boozer for a civilized drinking experience. Buy yourself a delicious local ale (or two), admire the authentic medieval decor, and enjoy the buzz as regulars and newcomers fill up the wooden tables surrounding the horseshoe bar.
Continue along Fleet Street, the former stomping grounds of Charles Dickens, who once resided in Furnival’s Inn (now Holborn Bars). Visit a 17th-century pub that was a favorite of Dickens and fellow writers Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Sip on a delicious beer and cider (not included) and soak up the literary history of the place.
Your tour ends at the edge of Covent Garden with plenty of time (and insider information) to continue the fun at another local pub.
St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)
Blackfriars Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Bride's Church (Pass By)
Fleet Street (Pass By)
Dr. Johnson's House (Pass By)
Prince Henry's Room (Pass By)
Royal Courts of Justice (Pass By)
Lincoln's Inn (Pass By)
Sir John Soane's Museum (Pass By)
Covent Garden (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
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4,407 reviews
Annette_A, Apr 2024
Our group of 4 all enjoyed this fun tour. It was a great way to spend a few hours, guided by Wil who regaled us with interesting back stories for each of the pubs visited. The booking experience was easy and the communication on where to meet was thorough and easy to follow. Thanks
Ed_A, Apr 2024
It was our friends birthday and he wanted to end the day doing a pub tour. We visited 4 different pubs and they all had a different vib. Chris cheese man did a great job and kept it entertaining
monicahprizer, Apr 2024
What a great tour seeing different types of pubs in London. Our guide, Kevin, was very knowledgeable and we loved hearing about the history of the pubs and of London.
Alina_D, Apr 2024
This was an amazing historical pub tour given by such a knowledgeable guide. Linden was well versed, engaging and so professional in providing historical details of architecture and famous writers. We loved the selections of pubs. This is a tour not to be missed by a visitor to this great city.
Karlee_R, Apr 2024
This was such a unique and fun tour! Dave was our guide and he was knowledgeable and hilarious. The pubs we went to were very different from each other, which kept it interesting as well. And the rhubarb cider at The Blackfriar is delicious, despite what any previous reviewer thinks!
Edward_P, Apr 2024
Chris Cheeseman was an excellent guide and took us to great hidden puns we would have never found on our own. Very highly recommend.
Duane_K, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Chris was excellent! The history and stories he provided about each pub and the surrounding areas made this a perfect tour…not to mention the great beers!
Mary_S, Apr 2024
Enjoyed the stories of the history of the pubs and of London. Our tour guide Chris Cheeseman was very enjoyable and engaging with everyone on the tour. We had a nice intimate group.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Small groups and good times. Cheers!
Jenny_K, Apr 2024
We had the best time on the tour! Chris Cheeseman our guide kept the tour light and fun. The perfect mix of drinking and history. 10/10!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Drinking and history often make fine bedfellows for a good afternoon. Cheers!
znfv2ztgq4, Apr 2024
Highly recommended!!! You won’t regret it. The guide was perfect, interesting stories, good pubs, new people you can meet.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Good pubs, good people, good times. Cheers!
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