England · HISTORIC PUB TOURS
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Good historic pub tours lose their weekend slots first. Here are the 15 best, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes up.
Small-group City of London pub walk with four historic pubs, beer stories, and stops near St Paul’s, Fleet Street, and Covent Garden.
“Amazing tour, tour guide was brilliant charming and insightful! Really good tour would recommend to anyone”
A fast, guided day trip from London covering Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock pub lunch, and Bath, with key entry options and scenic coach time.
“The guide was entertaining and made the whole experience memorable. Unfortunately going in January makes it unbearable to be outside so l make sure to be prepared for the elements. But all in all the best experience I've had in London so far.”
Walk Soho’s historic music pubs in a small group, hear Beatles and Hendrix stories, and end in Berwick Street after about 2.5 hours.
“The Soho music and historic pub tour was fantastic. Henry our tour guide was fantastic. Would highly recommend thisvtour”
Central London bar crawl with free shots, drink discounts, and a photographer. Start at Zoo Bar, hit Leicester Square nightlife.
“The staff were incredible! They were very kind, and informative. They helped the party get going and were also part of the fun! I would definitely do this again. Everything promised was delivered!”
Half-day London bike tour mixes Big Ben and Buckingham Palace with a pub stop, Banksy Tunnel graffiti, and a chance to spray paint.
“This bike tour was the highlight of our trip to London! Our guide, James was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and fun, sharing fascinating stories about each landmark we passed. The bikes were comfortable and well maintained, and the route was a perfect mix of iconic sight like Tower Bridge and Westminster and quieter backstreets, we felt safe the entire time, and the pace was relaxed enough for everyone to enjoy the scenery. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a fun and unique way to experience London. We’d do it again in a heartbeat!”
Royal Historic Pubs walking tour from Piccadilly to Green Park. Small group pub stories, royal celeb gossip, and a free St James’s Palace stop.
“Great pub tour with Ben and our family. He had lots of history and fun facts about each pub and the area. We enjoyed plenty of beer, gin drinks and banter. I’d do another tour with them the next time we are here!”
Private historical pub walk in London with a guide, stops at Black Friar, Old Bank, and Princess Louise, plus WWII and court legends.
“Despite the atrocious weather, we had a great time. Adam was a fantastic guide, good company and knowledgeable about the historical and alcoholic aspects of the tour. Would recommend.”
A guided historic pub walking tour in Covent Garden with entry to 4 classic pubs, guide-led stories, and time to enjoy local drinks.
“Rachel, our guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the area, historical and fun facts about the pubs and area. Great day out , excellent value and a drive by Princess Anne too 😁”
Join a 4 to 5 hour London pub crawl from Piccadilly to West End with free venue entry, discounted drinks, free shots, and a photographer.
“The first 3 Pubs were cool but we weren't Fans of the last two. The guide was nice and the group size was good.”
Camden pub crawl in London with free shots, Q-jump entry to multiple bars, discounted drinks, and digital photos starting at Belushi's.
“Amy was a great host. She was fun, talkative, and friendly. My cousin and I had a great time. I liked all the bars except Coyote Ugly. The staff was rude; it took forever to get a drink. Overall, I would recommend the tour to others.”
Enjoy a 2.5-hour small-group London pub walk in Belgravia, with a local guide and free pub entry. Drinks cost extra.
“This was the third tour I took with the company; Experience Local LTD. All three tour's (Great British Pubs, SOHO Music and Royal Pubs) were excellent! I would recommend any or all three. We really enjoyed the historical tie-ins (don’t worry, they don’t take you back to the days of Sarum) as well as “incidental” historical locations; on the Royal Pub tour you’ll see where John Lennon met Yoko Ono, for example. I’d you’re on the fence about a pub tour because you or your mate isn’t a beer or ale drinker, all pubs have spirits (Gin is plentiful) and wine, so don’t be turned off thinking it’s beer and…”
The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl hits London’s nightlife fast, with free shots, drink discounts, skip-the-line entry, and new friends.
“This was great - a group of 30 young people going rounds 5 pubs, having a great night out - what could be better than that ?”
Historical pub walk in York with a small group, mobile ticket, and a 20% voucher for drinks at Olde Starre Inn.
“I booked this after seeing it had good reviews. I was not disappointed. The guide took us round lots of different pubs where the history was explained. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable with fascinating facts and added in some ghost stories too as he knew we were interested in those too. We stopped after an hour at one of the pubs for a drink which was welcome. There was about 14 of us on the tour which wasn't too large to manage and good conversations were had between all of us on the tour. This tour is run to raise money for a local charity which is admirable. I would…”
A 3.5-hour London pub tour with four historic taverns, four drinks, and classic bites included for a small-group afternoon walk.
“Absolutely a highlight of our trip. Pete made us feel like we were old friends that he was showing around town. We saw corners of (and heard stories of) London we could not have possibly found on our own…Pete went well above and beyond…and while we may not cross paths again…we’ll always remember him…do yourself a favor, take his tour…”
Private London pub walk with beer expert Jane Peyton, four historic pubs, half-pint tastings, and a stroll through Fleet Street.
“Without a doubt, the ultimate highlight of our London escapades (and trust me, we toured like pros)! Jane was a superstar (we instantly adored her), with incredible knowledge of beer, pubs, and history, turning our experience into something unforgettable. Jane’s tour far exceeded our expectations. She took us to charming, tucked-away pubs we’d never have stumbled upon on our own. Engaging, delightful, and downright hilarious, Jane had our college-aged kids absolutely smitten. Huge cheers to Jane for crafting an extraordinary family memory. Whether it’s your London debut or you’re hunting for a unique experience, this tour is a guaranteed winner!”
