--- title: London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 94 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 25 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-historic-pubs-taverns-small-group-walking-tour/ --- # London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour **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. 4.93 from 94 reviews at €24 per person for 2h. ## Overview Discover a side of London best experienced with a pint in hand. Wander through the city with a local guide and visit four historic pubs, each with its own stories, characters and place in London’s drinking culture. Hear the tales behind these old drinking spots as you walk between them, then choose what you fancy drinking and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu. With a small group and plenty of time to explore on foot, it’s a relaxed way to discover London, one historic pub at a time. • Small-group tour keeps things relaxed and personal • Choose your own drinks and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu • Walk between pubs and see more of London along the way • Hear fascinating stories and get the inside scoop on London’s pub culture ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is outside the main… - Starts 14:00, 18:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft… - Children from €19: ages 3 to 17 ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 94 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Side Routes ## What's 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 ## Not included - Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own - Transportation to meeting point - Food or snacks - (appreciated but not expected) ## Itinerary 1. **Travelers will step into the living history of London’s pub culture on a guid...** (25m) - Travelers will step into the living history of London’s pub culture on a guided walking experience through some of the city’s most atmospheric historic taverns, starting near Seven Dials. 2. **The experience begins at a historic pub site connected to London’s early drin...** (25m) - The experience begins at a historic pub site connected to London’s early drinking culture. Guests will explore a tucked-away tavern setting with traditional interiors, hearing stories of Tudor London, early city life, and how pubs became essential social spaces centuries ago.... 3. **Next, guests visit a spectacular former Victorian institution transformed int...** (25m) - Next, guests visit a spectacular former Victorian institution transformed into a grand pub. With soaring ceilings and ornate details, this stop showcases London during the height of the Victorian era. Travelers will learn how law, journalism, finance, and pub culture collided... 4. **Your final stop is a true architectural gem, richly decorated and filled with...** (25m) - Your final stop is a true architectural gem, richly decorated and filled with symbolic details inspired by its medieval surroundings. Saved from demolition by preservationists, this pub represents a turning point in London’s history, where heritage, design, and community came... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 18:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ2-zoXEwbdkgR_w2ND7sEGeE ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #25 of 47** | €24 | 2h | 4.93 (94) | shared | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | shared | | [London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs](/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/?format=md) | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London](/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/?format=md) | €38 | 2h | 4.99 (995) | shared | Ranked #25 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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