The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

Discover London’s hidden pubs and historic haunts. Uncover secrets of gangsters, superstars, and royalty on this immersive British pub tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Belgravia - Guests will explore the unique neighbourhood of Belgravia in all of its secret glory.

They will get a unique insight into one of London’s most exclusive areas with stunning views of grand mansions and quaint cobbled mews streets.

As the group admire the beautiful squares and gardens, they’ll see the grand houses of Britains most influential and famous people.

Each pub visited on the tour is hidden from view away from all tourism and overcrowded parts of town, allowing guests to enjoy an authentic British pub experience.

What's Included
  • Local veteran expert guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information

Explore timeless pubs hidden away in cobbled backstreets, where iconic British figures once lived, worked, and played.

From London’s infamous local pub, where gangsters rubbed shoulders with nobility, to the secret spot where the Beatles could enjoy a quiet beer away from their fans - the same place where stars like Brad Pitt and Lady Gaga now go for fish and chips!

Discover the charming mews houses that were home to great artists, including James Bond creator Ian Fleming and Bond actor Sean Connery.

Listen to legendary tales of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley and step into London’s most haunted pub! The eerie stories of this pub will give you chills.

Visit the pub frequented by Prince William and where Kate Middleton stayed the night before their historic wedding.

Marvel at classic architecture and breathtaking views that showcase the essence of London’s hidden gems.

Location
Sloane Square
Your guide will be standing directly outside of Sloane Square Underground Station holding an open umbrella. There is only one entrance & exit to the station.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Annieandcooperp
Aug 12, 2024
Pints, pubs and tall tales - The day was perfect, with sunshine and clear sky's. Jack was our guide for this adventure. Jack's knowledge of London, historical events, and stories, along with his humour, make this tour one not to miss. The pubs visited were in a secluded area of London, visited mainly by locals. Listening to Jack's stories, walking along the cobblestone roads, we were taken back in time to the day's of horse drawn carts and gentry. Jack's ability to draw you into the characters of each pub romanticised a time of thieves and murderers. Although we didn't bump into Sean Connery, Jack's company more than made up for it. Do yourselves a favour and book this tour, buy Jack a pint and take a journey into old town London.
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Stringofsausages
Aug 8, 2024
A Great pub tour - The Great British Pub tour was amazing, we visited delightful little pubs that we would never have even knew existed if it wasn’t for this tour. Jack our guide had extensive information about the pubs and the shenanigans that went on there but equally had lots knowledge about the other areas that we walked by. A great afternoon spent learning about the history of the area, having a few pints and meeting new people. I would definitely recommend this tour and will definitely be back to do some of the other tours that Jack offers. Amy
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Climber10946374407
Jul 30, 2024
Pure awesomeness!!! - What a great tour! It was just me and my husband! Most places would cancel in those circumstances, but they did not. So, we had a personalized tour with Jack. As he said, we started the tour as acquaintances and ended as mates! Jack gave us great local history information and took us to four pubs way off the beaten path that served excellent beers and ciders. We had a most pleasant experience and would HIGHLY recommend!!!
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U8489xmkeithb
Jul 25, 2024
Great British Pub walking tour of Belgravia. - Jack our guide was very enthusiastic as well as knowledgeable on the local Belgravia area. He showed us the houses of famous old residents of the area such as Mary Shelley and Margaret Thatcher. He also obviously knew the local pubs very well and we stopped at 4 charming and interesting pubs. These all had a distinct and different character of their own. I can strongly recommend this walk to anyone who would like to see where the "posh" of London live , and where they drink. Jack is just the man to show you around !
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Mikep685
Jul 23, 2024
Great tour great guide - Great tour, Jack was a fund of knowledge and had a real enthusiasm for London and for pubs. The tour covered sites that were new to me which was a real bonus. If you want a fascinating tour with historic pubs in a fascinating area led by a personable top quality guide then this is the tour for you. Thanks once again Jack.
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Scott_h
Jul 12, 2024
We will do it again! - We had an absolute ball. Jack was a fantastic guide very knowledgeable, entertaining and fun. A must do when you visit London. The history and cultural background was a valuated. From the city development to the writing of all the James Bond novels. I Highly recommended this Adventure!
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Paul_matuszczyk
Jul 5, 2024
Highly recommend for a new team building experience. - The Missing Intern walking tour/race/experience was super fun, a great team building exercise and just a great way to spend an afternoon wandering around Covent Garden.
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Natdufour
Jun 25, 2024
Perfect and fun - Jack was an amazing guide! Funny, witty and full of anecdotes. We learned so much! And had excellent beers! Highly recommend. Thanks Jack :-) Nathaly and Alexandra
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Oliviacw
Jun 18, 2024
Best thing we did on our vacation! - The meeting spot is extremely easy to find and there seemed to be several tours for the same company going out at the same time. After taking the tour, it's clear why! This company is doing something right! Our tour guide Tom was hilarious. He also works as an actor and a comedian and kept the entire group entertained for the whole tour. He had incredible stories to share and took us to the coolest pubs and drinking establishments we would never have been able to find on our own. All of the folks taking the tour started off as strangers, but by the second pub we were sharing stories and laughs, and by the last pub we were making plans for the next day and sharing contact information. This tour is an awesome way to learn about the history and culture of London while enjoying a few drinks and making new friends. If you are 80 years old, or 18 years old, there's no better way to spend an afternoon in London.
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649kaneb
May 30, 2024
Cor blimey what a pub tour!! - What can I say! I had such a great time! I am a bit of a history nerd myself and I genuinely love learning new things , As Londoner myself it was so amazing to learn so much of the history of pubs and the old school pub culture that i never knew existed, also while having a few beers on the amazing pub tour. Glen was an amazing host and delivered such a awesome service/ experience. I went on this tour on my own and he made it very interactive and comfortable that I managed to meet lovely people in my group. Definitely recommend this if you want to know more about the English pub culture. 👌🏽
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