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The 15 Best Historic Pub Tours in London

21 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 average  ·  from $19

The coaching inns, the gin palaces and the back rooms where the city did its business. These 15 tours walk you between the pubs that survived, a pint at each, with prices, group sizes and roughly how many stops you should expect to make.

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Blackfriars Bridge and the Art Nouveau First Stop
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Four traditional London pubs in about 3.5 hours with a small-group guide, City and Fleet Street stories, and your own ale budget.

“A delightful afternoon learning about English history, public houses and the City of London going back 500 years.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Windsor Castle and St George’s Chapel: the royal core of the day
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

London coach day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock and Bath, with a pub lunch in a medieval village and optional entry upgrades.

“It was a wonderful tour! Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the history of the places we went. He also gave us good advice and great recommendations. It was a full day, but completely worth it!”

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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour - Price and value: why $44.38 makes sense (and when it might not)
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Soho Music and Historic Pubs Tour in London, a small-group walk through iconic venues tied to Beatles Hey Jude, Hendrix, Fitzgerald, and more.

“Gherto led our small group so skillfully through the SoHo music heartland. It was the perfect balance of history and iconic storytelling. We soon became more than fellow travelers! What a fun group to share Historic events before our very eyes.”

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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour - St Paul’s Departure and the 3.5-Hour Pace That Works for Real People
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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

4.Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,065 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $39

A 3.5-hour London historic pubs walk with 4 classic stops, a Victorian gin palace, quirky backstreet stories, and a finish near Covent Garden.

“It was great to see some of London’s pubs and get the history behind them. Dave was a fun guide and add humor to the tour.”

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Pub Crawl of Central London - Price and Value for About $35.23
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Pub Crawl of Central London

5.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Central London bar hopping with free entry, shots, photos, and discounts, guided by energetic hosts for 2 to 5 hours.

“This was advertised as a pub crawl. I thought that description was incorrect. It wasn’t a traditional pub crawl. It was a bunch of bars that were empty that were not pubs. They were night clubs. This is not the experience we were looking for at all. I wish this had been explained to us prior. I would suggest updating your description in your posts about this event.”

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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art - Archbishop’s Park warmup to Lambeth Palace: start easy, then go historic
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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

6.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Half-day London bike tour mixing iconic sights, a pub pint, and hands-on street art in Banksy Tunnel, with a small-group pace.

“I can’t think of a better way to see London, especially if you are in a tight schedule. It gives you a taste of all the touristy things in London and you can choose later something to go back to.”

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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Starting at Piccadilly Circus, How the 2.5 Hours Actually Flow
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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

7.Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 836 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Soho’s music-and-pub walking tour from Piccadilly Circus. Four historic stops, guided stories, and great value in 2.5 hours.

“Gary was FABULOUS!!!!! He was energetic, knowledgeable and just FUN!!!! Cannot say enough about how great he was. The pubs and the history were great too!!!! Real music buffs like us will love it!!!”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - St James’s Palace stop: what you see and why it sets the tone
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

8.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Enjoy a small-group Royal London pub walk with royal-and-celebrity stories, a St James’s Palace stop, and time to order classic beers and gin.

“The historic pub tour is a must if you are in town and enjoy knowing about the royals and London stories in general. Luke was our tour guy and he was excellent!! We enjoyed learning about famous stories on each pub that we visited, everything was really well explained, he truly did a great guy. This experience was great and would definitely do it again.”

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London: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch - Windsor Castle: what early entry changes for your visit
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London: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch

9.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 685 reviews · from $127

London day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath with guide, castle and Stonehenge entry options, and a pub lunch.

“Steve was really fantastic, he has LOTS of info to share. The bus was comfortable enough but the trays were terribly dirty. The driver, Carlos, was also very nice. The stops were excellent. Highly recommend :)”

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London - Meeting at Cheapside, Then Walking Through London’s Big Stories
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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

10.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173

Private historical pub walk in London with a pro guide, stops at Black Friar, Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, 3 to 4 hours.

“Despite the atrocious weather, we had a great time. Adam was a fantastic guide, good company and knowledgeable about the historical and alcoholic aspects of the tour. Would recommend.”

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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Meeting at Piccadilly Circus, Finding Your Guide, and Getting Oriented Fast
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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

11.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

2.5 hours of royal London walking, four historic pubs, and big-character stories near Buckingham Palace for $39.

“Amazing tour where we got to see parts of London I didn’t even know existed! Drinking was super fun but also casual, as our incredible leader Ben guided us through the pubs with fun stories about London history. He was one of the best tour guides I’ve ever had! This tour is a must do, even if you’re visiting London for the third or fourth time.”

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London - What $19.41 gets you, and what you should budget for drinks
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

12.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

4-hour London pub walk from Embankment to Covent Garden. Guided stories, entry to 4 historic pubs, $19.41 per person.

“Meet on the river side of embankment tube station. I looked at instructions and this was not prominent enough.”

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London: Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art - Starting Point at 189 Hercules Road: How to Get Ready
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London: Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art

London: 2-Hour Historic Pub Tour - Oldest Drinking Establishments Plus a Half Pint Finale
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London: 2-Hour Historic Pub Tour

14.2-Hour Historic Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 2 hours · from $53

A 2-hour London historic pub walk through secret alleys and old taverns, ending with a complimentary half pint at a Dickens favorite.

“Awesome experience! Our guide George really made sure we had the best time :) We went into 3 different Pubs, saw a couple more from the outside and had 3 different drinks. Also a non-alkoholic Option was not a problem. Would 100% recommend!”

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