The City of London Historic Pub Tour

Highlights

  • Visit pubs frequented by famous poets and writers!

  • Drink in a pub that was a medieval jail.

  • See the first Irish Pub outside of Ireland.

  • Visit some of the famed Victorian gin palaces!

Summary

Join us on the City of London pub tour to see the most; iconic, 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.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours 30 minutes -
Group Size
25
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

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 Tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, from where people have imbibed for over 500 years.

We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves, and vagabonds.

We'll discover five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its 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 a wonderful building.


What’s included?

  • Licenced Local Tour Guide

  • Digital Ticket

  • Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals

  • Food + Drink

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tour is in English.

  • This is not a food tour.

  • 2.5 hours

Before you go

  • Participants must book in advance.

  • Tour is in English.

  • Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information


    Confirmation necessary? Yes
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Free Tours by Foot is the original free walking tour company, in operation since 2007.

We are a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities. 


Free Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.


We offer tours at no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.  


Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!


We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.


We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools. 

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