--- title: London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 42 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 11782 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 2 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/london-small-group-tour-of-historical-pubs/ --- # London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs **Guidekin's take:** 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 11782 reviews at €42 per person for 3h 30m. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION… - Starts 14:00, 19:00: 2 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 18+: Minimum age is 18 years ## Key facts - Price: from €42 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.98/5 from 11782 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Liquid History Tours ## What's included - Local guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **St. Paul's Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy fine views and quirky history 2. **Blackfriars Bridge** (15m) - Visit London's finest art nouveau pub 3. **St Bride's Church** (pass by, no stop) - Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church 4. **Fleet Street** (pass by, no stop) - Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs 5. **Dr. Johnson's House** (pass by, no stop) - See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge 6. **Prince Henry's Room** (pass by, no stop) - See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar 7. **Royal Courts of Justice** (pass by, no stop) - Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture 8. **Lincoln's Inn** (pass by, no stop) - See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London 9. **Sir John Soane's Museum** (pass by, no stop) - Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection 10. **Covent Garden** (pass by, no stop) - We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 14:00, 19:00 - 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 Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJs-owzVQbdkgRAD3u2mr1sCs ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 18 years ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 47** | €42 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (11782) | shared | | [Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour](/uk/london/tours/soho-music-historic-pubs-tour/?format=md) | €38 | 2h 30m | 4.99 (2355) | 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 | | [Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace Experience](/uk/london/tours/changing-of-the-guard-at-buckingham-palace-experience/?format=md) | €34 | 2h | 4.99 (805) | shared | Ranked #2 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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