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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Local guide

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    Itinerary

    1. St. Paul's Cathedral

      Enjoy fine views and quirky history

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    2. Blackfriars Bridge

      Visit London's finest art nouveau pub

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    3. Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    4. Fleet Street

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

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

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

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

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

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    7. Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

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

      Pass by (no stop)Admission free

    9. Sir John Soane's Museum

      Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    10. Covent Garden

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

      Pass by (no stop)Admission freeSee on map

    Meeting point

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

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    Pickup

    • Everyone meets at the start point

    Drop-off

    • 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

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum age is 18 years
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Liquid History Tours
    Product code
    5452DRINK

    Customer reviews

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