Pub Tours · Walking Tours

London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour

4.9(102)4.9 out of 5, from 102 reviews·2h·Shared tour
What you pay forEach travellerChildren are priced in their own age band.
Group sizeUp to 15Per booking.
Minimum ageAll agesinfant 0–2, child 3–17, adult 18–65

Will this work for your group?

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  • All 5 of you can be booked together.
  • Open to all ages, including your youngest.
  • 5 fares — children priced separately

About this experience

Discover a side of London best experienced with a pint in hand. Wander through the city with a local guide and visit four historic pubs, each with its own stories, characters and place in London’s drinking culture. Hear the tales behind these old drinking spots as you walk between them, then choose what you fancy drinking and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu. With a small group and plenty of time to explore on foot, it’s a relaxed way to discover London, one historic pub at a time. • Small-group tour keeps things relaxed and personal • Choose your own drinks and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu • Walk between pubs and see more of London along the way • Hear fascinating stories and get the inside scoop on London’s pub culture

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What you actually do

You get out at all 4 stops.

  1. 1

    Holborn

    Travelers will step into the living history of London’s pub culture on a guided walking experience through some of the city’s most atmospheric historic taverns, in Holborn neighborhood.

    You get out here25 min

  2. 2

    Fleet Street

    The experience begins at a historic pub site connected to London’s early drinking culture. Guests will explore a tucked-away tavern setting with traditional interiors, hearing stories of Tudor London, early city life, and how pubs became essential social spaces centuries ago.

    You get out here25 min

  3. 3

    City of London

    As a third stop, we will visit the most legendary pub in the city, with breathtaking interiors that will take you back in time. Travelers will learn how law, journalism, finance, and pub culture collided in this historic district, while taking time to relax and enjoy the impressive surroundings.

    You get out here25 min

  4. 4

    Your final stop is a true architectural gem, richly decorated and filled with symbolic details inspired by its medieval surroundings. Saved from demolition by preservationists, this pub represents a turning point in London’s history, where heritage, design, and community came together.

    You get out here25 min

Where the day happens

≈ 1.2 km from the city centre. 3 stops shown in visit order.

What is and is not included

The advertised price does not cover drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own, other, food or snacks and more — budget for those separately.

  • Other
  • Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own
  • Other
  • Food or snacks
  • (appreciated but not expected)

Before you book

The operator’s own practical notes — the things people usually discover at checkout.

Good to know (4)
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy

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

Where this sits

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5.0(11,828)5 out of 5, from 11828 reviews

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

  • 3h 30m
  • Shared
  • Free cancellation
  • 2.2 km from centre

From $47/person5 travellers ≈ $235

86% of the listed stops are seen from the vehicle without getting out.

Where does everyone sleep?

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