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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Join The Great London Pub Experience to visit the finest, most historic and unusual pubs in London.
You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide. We will explore secret alleyways and hear astonishing tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, where people have been imbibing for over 500 years.
We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century and historic Gin Palace culture as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves and vagabonds.
We'll discover up to five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England.
Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in an ornate building.
What's included
Professional Tour Guide
Average (£3.75 per 1/2 pint drink)
Gratuities
What to expect
Blackfriars Bridge
30m
We first head to The Blackfriar Public House, discuss Tudor times up until the more modern history surrounding this area and the beautiful example of an art-deco pub in The Blackfriar.
Old Bailey
40m
We head to a Victorian Public House outside the Highest Criminal Court of the land. We discuss crime and punishment and historic London life.
St. Etheldreda's Church
30m
We discuss this old area of London, visiting a watering hole that is a secret to many, but was first built under the rule of Henry Viii for the workers under Bishop Goodrich.
Temple Church
5m
We visit the Temple district and hear the history of Common Law.
Dr. Johnson's House
Pass by
We hear the history surrounding once of the most important people in London's history.
Fleet Street
40m
We visit and finish at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Filled with history, you will hear the stories of this great Tavern where we finish our tour.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We meet outside The Blackfriar.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
