Historic Pub Tour
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It's a unique tour in which you will explore traditional London pubs and their special stories. A great chance to socialize and have a relaxed drink in each place.
London has many excellent traditional pubs serving a good range of drinks and serving good food but also many very historic pubs, some haunted! On this tour we visit five of these historic pubs, each with its own unique atmosphere to take you back in time. To get the best from each pub it is best to have a relaxed drink and if you wish we give you plenty of time to do this and of course in the past pub you are welcome to stay and enjoy as we finish very close to a tube station. We start in a pub where Queen Elizabeth I is said to have danced around a tree then later a pub where time stands still! We visit a pub rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 and a favourite of Dr Johnson, Charles Dickens, Mark Twain etc and was once a brothel and we finish in an exceptional Art Deco pub that reminds us of the area’s history using marble and copper. I have purposely kept the group small as a couple of pubs are small but often busy, so giving time to get served. Hopefully everyone will have an enjoyable social evening and see some of London’s amazing history while doing so.
Meeting point
Inside Chancery Lane underground station
Before you go
- Length
- About 3h
- Languages
- English
- Usual start times
- 18:30 (London time)
- Coming up
- 4 departures in 3 months, 1 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 3h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Inside Chancery Lane underground station. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
4 departures are listed in the next three months, 1 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 18:30. Times are local to London.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
Is it accessible?
The tour provider has added accessibility information for this tour. Check the details with them when you book, and tell your guide about any needs on the day.
Can I bring my dog?
The tour provider lists this tour as pet friendly.
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