LONDON
The London shortlist.
The 12 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“Tim was great at explaining the different kinds of pubs in London, the historical significance of each place we visited, and had deep knowledge of the pours and the traditions.”
London coach day trip to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock pub lunch, and Bath, with optional castle/Stonehenge entry and guided sightseeing.
“It’s a great way to see a lot in London in a short amount of time! However, I do wish there was more time to spend when we were at Windsor Castle. The town around that area was adorable and we had no time to explore it at all.”
A small-group Soho pub walk with music stories, Beatles and Hendrix stops, and four historic venues over about 2.5 hours.
“We visited four pubs in London, all with different atmospheres and history all tied to the London music scene. Our tour guide Gherto was knowledgeable in all aspects UK history, culture, and the music scene making the tour a highlight of our vacation. By the end of the tour, Gherto felt more like family than…”
6 hours in London’s West End with free entry to 5 bars/clubs, shots, drink discounts, and photos. Great for meeting people.
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.
Central London bar hop with free shots, drink discounts, and photos, guided through Zoo Bar and Leicester Square in hours, not a full night.
“Good experience. I had a good time seeing a part of London's nightlife. The two of us were apart of a much larger group of crawlers and probably needed a smaller group to have more fun.”
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.
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.
“Steve was really fantastic, he has LOTS of info to share. The bus was comfortable enough but the trays were terribly dirty. The driver, Carlos, was also very nice. The stops were excellent. Highly recommend :)”
Private 3–4 hour London pub walk past City landmarks and famous pubs, with time to order drinks. Mobile ticket, English guide.
“We did this on our first night in London - a great way to get started! Lyndon was entertaining and a great wealth of knowledge about the history of the pubs but also the neighborhood that we were exploring! He catered the tour to our tastes, and told us the best stories about the places…”
Royal Historic Pub Walking Tour near Buckingham Palace: 4 royal pubs, beer tastings, Churchill house tales, and secret alleyways in 2.5 hours.
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