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Come along with us as we show you London’s most historic pubs. Grab a pint as you sit in booths that have kept the likes of Charles Dickens, Winston Churchill, Agatha Christie and more. Follow us down London’s winding passages to pubs so hidden away even locals have a hard time finding them!
Sip local brews and enjoy the depths of London’s almost 2000 year history as your guide winds the clock back to times gone filled with plague,fire, gossip, ghosts, and of course, drinking. By the end you won’t have had just a good pint but undoubtedly a good time as well.
We'll take you to four iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England - as well as some of the most haunted...
This tour is a fantastic mix of history, humour, spooks and spirits that spans across the centuries for a one-of-a-kind pub experience!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you by the water fountain, near the Magpie & Stump pub.
Itinerary
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1The Viaduct Tavern
London’s most haunted pub. Built on the spot of the old Newgate prison and across from the old Bailey and Death Row, this pub is brimming with history.
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
2Old Bailey
The Law Court that has dealt with some of London’s most infamous killers.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Ye Olde Mitre
London’s hidden gem. Nestled away, this pub has been standing for centuries! This pub was spared the great fire by just a hair as it was outside London’s walls. Built around the cherry tree Sir Chris Hatton and Queen Elizabeth the 1st danced, this pubs history is centuries old (1546, the tree supports the front corner of the pub still).
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Dr. Johnson's House
Next time you look up the meaning of a word or a synonym or antonym, give a small thanks to Dr. Samuel Johnson, the man who wrote the first comprehensive dictionary! He lived here with his cat Hodge, who is immortalised in a charming statue.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5The Old Bank of England Pub
Sit in the grandeur of the Old Bank of England’s lobby converted pub. The surroundings alone will amaze you!
25 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Fleet Street
Truth or Myth: Sweeney Todd was real? Might be more complicated than either, let us tell you the true story!
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
Come with us to the Oldest Pub in the Old City of London, filled with character and literary connections, it will not disappoint!
25 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Over 18's only - Please bring photo ID
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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