Private Walking Tour: Historic London Pubs with Unique Characters and Rich History

Embark on a private walking tour of historic London pubs with unique characters and rich history. Discover hidden gems and enjoy an unhurried drink in unspoilt locations.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • The Viaduct Tavern - Visit this old Gin Palace where in the cellars you might find cells for prisoners awaiting execution at the old prison next door.
  • East End - Passing through Farringdon we will see The Castle pub and learn its unusual connection to the Royal Family.
  • The Castle Farringdon - Learn the intriguing story of what happened…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Experience the charm of age-old pubs, some even pre-dating The Great Fire of London. Each establishment oozes its own distinct character and narrative, offering you the opportunity to leisurely savor a beverage in unparalleled and well-preserved locations, just like the locals do.
Kindly bear in mind that this is an exclusive tour intended only for you…

Location
St. Paul's
Cheapside
We can meet you from any Central London hotel. Otherwise we can meet just outside St Pauls Underground Station, next to the Caffe Nero.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jonathan_s
Nov 7, 2024
Fantastic! - My wife and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Super interactive and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend it.
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Stacey_f
Sep 18, 2024
London Pub Tour - Stephan added so much color and knowledge to the tour. It was a great experience start to finish. We got to see many different neighborhoods and pubs that we never would have found on our own.
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980allisont
Sep 8, 2024
Can't recommend enough - do this tour! - Fabulous tour! A must-do if you have a free afternoon in London and are interested in some unique tid-bits and great storytelling! Stephen was an incredible guide who immediately fit in our group and felt like a friend; plus he always had a lively story to share with us over a pint! Would highly recommend this tour (or any of the Ye Olde England themed tours) and will be doing it again on my next trip to London!
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Q9749aievans
Jul 27, 2024
City and Pub Tour - This is a must for anyone coming to London. Steven is a fun and energetic character who knows everything about the city and beyond, answering any question I had to throw at him. Tours and history aren’t the most boring things in the world for me but it isn’t something I typically look forward to. However, looking back on the trip this was a highlight. Being able to see/tour the city and different pubs with a local was great. A lot of pubs we went to we would’ve never found on our own. Thanks Steven!
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Rries4321
Apr 29, 2024
Fantastic Pub Tour!!! - What an incredible tour!!! Our guide Stephen took us to five pubs that were fantastic with each one having a very unique history (and the beers were great too!). My favorite was the Mayflower, the oldest pub on the River Thames! Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable on London's history and shared many interesting stories about the pubs and the surrounding area. I would recommend this tour to anyone and we look forward to booking another tour with him next year!
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Guide542168
Apr 26, 2024
Don't miss this pub tour - Stephen was an exceptional friendly and knowledgeable guide! We got great pub history as well as history around London. Definitely worth it! I highly recommend this tour.
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Suess835
Jan 15, 2024
Learnt so much great day out - Stephen took us on this amazing tour of some of the hidden historic pubs in london.We loved the day very much Stephen is very friendly chatty and has so much knowledge. We will go on one of his tours again and would thoroughly recommend his tours to everyone. we saw places we didn't know existed despite living only an hours drive from London . He also gave us a longer day than we expected and didn't feel rushed at all 10/10
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Taylor_d
Sep 26, 2023
Wonderful way to spend your day - Such a wonderful tour. Stephen was an amazing guide full of knowledge and enthusiasm. We not only went to pubs with an abundance of history but also saw numerous monuments and special sights. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to go on a pub tour, it is definitely worth it
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Gailm57
Sep 2, 2023
London History and Pub Tour - Fantastic tour. Stephen is an amazing guide. It’s not just a Pub tour but a tour that provides interesting historical information. Stephen is an entertaining guy and we enjoyed every moment of our tour. A great way to spend a day.
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Mjs7779
Aug 31, 2023
Historical Pub Tour is a must do! - The Historic Pub Tour is highly recommended. Such a great way to get away from the usual touristy stuff. Stephen is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, engaging, generous and personable. This private tour (that’s right, a private tour so no large groups, or a guide yelling their boring script or wearing dodgy audio sets!) took us off the tourist tracks and showed us an interesting and intriguing history of London, stopping at numerous authentic historical pubs and enjoying a drink at each one (the drinks were included in the price). Conversation easily flowed with Stephen. We enjoyed his stories and the way he shared his knowledge. He is a passionate guide who wants to give you a great experience. This tour was exactly what we were looking for and we can’t recommend it enough.
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