Eric was fantastic as a host and a guide. Strongly recommend this tour not just because of the beer but the history will blow your mind.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Local history, historic tales and stories of pub folklore
- Entry into 4 historic London pubs is included in the price of the tour
- Guaranteed seating in an 800-year-old London pub
- Drink recommendations including local beverages
- Guided walking tour of London's historic pubs
- Professional Tour Guide
Excludes
- Drinks - All drinks are at own expense
- Food
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The tour starts at Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit). Please go to the 'Embankment Pier Exit'. This is signposted inside the station. Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.
Return
- The tour will end in Covent Garden.
Itinerary
Step into centuries of British pub culture and the best pubs in London with this historic London pub tour. You'll journey through the heart of Covent Garden to four of the best pubs in London each with its own unique history, atmosphere and charm. Your pub tour of London will give you plenty of time to enjoy a local drink at each pub, whilst your tour guide regales you with tales of the pubs fascinating history filled with colourful characters and hidden secrets. From ancient taverns with timbered walls through to the oldest licensed pub in London, you'll discover how these public houses shaped London’s history. Perfect for history lovers and those wanting to enjoy British pub culture, your historic London pub tour isn’t just about the pubs and the drinks; it’s about experiencing the social heart of London. You’ll meet fellow travellers and locals alike, sharing stories and laughter in the historical and atmospheric settings of the best London pubs.
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Reviews
Erik was a great guide for the historical pubs of London. He was dynamic and knowledgeable. He did a wonderful job of teaching while also making sure to recommend drinks at the different pubs.
Very enjoyable! Our guide was so knowledgeable! The pubs were unique and interesting— the beer was delish 😊 I highly recommend this tour as a great way to see the city and learn the history of London pubs.
Excellent & very enjoyable afternoon. Very interesting history of the pubs we visited & all made fun by our tour guide Carolina & lovely people we met on the tour. Would like to do the Ghost pub tour next
Erik was bitchin! We toured with him to see the sites for five hours yesterday and the pub tour today. Two Amazing days with Erik- he was knowledgeable about everything on the tour and hysterical. History with a flair for sure! I highly recommend See the Sights Tours and try to get Erik!
Erik was an awesome guide. Really knowledgeable and brought amazing energy. The tour is a great way to spend an afternoon with a bit of history, a bit of beer, and a bit of walking.
Erik was great! He’s very knowledgeable and sooo funny!! I highly recommend doing this tour. It was the BEST
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely fantastic historic pub tour of London with Conor! He was incredibly knowledgeable, enthusiastic and engaging from start to finish. His passion for London’s history really brought every pub and story to life, and we learned so much while having a brilliant time. Conor was a fantastic guide and made the whole experience memorable. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting London easily one of the highlights of our trip!
My husband, mom and I had a great tour with Rachel! We visited four pubs and learned local London pub history and lore along the way. The tour also allowed about 30 minutes per pub to enjoy a drink or two before moving to the next pub. It was a wonderful way to explore Covent Garden and find some pubs off the beaten path!
Rachel is a wonderful tour guide. I did this tour for the second time, because I already liked it so much last time! She has a huge knowledge and knows how to connect historic facts and details to funny stories. She's patient, very communicative and takes care of everyone! Rachel's lovely. Fantastic Tour, nice people! I love London and Great Britain!!! Michael from Ulm, Germany
Rachel was an amazing tour guide count not recommended her enough give her a raise!!!
Great time! Interesting stories! Tour guide was fun and knowledgeable.
We had a great day with Rachel learning about the history of pubs. She shared much information about the history, the culture and available options to experience each pub!
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable, shared lots of history and was very friendly. Thank you Rachel
Wonderful Pub tour, our guide Rachel was charming and very knowledgeable. She recommended drinks and provided many historical facts and fun stories surrounding each pub.
I recently joined the Historic Pub Tour in London with my friends, and it was hands-down one of the best experiences we’ve had in the city. From the moment our knowledgeable and incredibly entertaining guide Rachel met us, we were transported back in time through London’s rich pub culture. We visited a fantastic selection of authentic, centuries-old pubs—each with its own fascinating history, from hidden Tudor gems to Victorian classics with stunning interiors. Our guide shared captivating stories about everything from famous literary patrons and royal connections to the evolution of British ale and the role pubs played in shaping the city. It was like a living history lesson, but far more fun and immersive! The pacing was perfect—not rushed, with plenty of time to soak in the atmosphere, chat with locals, and enjoy perfectly poured pints of traditional cask ales and some excellent British pub classics. Whether you’re a history buff, a beer enthusiast, or just looking for a memorable way to explore London, this tour delivers on every level. The small group size made it feel personal and friendly, and our guide’s passion and humor kept everyone engaged the entire time. We left feeling like we’d truly discovered the soul of London, not just the tourist spots. Highly recommend—book this tour! You’ll come away with great memories, new favorite pubs, and a deeper appreciation for British heritage. 10/10.
Rachel was excellent host! Did a great job providing history of the pubs and drink recommendations. Ask the owners of The Sun for a custom G&T!
Rachel was a wonderful wealth of history and very personable.
Conner was an amazing guide. He was charismatic, engaging, and very knowledgeable. He was with a young lady, Sara who was learning the ropes but she was nice too. The length of time of this tour was just right. You don't return to your starting point your tour ends at the last pub. The drink recommendations were great and he tried to Taylor it to the large group. He had great knowledge of the history of the places as well as the areas we visited. The pubs were spaced well apart and the pacing of the tour was right on. We would recommend.
Conor and sera were very very good guides very insightful and did a very good job with the tour
Conor and Sara are great guides. They are very knowledgeable about the history and the pubs that we visited. We appreciated the recommendations for the beverages! Great tour! Strongly recommend.
Connor and Sara were amazing. So knowledgeable! If you want to learn and drink at the same time, book this tour.
Connor and Sara were amazing guides on our tour! Great history and great drink recommendations! Highly recommend this as a fun afternoon with friends and meeting new friends on the tour!
Conor and Sara were fantastic ! Such a lovely afternoon of history and drinking! 10 out of 10!
Rachel (spelling ?) was great. Very enthusiastic, lots of historic info (both about the pubs and in general) and kept us well to time. We had a really enjoyable afternoon.
Connor was so animated. You can tell he is passionate about the subject. Great time!
Connor was a LOVELY guide - fun little crawl with super interesting history throughout!
A very enjoyable and informative tour. Connor was excellent. Very affable and knowledgeable about the history and locations. It is an extremely easy and comfortable walking tour with relatively short walks between the pubs. Highly recommended.
Connor was awesome. Loved the history and pubs. Great day!
Loved all 4 pubs chosen for this tour. Our tour guide, Connor, was phenomenal! He is funny, full of knowledge, and made the tour very enjoyable!
Rachel was great, entertaining afternoon
Rachel was an excellent guide! She spoke clearly and shared fascinating historical facts. She was also delightfully friendly.
What a fun afternoon … a perfect blend of history & delicious pints. Rachel & Sara were excellent guides! Highly recommended!!
Erik was a great guide- friendly & knowledgeable. Group was a good size as well. Highly recommend this tour.
Erik was great and I really enjoyed his discussion
Super informative and interesting tour with our excellent tourguide Connor, who is a very likeable person with huge knowledge about the pub history of london. He made the group dynamics go perfectly with the flow. I enjoyed every minute of the tour and would absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants to enjoy tasty local beer in historic pubs of London!
Very fun tour. Just a bit of walking, but not too much. Pretty manageable for the average person. The beers were delicious, the vibes were great, about 30 minutes to enjoy each pub. Rachel was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable. We really enjoyed our time and got to see some parts of London we wouldn’t have had we not taken this tour! Highly recommend if you enjoy history. There’s no pressure to drink either, but it is cool to try some local and popular brews.
Rachel was outstanding. Entertaining and full of fun with some fascinating stories. Loved the 4 hours and time literally flew by !! Highly recommend !!
Great time! Rachael was an amazing host! Great way to drink pints and learn alittle history about London’s Pubs
The tour of pubs in London was a fantastic experience. Conor was an excellent guide who knew the history of the pubs we visited as well as the city we visited on our walking tour. I highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting London and hopefully you get Conor as your guide.
Conor was our guide and he provided a superb tour. He was very funny and very knowledgeable about the history of London and the pubs. We enjoyed all of the pubs he took us to on this tour. We highly recommend Conor for this tour.
Conor is a great guide on classic pubs in London. Had a fun and educational tour.
The highlight of our vacation.
Shorts walks between pubs, Connor was a great guide. Interesting history. Hot day though the guide found the shade. Good day overall
Conor was the best tour guide ever!!
Conor was fantastic!! 12/10! He knew his stuff!
connor was a fantastic guide. excellent day and brews
Fantastic experience! Cheers!
Amazing tour, great tour guide with Connor. Loved it!
Excellent guide highly recommend.
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