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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

5.0 Excellent 11782 reviews
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3h 30m
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Visit at least four historical pubs in and around the City of London, with stops spanning ale houses and literary drinking spots. A local guide explains the pubs and recommends ales, but drinks and food cost extra and guests must be at least eighteen. 4.98 from 11,782 reviews at €42 per person for 3h 30m.

From the guide

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.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 14:00, 19:00
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 14:00, 19:00. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Local guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

St. Paul's Cathedral Stop 1
Enjoy fine views and quirky history
Pass by
Blackfriars Bridge Stop 2
Visit London's finest art nouveau pub
15 min
St Bride's Church Stop 3
Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church
Pass by
Fleet Street Stop 4
Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs
Pass by
Dr. Johnson's House Stop 5
See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge
Pass by
Prince Henry's Room Stop 6
See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar
Pass by
Royal Courts of Justice Stop 7
Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture
Pass by
Lincoln's Inn Stop 8
See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London
Pass by
Sir John Soane's Museum Stop 9
Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection
Pass by
Covent Garden Stop 10
We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley

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End point

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

Additional Information

  • 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.

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This tour · #2 of 47€423h 30m4.98 (11782)shared
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Ranked #2 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €407, 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

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