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Up to 2 hours
Historic Pub Tour of London
Up to 2 hours
Discover London’s legendary pub culture on this guided tour of four historic ale houses in the heart of the city.
What visitors are saying
4.8He is a great guide who is friendly and entertaining.
Jun 4, 2026Rachel sympathetically suggested to the now crestfallen pensioner, "For your own peace of mind, you might wish to return and look yourself, then rejoin us at the last pub."
Apr 15, 2026Our small (7 w/Rachel) group included 2 jovial 'not-Trumplican' retired Texan men (one on a mobility scooter), a 50-something New York couple, and a 40-something Manchester, UK couple.
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Overview
Follow in the footsteps of great stalwarts of London’s pubs from centuries gone by. Cromwell, Dickens, Conan Doyle… all are known to have frequented the ale houses around the city center. You’ll visit four of these old-world survivors on this tour, with an expert guide who’s full of facts and anecdotes about the pubs and the streets and alleyways in which they’re located.
You’ll wander atmospheric streets and hidden lanes with your guide in search of some of the best and oldest pubs in town, some dating back 400 years or more. We’re talking wonky beamed ceilings, tiny crooked doorways, worn wooden floors and little cozy nooks in which to sup an ale of your own (not included) while your guide regales you with tales of London’s pub culture across the centuries.
Cheers!
Historic Pub Tour of London Highlights
Quartet of pubs
The four pubs you’ll visit on your tour date back centuries and have the storied histories to prove it!
Expert commentary
Your knowledgeable guide will keep you entertained with tales and anecdotes of each pub’s history.
Local brewers
You can choose to sample ales by local brewers in the pubs along the way; drinks are bought at your own expense.
What's included
Guided tour stopping at four historic London pubs
Tour is in English only
Reservations
Booking required
To make your booking, please visit the online booking portal and follow the booking instructions. You will need a 12 Digit Pass Number for each person to complete your reservation.
Plans changed?
To cancel a booking please email [email protected] with your booking reference number. Please note that the tour provider cannot accept cancellations by any other method.
Bookings that are cancelled at least 24 hours before the tour start time will not have their Pass validated, and will not have their credit/debit card charged.
Bookings will have their credit/debit card charged a fee of £20.00 per person if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time, or the guest does not attend the tour, or if the guest presents invalid passes. This cannot be refunded.
Where you'll be
Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit), Embankment Pl,, London, GBWhere you'll meet
Meet your guide outside the station – they will be carrying a yellow umbrella.
How to get there
Green Park
Green Park
Standard opening hours
Upcoming schedule changes
Find out more
For more information about the tour please visit the sightseeing tours website.
historic pub
Babs T ·thought there would be more pubs Allowing time for a drink in each pub limited time to see more pubs Would be great as a golf cart tour with reserve table at last pub
Must do fun tour!
I had an amazing tour with Sara. What a fun time! Everyone in our group was so friendly and Sara was a wealth of knowledge. A fun way to spend an afternoon and go to pubs that you might not have seen otherwise.
Fun pub tour
DeeDee ·Eric took us on a fun and informative tour of 4 local pubs. We learned a lot about London, its history and about pubs through the years. We also enjoyed trying some of his spot on suggestions. He is a great guide who is friendly and entertaining. It was a fun way to spend the afternoon.
Great guided tour!
James A ·Our Guide (Rachael) and our group was great! Lots of fun! time for a drink at each pub.
Fun Informative Tour Like No Other
- Guide, Rachel, (attractive, lithe, 20-something in Levi's) was so pleasant, attentive and (of course) informative. A degreed aspiring actor 'Londoner born & bred', she has a delivery that is measured and endearing. Our small (7 w/Rachel) group included 2 jovial 'not-Trumplican' retired Texan men (one on a mobility scooter), a 50-something New York couple, and a 40-something Manchester, UK couple. The conversation/sharing dynamic was... simply put, instant and convivial (we exchanged email addys). At the 1st of the 4 pubs visited the ambulatory Texan forgot his black 'laptop type' backpack just under the 4-top table the group pulled up 3 chairs to occupy during our visit. Only missing it after the 2nd pub, Rachel phoned both previous pubs plus sent a colleague around to also locate & collect it. Both pubs' staffs "had a look around" as did the colleague, but no joy. Rachel sympathetically suggested to the now crestfallen pensioner, "For your own peace of mind, you might wish to return and look yourself, then rejoin us at the last pub." Off he trod to then phone back to Rachel that he looked himself and <sigh>... sure enough there It was right where he said it'd be! He quickly rejoined the group for a (now) celebration tour wrapup. I highly recommend this tour (for after noon) (beer/ale sampling in the morning doesn't seem/sound right). And I highly HIGHLY recommend booking with Rachel (for this and other tours we learned she conducts.) You might just make long distance life-long friends like we 7 did!
Fantastic Fun Time!
Robo ·Rachel was our guide and we had a great time! Fun!
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