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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

“This was an absolutely fabulous way to learn about London and the rich history of pubs. The pubs we went to were fantastic. Our Tour guide was so knowledgeable and such a good person just to sit and talk with to learn that he made the trip that much more enjoyable.”

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

“Ben gives you a great 2:30 minutes of the history, the music and the pubs of SoHo. He is an awesome story teller and wonderful host. We had four pubs to visit which were all unique and Ben gave us great advice on best drinks in each one. Our group of 5 had a great…”

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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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

“Amazing tour with Lachlan. We arrived in the UK (from the US) that morning and this tour was the perfect anecdote to jet lag. Lachlan was super knowledgeable about the area and we stopped at pubs and learned about (and drank) cask ales and gin and tonics. We got to go behind the scenes in…”

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

“This tour was outstanding. The coach was roomy and air conditioned and our guide, Clive, took us to so many great rock and roll landmarks. Clive was extremely knowledgeable and fun. I would definitely do this trip again!”

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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8.London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

Royal Historic Pub Walking Tour near Buckingham Palace: 4 royal pubs, beer tastings, Churchill house tales, and secret alleyways in 2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“Even though we have been to London many times Luke (our excellent tour guide) shared facts we did not know. Great fun afternoon.”

536 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $39by Experience Local Ltd

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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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9.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

Walk Covent Garden’s historic pubs on a guided tour with entry to 4 old London houses and time for a proper drink.

★ 5.0

“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).”

484 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $19.41by See The Sights Tours

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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

“Dover Castle is AMAZING, worth the entrance ticket. So is Canterbury Cathedral, but it was expected. I had trouble getting to the meeting point at 7.30 on a Sunday (tube was mixed up), I managed but for 7 minutes and they were waiting for me since I wrote to explain!!!”

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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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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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

“We had a marvelous walking tour with Tom. He is a fabulous guide, and it was a perfect day. He really makes history come alive. We would highly recommend this tour!”

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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