London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
30 Newgate St

Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley

End point
Holborn

The tour has no fixed end point, but you can expect to finish close to Holborn station or the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass by)

    Enjoy fine views and quirky history

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Blackfriars Bridge

    Visit London's finest art nouveau pub

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • St Bride's Church (Pass by)

    Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church

    Admission ticket free
  • Fleet Street (Pass by)

    Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs

    Admission ticket free
  • Dr. Johnson's House (Pass by)

    See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge

    Admission ticket free
  • Prince Henry's Room (Pass by)

    See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar

    Admission ticket free
  • Royal Courts of Justice (Pass by)

    Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture

    Admission ticket free
  • Lincoln's Inn (Pass by)

    See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London

    Admission ticket free
  • Sir John Soane's Museum (Pass by)

    Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection

    Admission ticket free
  • Covent Garden (Pass by)

    We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
Supplied by Liquid History Tours

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Half-day Tours
Beer & Brewery Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nightlife
Bar Tours
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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