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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

5.0 (11,872 reviews) 3 h 30 min Free cancellation
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
3 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 14 people
People per booking
1–14
Guide
English
Operated by
Liquid History Tours

Ages: Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local guide

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. St. Paul's Cathedral

    Passing by

    Enjoy fine views and quirky history

  2. Blackfriars Bridge

    15 min

    Visit London's finest art nouveau pub

  3. St Bride's Church

    Passing by

    Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church

  4. Fleet Street

    Passing by

    Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs

  5. Dr. Johnson's House

    Passing by

    See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge

  6. Prince Henry's Room

    Passing by

    See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar

  7. Royal Courts of Justice

    Passing by

    Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture

  8. Lincoln's Inn

    Passing by

    See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London

  9. Sir John Soane's Museum

    Passing by

    Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection

  10. Covent Garden

    Passing by

    We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2)

    Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Minimum age is 18 years

Traveller ratings

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