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London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour

4.9 · 105 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ London Operated by Side Routes Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14:00, 18:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Visit four historic pubs along Fleet Street and in the City of London, choosing your own drinks as you go.

Guided stories are included in a small shared group capped at fifteen; all drinks and food cost extra. 4.92 from 105 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.

In our comparison: #26 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Maximum 15 people per tour for an intimate experience
  • 2-hour guided historic walking tour
  • Stories along Fleet Street + the City of London
  • Visits to four historic London pubs
  • Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own
  • Transportation to meeting point
  • Food or snacks
  • (appreciated but not expected)

Children from €19 (ages 3 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.

Reviews

4.9
105 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 104 of 105

Star breakdown of all 105 ratings

5 stars
98 · 93%
4 stars
6 · 6%
3 stars
1 · 1%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the pub history, engaging guides and sociable atmosphere; crowded pubs are the recurring caveat.

Praised

  • Stories about pub history and the surrounding London streets
  • Friendly, humorous guides who keep the group engaged
  • Historic pubs that travellers say they would not have found on their own
  • Sociable pub stops with opportunities to meet fellow travellers

Complaints

  • Crowded conditions at some pub stops

Written by Guidekin from the 92 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (26 February 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The meeting point is outside the main entrance of the red brick Victorian building at De Vere Holborn Bars, 138 to 142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW, directly opposite Bus Stop D. Your guide will be holding a green sign that says “Side Routes” so you can easily spot them. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
14:00, 18:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Side Routes; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Accessibility

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft…
  • Children from €19 ages 3 to 17

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 · #26 of 47€242h4.92 (105)shared
Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour€382h 30m4.99 (2371)shared
London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs€423h 30m4.98 (11796)shared
Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London€382h4.99 (1000)shared

Ranked #26 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 €24 per adult