London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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 US$47.16  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 14 guests
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Language
English
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Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the tour visits at least four of London’s finest historical pubs, your guide will recommend different ales in each (not included). Hear the history of the pubs, learn the differences between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces, and visit the watering holes frequented by legendary British novelist Charles Dickens. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group pub tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.

What You Get

Local guide
Food and drinks
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed
  • Minimum age is 18 years

What You’ll Experience

St. Paul's Cathedral (Pass By)

Enjoy fine views and quirky history
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Blackfriars Bridge

Visit London's finest art nouveau pub
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

St Bride's Church (Pass By)

Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church

Fleet Street (Pass By)

Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs

Dr. Johnson's House (Pass By)

See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge

Prince Henry's Room (Pass By)

See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar

Royal Courts of Justice (Pass By)

Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture

Lincoln's Inn (Pass By)

See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London

Sir John Soane's Museum (Pass By)

Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection

Covent Garden (Pass By)

We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

30 Newgate St, Newgate Street, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB, EC1A 7HL

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Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley
End Point

Holborn, Kingsway, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB, WC2B 6AA

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The tour has no fixed end point, but you can expect to finish close to Holborn station or the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Very enjoyable afternoon
September 12, 2026

Fun, rainy afternoon learning the history and sipping beer in cozy, old pubs. The guide was friendly and engaging with everyone. Good times.

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London Experiences
September 11, 2026

we did a 2pm tour with Tim. He was fabulous and very knowledgeable. this was a great way to learn some history, drink good beer and meet some very fine people. Highly recommend

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Fun tour!
September 11, 2026

Tim did awesome job explaining history of London and the different pubs visit, great job Tim, thanks

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Brilliant tour
September 11, 2026

We had Chris ‘the cheese’ Cheeseman, he was phenomenal. What a friendly, knowledgeable, chewing gum (artist, not eater) kind of guy. Thanks so much

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Old London Pubs
September 11, 2026

Such a wonderful way to explore the history of London through pubs! Such unique spots. Tim was an awesome tour guide. Highly recommend.

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