LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular drinking tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.
City of London small-group pub tour: four historic pubs in 3.5 hours, storytelling, optional pints, and a finish near Covent Garden.
Most Popular“We had a great time on the tour. Chris was able to share a lot of history about the pubs we visited and the rest of the surrounding area. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.”
London coach day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock pub lunch, and Bath, with optional castle/Stonehenge entry and guided sightseeing.
“A truly exceptional tour…Karen and Cristian kept us on schedule, and Karen’s commentary was entertaining and educational. You could spend a whole day at Windsor, and she adeptly shared what was most important. Throughout the day we had a good combination of guided information and direction with independent time to explore. A fantastic sampling of…”
A small-group Soho pub walk with music stories, Beatles and Hendrix stops, and four historic venues over about 2.5 hours.
“Really enjoyed our time out today! Even though it rained our tour with Ben was amazing. Great out of the way pubs, rich in history and Ben was very knowledgeable. So fun! Highly recommend. Would like to say high to his mum!”
6 hours in London’s West End with free entry to 5 bars/clubs, shots, drink discounts, and photos. Great for meeting people.
“I had an amazing time at the London Pub Crawl! The atmosphere, the energy, and the people made it an unforgettable night. A huge thank you to the organizers for putting together such a fun experience. One of the best parts of the night was meeting so many great people, and I’d love to stay…”
Central London pub walk with stops in historic alehouses, a Victorian gin palace, and quirky stories from St Paul’s to the West End for $39.
“Spend the afternoon sipping beer and learning all about pubs and very specific historical pubs! Excellent!”
Central London bar hop with free shots, drink discounts, and photos, guided through Zoo Bar and Leicester Square in hours, not a full night.
“I had a good time. The host (Elizabeth; aka Liz) was cool asf! I’m a solo traveler and this was a cool fun way to meet different people, which I did. We hung out long after the pub crawl officially ended. The experience started off slowly, but then more and more people trickled in and…”
A half-day London bike tour blending Westminster sights, a pub stop, and legal graffiti with spray paint provided on a small group ride.
“We had a great tour. Great way to see sights of London. Tom was an amazing tour guide with just the right amount of information and history.”
2.5-hour Soho pub walk with a local guide, four historic music pubs, and big-name stories from Lennon to Hendrix for $39.
“Sy was a great guide. He was very energetic and fun. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend it!”
London royal pub walk with a small guide, St James’s Palace stop, and classic pub visits near Green Park.
“Had a great afternoon on this tour, wanted to do something different to the usual tourist trips! Really easy to meet up with the tour and the guide Ben was fab! Lots of stories and knowledge which made it really interesting, made the group gel together really well and kept conversation flowing! Highly recommended and…”
Bus day trip from London to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath and Lacock, with guided narration, pub lunch, and entry options.
“Excellent. The guide had extensive knowledge of the places and their history. Very nice guy that made our tour pleasurable. I recommend 100 percent this tour. Worth the money.”
Private 3–4 hour London pub walk past City landmarks and famous pubs, with time to order drinks. Mobile ticket, English guide.
“Lachlan was an amazing guide—knowledgeable, funny and well-organized! Of our two weeks traveling through Barcelona, Paris & London, this was our favorite tour!”
Royal Historic Pub Walking Tour near Buckingham Palace: 4 royal pubs, beer tastings, Churchill house tales, and secret alleyways in 2.5 hours.
“Danny was great, very knowledgeable! fun tour, I'd recommend it.”
Walk Covent Garden’s historic pubs on a guided tour with entry to 4 old London houses and time for a proper drink.
“This was fun! No one in our group liked beer, which was a funny surprise, so our awesome guide modified the tour to focus on cider, sours, and cocktails. We enjoyed meeting new people and sharing a meal together at the end of the tour. I'll share photos on Insta (@KittyDeschanel).”
3.5-hour London landmarks and street art bike tour on a handmade Pashley, with photo stops, a pub break, and Leake Street graffiti.
“I liked jasper de guide, and the places we passed by”
A guided London pub crawl with free entry, discounted drinks, free shots, and a photographer, starting near Piccadilly Circus.
“The first 3 Pubs were cool but we weren't Fans of the last two. The guide was nice and the group size was good.”
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