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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Visit four of London's most atmospheric riverside pubs, hearing stories about bloodthirsty pirates and colourful local characters!
Discover London's rich maritime past and travel back in time to when this was the world's busiest port, home to communities from every continent.
Hear the story of the Pilgrim Fathers and why they set sail for the New World.
What's included
Guided tour of 4 historic riverside pubs
Underground fare from Rotherhithe to Wapping
What to expect
40m
Visit the 16th century pub where the Mayflower was once moored
St Mary the Virgin with All Saints Rotherhithe
Pass by
A beautiful example of English Baroque architecture, St. Mary's Church has existed since the 13th century, but was rebuilt in the early 18th century. It is where Christopher Jones, the captain of the Mayflower was buried.
Thames River
15m · Admission ticket not included
We will enjoy beautiful views of the River Thames throughout the trip and will also cross under it, using the Thames Tunnel, built between 1825 and 1843 by Marc Brunel and his son Isambard. This remarkable feat of engineering was the first tunnel of its kind under a navigable river.
Today, the tunnel is part of the East London Line on the London Underground.
40m
A beautiful riverside mansion that was later converted into a pub, the Captain Kidd takes its name from one of history's most notorious pirates.
Owned by the Sam Smith's brewery, this pub boasts an excellent selection of traditional English ales
Execution Dock - actual location
10m
Visit the spot where many pirates met their grisly fates, including Captain Kidd, who inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write Treasure Island
40m
A very traditional pub with a beautiful riverside garden. There has been a pub on this site since the 1460s, although the current establishment was founded in 1545.
This was where the notorious Judge Jeffries, responsible for the Bloody Assizes, was caught as he attempted to flee the country in 1688
15m
Learn about the history of Wapping, one of the most historic neighbourhoods of the London Docklands.
Hear about the gruesome Ratcliffe Highway Murders and the notorious Damaris Page
45m
Step back in time! Dating back to Henry VIII's reign, the Prospect of Whitby is one of the most atmospheric pubs in London.
With its flagstone floors and cosy interior, you will feel like you are in a pirate film
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
Meet at Rotherhithe Station exit
End point
We will end our tour at the Prospect of Whitby pub, a short walk from both Wapping and Limehouse stations
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travellers should be comfortable with walking up to 10 minutes between venues
Travellers should be capable of using stairs
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
