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Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales

5.0 · 170 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Devour UK Food Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Group size varies by option: max 12 from €82 · private from €197
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
15:00, 15:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit four historic pubs in the City of London with a small shared group capped at twelve guests.

Four food tastings, four drinks and a guide are included; the tour is not recommended for vegan, gluten-free or dairy-free diets. 4.96 from 170 reviews at €82 per person for 3h 30m.

In our comparison: #14 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Small Group Pubs TourThe page priceMaximum 12 guests€82
Private London Pubs Tourwith Local Guide: Visit four historic London pubs on a private tour with classic British bites, local drinks, and tales from the city’s past.€197 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • 4 historic pubs in the City of London
  • Small group of 12 guests maximum
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

5.0
170 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 169 of 170

Star breakdown of all 170 ratings

5 stars
167 · 98%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the pub history, food pairings and welcoming guides; no recurring drawback emerges from this sample.

Praised

  • Knowledgeable guides link pub stories with the history of the surrounding streets
  • Historic pubs that visitors say they would not have found on their own
  • Traditional pub food paired with a varied selection of beers and ciders
  • Friendly guides and a sociable atmosphere for meeting fellow travellers
  • A relaxed pace with a good balance of walking, eating and drinking

Complaints

  • Complaints concern separate issues, with no recurring problem established in these reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 April 2026 to 3 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets at 5, St. Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AF / The Gardens of St Andrews Church Holborn. Entrance via the gates on Holborn Viaduct (side of the church) or St Andrew’s St. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
15:00, 15:30 daily; scheduled through September 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Devour UK Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Take a captivating tour of London's world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city's food and drink culture and discover something new with each mouthful as you hop from one historic pub to the next. Experience the hustle and bustle of an evening out in one of the world's most thrilling cities at locales that have countless fascinating stories just waiting to be told.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians. Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.

Good to know

  • Food included 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
  • Age 18+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #14 of 47€823h 30m4.96 (170)varies by option
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour€382h 30m4.99 (2358)shared
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs€423h 30m4.98 (11796)shared
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London€382h4.99 (996)shared

Ranked #14 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €409, median €38; typical length 2h 30m. 5 of 47 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 47 Pub Tours & Pub Crawls

From €82 per adult · Small Group Pubs Tour