Historic Pub Tour of London

651 reviews
2 hrs

Explore hundreds of years of history on this fun tour that visits four of London's legendary ale houses.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Adult only
  • Outdoors
  • Tours
  • Food and drink

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Ticket types and quantities
Adult 13–64 years
£9.00£10.00
1
Child 4–12 yearsi
£6.30£7.00
0

Estimated total · £9.00

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Historic Pub Tour of London
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Overview

Ever fancied having a drink with Charles Dickens or Arthur Conan Doyle? Well, we can’t quite promise you that, but this tour of London’s oldest and most historic pubs is easily the next best thing.

You’ll wander hidden alleyways with your expert guide in search of some of London’s best and oldest pubs and ale houses, some dating back more than 400 years.

Expect cozy nooks, crooked doorways, beamed ceilings and all manner of other quirks in these grand dames of London’s pub culture. These are the places where writers, politicians and even royals have congregated down the years. Soak up the history as you sample fine ales (at your own expense) from local breweries in these atmospheric surroundings.

Location

Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit), Embankment Pl
WC2N 6NS London

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

James G.

Oct 2025

A calm experience even on a crowded day. with straightforward entry.

Quinn D.

Dec 2025

Straightforward redemption with our pass. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Oliver R.

Jan 2026

The pace worked well with kids. Plenty of time to explore afterward, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Hanna Y.

Feb 2026

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Diego K.

Nov 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.

Ravi M.

May 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, we’d echo the hype online.

Ines L.

Feb 2026

More impressive in person than the photos. with straightforward entry.

Quinn N.

May 2025

More impressive in person than the photos. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Emma D.

Feb 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. Photo spots were thoughtfully spaced along the route, even though it was a busy day.

Ben M.

Jan 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Maya Y.

Oct 2025

Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Views exceeded our expectations, we left with clearer context on the venue’s history. (Helpful contrasts with nearby attractions.)

Oliver F.

Aug 2025

Entry was quicker than websites suggested. we’d echo the hype online. (Morning slot felt ideal.)

Nadia Q.

Sep 2025

The pace worked well with kids. We learned more than expected in a short visit, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Luca K.

Aug 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, — glad we prioritized it.

Ines H.

Jun 2025

Easy to combine with other sights. would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.