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15 Best Historical Tours In London

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The 15 most popular historical tours in London. What each one includes, how long it takes, what it costs, and who you book through.

15 Best Historical Tours In London

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - What you pay for (and what you buy yourself)
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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★ 5.0

“What an incredible way to spend an afternoon in London! We loved visiting historical sites and our guide, Richie, was an absolute wealth of knowledge. The pubs we visited were gems! We loved that they were off the beaten path and were pleased with the variety of drink recommendations.”

10,422 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $40.22by Liquid History Tours

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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour - From Piccadilly Circus to Berwick Street: the route and the feel
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

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2.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

A small-group Soho pub walk with music stories, Beatles and Hendrix stops, and four historic venues over about 2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Gherto led our small group so skillfully through the SoHo music heartland. It was the perfect balance of history and iconic storytelling. We soon became more than fellow travelers! What a fun group to share Historic events before our very eyes.”

1,993 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $44.38by Experience Local Ltd

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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour - Street of Shame: The Contrast That Makes the Stories Click
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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour - The Hendrix and Lennon parts: where Soho feels like rock mythology
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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - Meeting at Piccadilly Circus and Finishing Near Green Park
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

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5.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

London royal pub walk with a small guide, St James’s Palace stop, and classic pub visits near Green Park.

★ 5.0

“If you have done the London Tower, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abby and the changing of the guards and just want a couple of fun hours take this Pub Tour. You will hear some interesting stories of the Pubs you tour but the best part is the guide Ben! He will make your day with his…”

803 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $44.38by Experience Local Ltd

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London - The WWII survivor stop and St. Bride’s storytelling beats
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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

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6.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

Private 3–4 hour London pub walk past City landmarks and famous pubs, with time to order drinks. Mobile ticket, English guide.

★ 5.0

“Fantastic tour! John is the best and very knowledgeable and fun! We visited many pubs and enjoyed the historical aspect of each pub we went to. Definitely recommend this tour.”

660 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $173.36by Liquid History Tours

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London: Rock 'n' Roll History Tour - Meeting Point and Timing: Where to Stand Before the Bus Rolls
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London: Rock ‘n’ Roll History Tour

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7.London: Rock ‘n’ Roll History Tour

3.5-hour London Rock ’n’ Roll History Tour: Chelsea, Kensington, Notting Hill and Abbey Road photo stop by air-conditioned bus.

★ 4.6

“The tour was absolutely fascinating. Colin was extremely informative and did a great job. I would recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys rock ‘n’ roll, music, history, or both.”

645 reviews3.5 hoursFrom $74by London Rock Music History Tours

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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Four royal pubs: how the beer sampling works in real life
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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London - Getting There: Embankment Meeting Point and a Smooth Start
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

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White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London - Canterbury on your feet: more than just a Cathedral visit
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White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

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10.White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

White Cliffs of Dover views and historic Canterbury in one London day trip. Guided time, free time, plus optional cathedral.

★ 4.5

“It was a great tour! Lucy was super lovely, gave us great background and history, and even sang a lovely song! Great tips and recs too. You could choose between walking in The White Cliffs of Dover or the Dover Castle, I chose the cliffs and it was amazing. We also visited Canterbury and it…”

373 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $109.62by Day Tours London

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London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower - The Tower of London: 1000 Years You Can Actually Follow
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London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

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11.London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

Medieval Thames walking tour from the Tower with Tower Bridge, HMS Belfast, Borough Market, Winchester Palace, Shakespeare’s Globe, and St Paul’s.

★ 4.9

“As someone who has visited London several times, this was a very informative tour! Mick is super knowledgeable and would answer all your questions. If you want to understand London and its history better, this tour is definitely worth it!”

318 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by The Sights of London Tour

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London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour - Meeting at Southwark Viewpoint: the walk starts before you even move
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London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

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London: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour - Central Hall to Hintze Hall: Dinosaurs and the 25-Meter Blue Whale
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London: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

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13.London: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Skip express security and get a guided Natural History Museum highlight tour in 1 hour, including dinosaurs, a 25m whale, and wildlife.

★ 3.8

“Paul was an amazing guide. we ended up being the only people on the tour. Paul was very understanding about my knee brace. He made sure I was still able to enjoy the various rooms. He was very knowledgeable about the museum.”

212 reviews1 hourFrom $76by UTG EXPERIENCE

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Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London's Fiery History - Price, Duration, and Group Size: What You Get for $27.78
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Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London’s Fiery History

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14.Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London’s Fiery History

A small-group London walking tour tracing sites tied to Romans, the Great Fire, and WWII, with stops from Tower Bridge area to St Paul’s.

★ 5.0

“Tom's tour was incredibly informative and interesting; he is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history of London! We will definitely book another when we return to the city.”

190 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $27.78by Historic London Tours

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Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London - Tower Bridge and the Thames crossing: how the river reshapes the story
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Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

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15.Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

A 2-hour medieval London walk from Tower Hill to St Paul’s, linking iconic sights with Norman, Tudor, and Victorian stories.

★ 5.0

“Guide was excellent and most knowledgeable. Viator needs better descriptions of their tours, ie include ending point if different from starting point, so out of town visitors can plan taxi rides.”

156 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $25.00by London : Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

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