London Pub Tour: Discover Historic Ale Houses

Embark on a 3.5-hour historical pub tour in London, exploring ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens. Discover the stories behind iconic pubs, taste different ales, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens. Limited to 14 people for a personalized experience.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Paul’s Cathedral - Enjoy fine views and quirky history
  • Blackfriars Bridge - Visit London’s finest art nouveau pub
  • St Bride’s Church - Hear the tale of the “wedding cake” church
  • Fleet Street - Explore the “street of shame” and visit a number of historic pubs
  • Dr. Johnson’s House - See the home of the famous wordsmith and…
What's Included
  • Local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the charm of historic taverns and literary bars during a 3.5-hour evening pub stroll in London. Focused on the vicinity encompassing the City of London, the tour includes visits to a minimum of four of London’s most iconic historical pubs, where your guide will suggest different types of beers to try (not included). Get to know the…

Location
30 Newgate St
Newgate Street
Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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K4760etmichellec
Jul 17, 2025
Fun afternoon - Will is a chill and knowledgeable tour guide. Great way to see hidden parts of London we wouldn't have found on our own! Go for it.
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Kirsten
Jul 17, 2025
Great Historical Pub crawl - Bill was fantastic! Great historical walk around London, learn about the importance of several historic buildings and local pubs.
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Patriciatk4470ue
Jul 17, 2025
Totally recommend it - This tour was a great experience in London. The guide was very friendly and informative, and the bars are true gems that I would have a hard time finding otherwise
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Tylerae7025rp
Jul 16, 2025
Cheers! - It was an awesome tour of some really neat historic pubs. Our tour guide Will was so knowledgeable about the history of the pubs and the local history of the city. Met some fun people on the tour as well. Definitely recommend for a trip to London!
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Seaside25540684557
Jul 16, 2025
Fabulous tour with a great guude - We joined the 2pm tour with Will our guide who was a great tour guide with a wealth of knowledge and a sense of humour to go with it. He took us to four pubs to have drink in and mentioned the history of others that we passed. His knowledge of Kondon in general was excellent not just the pubs and by the end of the tour the whole group had bonded and had a great time. I would definitely go on another tour next time I am in London. My only advice is be a bit careful of the gin prices!
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41margaretannd
Jul 15, 2025
Historic Pubs and Pour Decisions (No Regrets!) - We had an absolute blast on this pub tour—highly recommend if you’re in London! Kevin was the BEST guide ever. He made the history of the city come alive with hilarious stories and fascinating facts (seriously, I actually wanted to hear more history!). He also had amazing beer recs at each stop and made sure everyone felt included and relaxed. On top of all that, he gave us a perfect restaurant recommendation at the end of the tour, which totally hit the spot. Kevin was kind, super informative, and just straight-up fun to hang out with. If you’re looking for a fun, chill, and history-packed way to experience some classic London pubs, this is it. Cheers, Kevin! 🍻
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Karendr776re
Jul 15, 2025
Wonderful pub tour in London! - Kevin was exceptional! Such a fun afternoon! Wonderful mix of history and pub culture. Such a great time! Kevin was a perfect guide.
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Kecoleman80
Jul 15, 2025
Take me back to The Cockpit - Kevin gets 10 stars! Loved it and would do it again tomorrow. Excellent puns we never would have found on our own. Great history and good company. Cheers!
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C5981xfemilyg
Jul 15, 2025
AMAZING PUB TOUR WITH KEVIN - Kevin was so amazing!! He made the tour so enjoyable and all the pubs we stopped at were amazing!! He was fun and informative and I can’t wait to recommend this tour to friends visiting the city!!
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Samanthasd5634ni
Jul 15, 2025
Great pub tour! - We loved our pub tour with Kevin! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining as he took us around the city of London. Highly recommend.
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From $39
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).