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15 Best London Pub Tours

The pub tours that drink through London’s history: rooms where Dickens drank, Shakespeare allegedly drank and the regulars have opinions about both.

1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

Explore London's historic pubs with a knowledgeable guide on this small-group tour. Discover centuries-old taverns, local stories, and enjoy authentic atmospheres.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a fun activity. Our guide had lived in the area 40 years and was knowledgeable about the pubs in the area and several of the landmarks we passed on the way. We went to 4 different pubs and each was unique and had…”

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3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

Discover Soho's vibrant pub scene and rock legends’ stories on this 2.5-hour guided tour. Perfect for music lovers and history buffs alike.

★ 5.0

“Tom was a fantastic tour guide. If you like music you’ll love the tour. Really fun stories and great bars we returned to later in our trip. This was a trip highlight for us!”

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4.London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

Discover London's historic pubs on a 3.5-hour guided walking tour, exploring legendary taverns, hidden alleys, and Victorian gin palaces for an authentic experience.

★ 4.9

“It was great fun with an excellent guide in Dave who brought titbits of information about London alive. The pubs were all different and offered different perspectives. We were very sorry that in the scrum in the final venue, The George, we lost track of…”

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5.Pub Crawl of Central London

Discover London's vibrant nightlife on this guided pub crawl with skip-the-line access, free shots, and a lively group atmosphere. Perfect for solo travelers and party lovers.

★ 5.0

“We were mistaken thinking a pub crawl was traveling to old pubs with rich history. Instead it was like night clubbing. Everyone was very friendly and enjoyable! The hosts were wonderful!”

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6.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

Discover London's top sights, hidden gems, street art, and a pub stop on this 3.5-hour guided bike tour—perfect for active explorers with a sense of adventure.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic combination of exercise, learning and entertainment. James is incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. Loved the hats!!”

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8.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

Discover London's royal and historic pubs on a guided walking tour, enjoy local tales, and sample drinks—all in a small, personal group setting.

★ 5.0

“If you have done the London Tower, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abby and the changing of the guards and just want a couple of fun hours take this Pub Tour. You will hear some interesting stories of the Pubs you tour but the best part is…”

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9.London: Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath, Lacock & Pub Lunch

Discover England’s highlights on a full-day guided tour from London, visiting Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, Lacock, with a pub lunch and authentic experiences.

★ 4.5

“It is a fast pace tour and if you run into any issues that impacts the time to see the following places. We loved the sightseeing and comments from the guide.”

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10.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

Explore London's history and drink culture on a private pub walking tour, passing iconic landmarks, with expert guides and authentic British pubs.

★ 5.0

“Amazing tour with Lachlan. We arrived in the UK (from the US) that morning and this tour was the perfect anecdote to jet lag. Lachlan was super knowledgeable about the area and we stopped at pubs and learned about (and drank) cask ales and gin…”

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11.London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

Discover London's royal pubs with a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy historic stories, local beers, and hidden alleyways on a 2.5-hour walking tour.

★ 5.0

“Carlos is an incredible guide, he has so much stories and information about the pubs and all the kind of beer, it whas a wonderful tour for my mom and me”

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12.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

Explore London's historic pubs on a guided walking tour for engaging stories, authentic atmospheres, and plenty of local charm—perfect for culture and history lovers.

★ 5.0

“A great way to find fun pubs. Ou guide Rachel was the best and was very knowledgeable about lots of other places and history of London.. Not too much walking but got to see more than just the pubs.”

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13.London: Jack the Ripper Tour with Historic Pub Stops

Explore Victorian London’s dark past with a 2.5-hour Jack the Ripper walking tour, visiting historic pubs, crime scenes, and uncovering true crime stories.

★ 4.8

“Jude was very knowledgeable about his subject Jack and how life was during that era and very interactive with all participants. We all enjoyed it. Good luck in the future.”

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15.London Pub Crawl

Discover London's vibrant nightlife on a guided pub crawl in Camden. Enjoy discounted drinks, free shots, and a lively group experience for $28.92.

★ 5.0

“It was ok. Not much engagement from the hosts, and one of the places we went to felt somewhat like a prison. They had about 9 different security guards, some of which looked like ex convicts, roaming both the outside and the inside of the…”

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More London Pub Tours

5.0Camden Pub Crawl in London$34.43 5.0The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$40.28 5.0The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$34.72 4.9London: 2-Hour Historic Pub Tour2 hours$53 4.8London: Historic Pubs of London Walking Tour4 hours$18 4.4Camden Pub Crawl & Bar Tour London$33.67 5.0London: Great British Pubs Walking Tour2.5 hours$33 5.0Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$95.29 5.0Private Tour of London’s Historic Pubs3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$306.31 4.4Southampton: London via the Cotswolds, Oxford and Pub Lunch10 hours$263 5.0The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour3 hours (approx.)$102.83 4.9London: Historic Pubs, British Ales & Classic Dishes3.5 hours$93 5.0Public BucketRace – Scavenger Hunts with a Twist$0.00 5.0Historic London Pub Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$54.97 5.0Private Pub Tour of Central London2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$247.15 5.0The “Big Six” of London and a Pub – 5.5 Hour Tour5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$82.32 4.0Camden Pub and Walking Tour3 hours$40 5.03-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London3 hours (approx.)$81.01 5.0Historic London Pub Walk. A Walk Around Belgravia and Her Amazing Pubs$0.00 5.0Historic Pubs of London$36.33 4.5London Food & Drinks Private Tour – British Taverns & Pubs3 hours (approx.)$213.13 5.0Historic walk of East Londons Wapping Docks and its famous Pubs$227.28 5.0Private Walking Tour: Historic and Hidden Pubs of London$245.51 4.0Oxford and Cotswolds Tour with Country Pub Lunch from London$257.95