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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5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
John M, 12/14/2025 1:52:22 PM
Claire is wonderful. Very informative and lots of information about London pubs and history. She answered all our questions and went above and beyond.
Camper17356098064, 12/14/2025 1:52:04 PM
A good mix of London City history and pubs. Claire always a great you guide. Enjoyed the tour and the drinks. Can recommend
kimlE5968XZ, 12/14/2025 1:51:22 PM
Claire showed us four pubs and explained a lot about London and the beer culture. I can recommend this tour to anyone interested in London and pubs.
Discover574724, 12/14/2025 1:50:42 PM
Great experience, Claire was very delightful and knowledgeable. 4 different pubs to experience each with their own vibe.
kateeJ6413EE, 12/14/2025 1:32:34 PM
Clare was the best! The pub crawl was so interesting and fun :) She was very knowledgeable and took us around to 4 bars. We spent about 4 hours!
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.
- 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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