London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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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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Explore London's historic pubs on a 3.5-hour tour. Visit at least four iconic pubs, learn their history, and enjoy your guide's personalized recommendations for authentic ales.

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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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Loved it!
July 05, 2025
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He was the perfect combo of knowledgeable and fun! We had the best time. Highly recommend for a fun afternoon seeing unique pubs and meeting others.

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Dave’s review
July 05, 2025
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Lachlan was brilliant. Had a great time! Would thoroughly recommend the tour after spending the afternoon with him😀😀😀😀😀

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Great Tour!
July 05, 2025
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Adam is a great tour guide. Excellent energy, great read of people, does his best to accommodate the interests of all parties in the group. Would 100% recommend his tour to anyone.

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July 05, 2025
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I’ve been to London a few times but never did a walking tour. I was looking for something that would have a unique agenda and feel and stumbled on this through searching. Adam was our tour guide an...read more

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Great tour, lots of British humour which landed well
July 05, 2025
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An absolutely brilliant experience! Adam was a phenomenal guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about London’s rich and often quirky history. The tour was the perfect blend of fas...read more

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