--- title: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 38 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 995 duration_minutes: 120 duration_max_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 47 (Pub Tours & Pub Crawls) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/royal-historic-pubs-walking-guided-tour-in-london/ --- # Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London **Guidekin's take:** Visit four historic pubs on a London walk built around royal connections and stories of scandal and romance. A local guide leads the route, but food and drinks are paid separately, so allow extra for anything you order at the stops. 4.99 from 995 reviews at €38 per person for 2h–3h. ## Overview Join us on a majestic journey through time as we discover four historic, hidden, royal pubs dating back centuries that you would never find alone! Uncover mysteries concealed beneath the streets of London, where alleyways and secret tunnels have transported kings and queens of years gone by. Discover the palace where Ed Sheeran nearly lost an ear during a night of revelry with a princess, and be regaled with thrilling and hilarious stories of scandal, romance, intrigue, and legendary events. Hear tales of Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, James Bond, Queen Elizabeth II, and many other great British characters while sampling awesome British beers in off-the-beaten-path pub sanctuaries. Your exquisite walking adventure will immerse you in the unseen grandeur of London’s past and present while avoiding the crowds and doing as the locals do. Your expert, charming guide is guaranteed to have you laughing throughout with engaging storytelling, enthusiasm, and plenty of humour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Piccadilly Circus - Next to the Winged… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Age 18+: minimum age to join ## Key facts - Price: from €38 per person - Duration: 2h–3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 995 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Experience Local Ltd ## What's included - Veteran Local Guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Tips / Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **St. James's Palace** (10m) - The oldest Royal Palace in Westminster and the monarchy's official residence (even though they don't live there!). ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 14:00 - 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 Piccadilly Circus - Next to the Winged Statue of Eros (only statue in the area) Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:Eh1QaWNjYWRpbGx5IENpcmN1cywgTG9uZG9uLCBVSyIuKiwKFAoSCcEfIP_TBHZIEf6yPvsM34rwEhQKEgnz8xe3Wxt2SBEKsgA5eS6RSQ ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Pub Tours & Pub Crawls | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 47** | €38 | 2h–3h | 4.99 (995) | 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 | | [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 #3 of 47 in Pub Tours & Pub Crawls by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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