HISTORIC LONDON PUB TOUR
Raise a glass to the classic British pub
Step into centuries of British pub culture and the best pubs in London with this historic London pub tour. On this London historic pub tour you’ll journey through the heart of Covent Garden to four of the best pubs in London each with its own unique history, atmosphere and charm.
This London historical pub tour is not just your standard London pub crawl tour. Your pub tour of London will give you plenty of time to enjoy a local drink at each pub, whilst your tour guide regales you with tales of the pubs fascinating history filled with colourful characters and hidden secrets. From ancient taverns with timbered walls through to the oldest licensed pub in London, your historic pub tour of London will let you discover how these public houses shaped London’s history.
Perfect for history lovers and those wanting to enjoy British pub culture, your historic London pub tour isn’t just about the pubs and the drinks; it’s about experiencing the social heart of London. You’ll meet fellow travellers and locals alike, sharing stories and laughter in the historical and atmospheric settings of the best London pubs.
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Four of the best pubs in London
London has many great pubs - but on this historic pub tour of London you’ll be visiting four of the very best filled with incredible local history that still shapes pub life for Londoners today.
Reserved entry in an 800-year-old pub
Enjoy guaranteed entry into the oldest licensed premises in London - this 800 year old pub is a London favourite and one of the most popular pubs in London. You’re guaranteed entry and seating which is exclusive to this London pub tour.
Local history, local legends & pub folklore
Your walking pub tour of London is not just about visiting the best pubs in London - you’ll also enjoy plenty of local history, stories of colourful characters and local legends of London’s pub folklore.
Meet the locals and fellow visitors
Pubs are the true heart of British social life where friendships connect, relationships blossom and memories are made to last a lifetime. On your historic London pub tour you’ll be able to enjoy the company of the locals and your fellow visitors.
Important Information
Inclusions
All the great things included in your Historic London pub tour:
✅ Walking pub tour of London
✅ Entrance to four historic London pubs
✅ Exclusive guaranteed entry and seating in an 800-year-old pub
✅ Local history
✅ Stories of pub history and pub folklore
✅ Professional Tour Guide
And those not included in your Historic London pub tour:
❌ Drinks (own expense)
❌ Food
❌ Gratuities
Tour Schedule
Days of Operation: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: Embankment Station
Nearest Underground Station: Embankment
Finish: 5pm
End Point: Covent Garden
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note that all tours must be booked in advance. For organisation and scheduling purposes we cannot accept walk up bookings on our tours.
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If your preferred date for the tour is not available then please contact us and our team will do their best to help you.
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All of your guests must be included in the same booking. Please do not make separate bookings. This tour is very popular and often will have multiple groups. All bookings are allocated to a guide in advance of your arrival. If you make separate bookings for your group then it is highly likely that your group will be split up with different tour guides and will not be doing the tour together.
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Unfortunately this tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties. The tour is also not suitable for wheelchairs.
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Yes. All guests on this tour must be aged 18+ years old. This tour cannot accommodate any guests under the age of 18 years old. Identification may be checked by our tour guides.
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No. Please note that all drinks are at own expense.
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The pubs visited on this historic pub tour of London may vary depending on the date but will always be in the Covent Garden and surrounding area. We cannot advise in advance which pubs the tour will visit on a specific date.
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Yes! Guests are welcome to order any drinks they want whether they be alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
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If you are a group or travelling party of 9 or more people please contact us before making a booking.
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If you have a valid Go City/London Pass then please click here to book your tour.
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Bookings can be cancelled for a full refund until 24 hours before the tour start time. Bookings that are cancelled within 24 hours of the tour start time cannot be refunded. Please refer to our terms and conditions.