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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Caitlin
Oct 3, 2025
Great addition to our London trip - We loved our tour with Will. We learned some history, discovered new places, and received excellent advice on what to order. Would recommend to everyone.
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My_lady_of_england
Oct 1, 2025
Fantastic tour! I highly recommend! - Bill was amazing and made the tour so interesting. The pubs were all full of history and character and Bill was great in giving us history in between the pubs. Loved the small group and loved that we had time in each pub to have a drink and chat with our fellow travelers. Well worth the money and not difficult to walk. Thank you Bill!
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Jennmh688ur
Sep 30, 2025
We loved Kevin - Kevin is the best. Funny, delightful, knowledgeable about all things London. I give him and the tour a 10! It’s a great combination of learning about the city and beer — and gin!
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Jenniferst1135sb
Sep 30, 2025
Will is AWESOME!! - We had a fabulous time! Our tour guide, Will, was so informative and entertaining! We absolutely rate this tour, five stars and recommended to anyone visiting London!
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Y9430utjackiec
Sep 30, 2025
Great experience - Fantastic experience with Kevin. Hugely knowledgeable and fun. Visited some great pubs that we would never have found on our own.
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Brh9802
Sep 30, 2025
Fun and entertaining - One of the best tours I’ve been on. Lyndon was a fantastic guide - energetic, lively, funny, full of interesting and entertaining facts. Visited four pubs. Great way to spend an evening.
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R8922ggdanielv
Sep 29, 2025
So interesting and lots of fun. - Kevin was such an informative and fun tour guide. We learned a great amount of London's history and had a great time visiting some historical pubs. It was also great to socialize with people from all over the world coming to take the tour.
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Q5757cpjeanr
Sep 29, 2025
Great tour! - Kevin was an amazing guide. He shared very interesting information about London’s history as well as the specific histories of each pub. It was such a fun and informative way to spend the afternoon.
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Dawnbp3429tr
Sep 29, 2025
Pub history - Kevin’s an amazing guide and told us a lot of fun history. Would do it again. Great pubs and wonderful drinks. Not so much walking which was nice.
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H4801cecharliek
Sep 29, 2025
Fun afternoon mixing history and beer - Fun, informational and friendly. Kevin is a terrrific tour guide and a wealth of local information. Educational and refreshing!
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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).