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Thank you for a great afternoon in London with historic pubs I didn’t realise were there. Lots of traditional pub grub & beer!!! 🍻
JuliaGoogle
Private Tour
Experience London's Pubs, Your Way
Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, planning a corporate event, or gathering with friends, our private pub tours offer a personalized way to experience London's iconic pubs, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere.
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Old Pubs, Proper Stories
Four pubs, two hours, and about 0.6 miles (1km) of gentle walking — the sort of distance that suits a pint. The London Pub & Historic Tavern Tour walks you round some of the city’s oldest public houses, including a tavern that survived the Great Fire and the back rooms where poets, playwrights, and the occasional conspirator once argued over a pint.
It’s £29 per person, in small groups, with a local guide telling the stories as you go. Food and drink are at your own expense, which keeps things simple; most guests enjoy three or four drinks over the tour. Come along — we usually have somewhere to sit.
Your Ticket to Another Time Price: £29 per person
Latest reviews
Could have continued for hoursSuch an awesome tour! Jude was so knowledgeable and engaging. Went to three pubs with plenty of history and stories in each.Reyan Paredes, UKSignificant historical pubsGrace did an amazing job of touring us through significant historical pubs. We had so much fun hearing the stories.Cathy Mead, UKLovely pubs, friendly guideRob was great, lovely pubs, fun and friendly tour guide. Awesome.Hal Miller, USARecommend it!!Super experience! Our guide Jude was so nice and knowledgeable. We found some nice people to talk to and the whole evening flew by.Sophie H, UK
Tailored for You
A More Personal Experience
Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide, a customized itinerary, and an experience designed around your group's interests. Take your time, ask questions, and explore London's legendary pubs at your own pace.
Tour Includes
A local guide, four historic pubs, and the stories to go with them.
Expert Local Guide
A local guide who knows the pubs and their stories, with recommendations for the drinks worth trying along the way.
Handpicked Historic Pubs
Historic pubs chosen for their atmosphere, history, and local character.
Drinks & Perks
Food and drink are at your own expense, with exclusive discounts at selected venues. Most guests enjoy three to four drinks during the tour.
Small Group Experience
Small groups mean more time with the guide, an easier chat with the people next to you, and a relaxed pace at every stop.
Expert Local Guide
A local guide who knows the pubs and their stories, with recommendations for the drinks worth trying along the way.
Handpicked Historic Pubs
Historic pubs chosen for their atmosphere, history, and local character.
Drinks & Perks
Food and drink are at your own expense, with exclusive discounts at selected venues. Most guests enjoy three to four drinks during the tour.
Small Group Experience
Small groups mean more time with the guide, an easier chat with the people next to you, and a relaxed pace at every stop.
Cheers From Our Guests
Thousands of happy guests have raised a glass with us—read what they had to say.
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Our guide Robert was amazing very knowledgeable.
Colleen WortleyGoogle
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Robert did a great job explaining some of the local history It was also able to answer our questions about additional things to do in the area. I would definitely give it a try, especially if you were new to London or are new to the drinking culture in the UK.
Walker SkinsGoogle
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Such an awesome tour! Jude was so knowledgeable and engaging. Could have continued for hours. Went to 3 pubs and got a lot of amazing history along the way. Would recommend to anyone!
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Grace did an amazing job of touring us through significant historical pubs. We had so much fun hearing stories, drinking pints, and meeting other tour group members on our walk.
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Rob was Great, lovely pubs fun and friendly tour guide. Awesome.
Hal MillerGoogle
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Recommend it!!
Super experience!!Our guide Jude was so nice and knowledgeable. We found some nice people to talk to and the whole thing was just fun.Would recommend it to anyone
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We went to some beautiful Pubs with loads of history and the food was delicious, the scotch eggs and sticky toffee pudding were to die for!!! 😋
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Great tour
Tomi was a fab guide, taking us to 4 historic pubs, plenty of historic info on each pub, era & area we covered. Plus lots of laughs along the way !
★★★★★
Maya our tour guide was great!
“Time well spent on a very interesting historical event.”
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faq’s
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Up to twenty-five. Small groups are welcome too, and a party of two books exactly the same way a party of twenty does.
For the whole group. It starts at £289 and rises in steps as the group gets bigger, so you are never paying a separate ticket for each guest. Choose your group size in the booking form and the exact price appears before you pay.
Up to ten hours before the tour starts. A private tour for tomorrow evening is usually still possible if you book it this morning.
Any slot from midday to seven in the evening, including half past two, half past five and half past six. Evening starts are the popular ones, so book those earlier.
De Vere Holborn Bars, 138 to 142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW. It is a short walk from Chancery Lane. Your guide will be waiting outside and your confirmation email carries the full address.
No. Drinks are at your own expense, which keeps the tour price down and lets everybody order what they actually want. Most guests have three or four over the two hours. Getting to the meeting point is also on you.