London's Oldest Pubs: Uncover History, Ale & Secret Tales
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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shanas651, 12/14/2025 12:17:13 PM
Will “the trill” was a great tour guide! We had great conversations, great drinks and a lot of fun history. Prices were reasonable. Fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon in London.
holli_a, 12/14/2025 12:17:11 PM
An amazing experience! The tour guide was fabulous and so informative. The small crowd allowed us to meet new people from all over. Highly recommend!!
adamtB7819HD, 12/13/2025 4:53:36 PM
We had the best time with Mark! He was very knowledgeable about the sites and made our tour un-forgettable! I would recommend to friends 😀
237lanef, 12/13/2025 4:51:27 PM
Mark was the best!! He is so knowledgeable about all of London, and also recommended other places to visit while on holiday
MFMoscow, 12/13/2025 3:51:18 PM
Really good tour, Mark was a very informative, knowledgeable and entertaining guide. Nice variety of pubs with different interiors.
Wander50164064592, 12/13/2025 1:42:29 PM
It was a good experience; the tour guide was very knowledgeable, very chatty and was very patient. The pubs, themselves, were quite quaint and some had secluded areas for us to stay and enjoy our drinks. We were able to enjoy a variety of drinks whilst learning about the history and heritage of different pubs throughout London. I would recommend this for any history and/or alcohol enthusiast.
SailingFlyingFarmer, 12/13/2025 1:15:34 PM
Historical pub tour of London proper by Ricky and diggity via 4 classic pubs and lots of culture and history of London. Very historical and educational tour. I recommend
Sunshine319615, 12/13/2025 1:00:33 PM
Great experience.Diggerdy gave us an excellent interesting history lesson and joined us in the lovely pubs for a beer. Thoroughly recommended for an insight into hidden London
Z127SFgracea, 12/13/2025 12:07:11 PM
Will was an absolutely fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable about the locations and pubs included on the tour. Each pub provided a unique experience. This tour was the perfect Saturday activity!
Eloise B, 12/13/2025 11:56:05 AM
Mark was a great tour guide - knowledgeable, charming & funny. I had a great time on the tour and learnt a lot as a Londoner!
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
Departure point
Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer AlleyReturn details
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.No redemption information available
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