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“This was a great tour with Tim! Learned so much history of London and the pubs. Pubs were absolutely stunning and all very different. You can drink as much or as little as you want. Would highly recommend!”
London coach day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock pub lunch, and Bath, with optional castle/Stonehenge entry and guided sightseeing.
“Enjoyed the sites, but wished our guide was more knowledgeable about the sites rather than offering his non humorous quips.”
A small-group Soho pub walk with music stories, Beatles and Hendrix stops, and four historic venues over about 2.5 hours.
“Such a fun tour. Gherto was awesome and we learned a ton. Top notch experience and well run. Would highly recommend.”
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.
“Kevin was great, the perfect blend of humor and historical knowledge. What a great afternoon in London, highly recommended !”
Central London bar hop with free shots, drink discounts, and photos, guided through Zoo Bar and Leicester Square in hours, not a full night.
“Epic! Would definitely recommend it and do it again. Met some cool people and found some cool places I will be going back to upon return visit.”
A half-day London bike tour blending Westminster sights, a pub stop, and legal graffiti with spray paint provided on a small group ride.
“Edward was fantastic! It ended up only being my friend and I on the tour so it felt private. We got to see so many sites and Edward was great about taking our photos and giving us any additional time we wanted. We had a great time and would highly recommend to book this tour,…”
2.5-hour Soho pub walk with a local guide, four historic music pubs, and big-name stories from Lennon to Hendrix for $39.
“Fantastic, 5 Stars, our host Gherto was brilliant, knew all his facts and figures and really brought the group together. Would definitely recommend and repeat. Great way to celebrate a birthday”
London royal pub walk with a small guide, St James’s Palace stop, and classic pub visits near Green Park.
“Perfect with tom . Great day. Very interesting and fun . Go ! Vraiment une belle découverte originale”
Bus day trip from London to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Bath and Lacock, with guided narration, pub lunch, and entry options.
“We loved this trip! Zozo was an incredible guide, so knowledgeable and funny! We learned so much throughout the day and he kept the group on time at each stop to ensure we’d have enough time to really explore each place. He gave us the must-see’s and -do’s at each spot so we knew what…”
Private 3–4 hour London pub walk past City landmarks and famous pubs, with time to order drinks. Mobile ticket, English guide.
“Our private pub tour in London was truly one of the best experiences I’ve had in over 30 years of traveling through Europe—and this was my seventh trip to London! We visited four different pubs, each with its own unique atmosphere, showcasing why the British take such pride in their pubs. Our guide, Ricky, had…”
Royal Historic Pub Walking Tour near Buckingham Palace: 4 royal pubs, beer tastings, Churchill house tales, and secret alleyways in 2.5 hours.
“Tom was our tour guide and he was fabulous! His storytelling skills top any other guides we’ve had in the past. We didn’t know what to expect on the tour and ended up loving the places we went to so much we went back to them that evening. Definitely a must do on a London…”
Walk Covent Garden’s historic pubs on a guided tour with entry to 4 old London houses and time for a proper drink.
“Great tour guide, Rachel. She was very knowledgeable about pub history and gave us drink recommendations at each of the very old but unique pubs in the Covent Garden area.”
3.5-hour London landmarks and street art bike tour on a handmade Pashley, with photo stops, a pub break, and Leake Street graffiti.
“This was the highlight of my visit to London. It was so fun! The tour guide was very good!”
A guided London pub crawl with free entry, discounted drinks, free shots, and a photographer, starting near Piccadilly Circus.
“An absolutely amazing experience! Awesome to explore London’s remarkable pub culture with such a cool group of people. Will was an incredible guide, who put in time and effort to get to know everyone on the tour and ensure they were engaged. Could not recommend enough!”
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