London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour
London, Englandby Side Routes
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 15 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Discover a side of London best experienced with a pint in hand. Wander through the city with a local guide and visit four historic pubs, each with its own stories, characters and place in London’s drinking culture. Hear the tales behind these old drinking spots as you walk between them, then choose what you fancy drinking and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu. With a small group and plenty of time to explore on foot, it’s a relaxed way to discover London, one historic pub at a time. • Small-group tour keeps things relaxed and personal • Choose your own drinks and pay as you go, with no set tasting menu • Walk between pubs and see more of London along the way • Hear fascinating stories and get the inside scoop on London’s pub culture
What's included
- Maximum 15 people per tour for an intimate experience
- 2-hour guided historic walking tour
- Stories along Fleet Street + the City of London
- Visits to four historic London pubs
- Drinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own
- Transportation to meeting point
- Food or snacks
- (appreciated but not expected)
Itinerary
- 1
Holborn
25 min
Travelers will step into the living history of London’s pub culture on a guided walking experience through some of the city’s most atmospheric historic taverns, in Holborn neighborhood.
- 2
Fleet Street
25 min
The experience begins at a historic pub site connected to London’s early drinking culture. Guests will explore a tucked-away tavern setting with traditional interiors, hearing stories of Tudor London, early city life, and how pubs became essential social spaces centuries ago. This first stop sets the tone as travelers enjoy their first drink and immerse themselves in the city’s past.
- 3
Stop 3
25 min
As a third stop, we will visit the most legendary pub in the city, with breathtaking interiors that will take you back in time. Travelers will learn how law, journalism, finance, and pub culture collided in this historic district, while taking time to relax and enjoy the impressive surroundings.
- 4
City of London
25 min
Your final stop is a true architectural gem, richly decorated and filled with symbolic details inspired by its medieval surroundings. Saved from demolition by preservationists, this pub represents a turning point in London’s history, where heritage, design, and community came together. Enjoy your final drink surrounded by craftsmanship, stories, and one of the most beautiful pub interiors in the city.
Meeting and pickup
The meeting point is outside the main entrance of the red brick Victorian building at De Vere Holborn Bars, 138 to 142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW, directly opposite Bus Stop D. Your guide will be holding a green sign that says “Side Routes” so you can easily spot them.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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