London Literary Pub Crawl: Explore Taverns in Soho & Fitzrovia Inspired by Famous Authors
4.4
54 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a 2.5-hour London literary pub crawl through the taverns of Soho and Fitzrovia. Learn about the famous authors and artists they inspired, including Charles Dickens, Karl Marx, and Virginia Woolf.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
learn more
Highlights
- Soho - Discover some of the places that have inspired more modern songwriters and artists like Paul McCartney and Damien Hirst, and enjoy book and poetry readings along the way. Afterward, finish your walking tour at The Coach and Horses pub in Soho, central London.
What's Included
- Live entertainment
- Guided tour experience
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Embark on a 2.5-hour exploration of the taverns and pubs in Soho and Fitzrovia, understanding their impact on famous artists and writers. Travel through the City of London with a writer, sometimes even alongside Charles Dickens! Visit the spots frequented by authors and poets from the 19th and 20th centuries such as Karl Marx, George Orwell, Anthony Burgess, Dylan Thomas, and Virginia Woolf. Discover exclusive clubs for private members, and wander into hidden parts of London where modern artists like Paul McCartney and Damien Hirst drew inspiration for their works. Conclude your journey at a historic pub in Soho where there are often spontaneous sing-alongs!
- Children (under 18 years old) must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
The Wheatsheaf
Rathbone Place
Departure Point: The Wheatsheaf Pub, Fitzrovia, London
Directions: The nearest Underground stations are Tottenham Court Road and Goodge Street. On arrival at The Wheatsheaf Pub, get a drink (own expense) then head upstairs.
Return point: The tour ends at The Coach and Horses Pub, Soho, London
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(54 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Hellieengland
Sep 9, 2023
Enjoyable and informative - A hugely enjoyable afternoon learning about Shakespeare and London. The pubs we visited along the way were very historic and characterful. Richard, our guide, was entertaining and extremely informative and answered our numerous questions very patiently. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in pubs and books!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Susie
Aug 27, 2023
Fabulous Pub Crawl! - We had a wonderful evening with Richard! It was informative, fun and a fabulous tour not to mention some excellent beer in some great pubs! Thanks Richard!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Q1068iwbrendang
Jun 15, 2023
Great experience - Outstanding experience. Had an awesome night in London. Our tour guide (Richard) was well informed, funny and a great bloke. We started at 5pm, was supposed to go until 8pm, but we’re having such a great time we ended up drinking until the early hours of the next morning. Highly recommended if you like history, literature or just drinking.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mary_c
Apr 17, 2023
Great tour - Excellent pub crawl/literary tour of London. I would definitely recommend this to any literature savvy (and also if that's not the case). Our guide Richard was very funny, knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you!
Review provided by Viator
Karolisz2023
Mar 26, 2023
Worth it even if you are not into books much! - It is worth it, from historic perspective, to not just go to bars and drink but also learn something new.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Adam_f
Nov 13, 2022
Amazing pubs and stories - We had an amazing time on this tour! Richard is a fantastic guide, really bringing stories to life and going above and beyond. It was great to experience so many bars and actually get seats in most places on a Saturday night! We had a great group and would hesitate to book again.
Review provided by Viator
Siobhan_b
Aug 28, 2022
Fantastic - Fantastic experience! Richard, our tour guide, was a wealth of knowledge and charismatic. We learned a lot and drank a lot and we’re sorry it had to end.
Review provided by Viator
Rachel_w
May 2, 2023
Lots of fun! - Really enjoyable evening and our guide Richard was great! The tour seems to be as long as you want it to be....does not necessarily end after 2.5 hours. We were crashing after a long day of travel after 6 pubs/drinks but I think it could have kept going longer if we had been willing.
Review provided by Viator
Amy_w
Apr 30, 2023
Richard was a delight. So... - Richard was a delight. So full of info and such a performer. Highly recommend this tour. A few considerations: the tour runs long (4+ hours), eat beforehand, pubs are busy on Sat night so be prepared for noise and crowds. We ducked out for an early flight at the 4:15 mark and Richard was gracious and upbeat. Definitely recommend this experience in London.
Review provided by Viator
Celine_m
Apr 27, 2023
So much fun and I learned... - So much fun and I learned a few things. Such as great evening. Highly recommend for literary enthusiast and non enthusiasts alike.
Review provided by Viator