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The London shortlist.
The 15 most popular pub, food & drink 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.”
Ride a 1960s Routemaster through Central London with afternoon tea on board. Vintage views, tea service, and recorded sights.
“Bridget’s tea bus was such a great experience of fun and treats!! Highly recommend the Ginger tea with lemon grass!!!”
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…”
London Bridge and Borough Market food tour with 7 British tastings, drinks, and a Secret Dish. Small group and ~3 hours.
“Tour around the Borough Market London Bridge area with Chris. Great combination of good food and local history. Good pacing. Thanks.”
Enjoy afternoon tea with a glass of Prosecco on a double-decker bus tour of London’s top sights, with 90 minutes to relax.
Hard Rock Cafe Mayfair set-menu lunch or dinner with skip-the-line seating, classic American dishes, and a free soft drink.
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.”
Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus lunch or dinner with priority seating, express security, and set menus plus famous music-memorabilia walls.
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,…”
A small-group 3.5-hour London food crawl through Soho and Covent Garden with 10+ dishes, drinks, and music landmarks.
“Definitely more than enough food. You won't leave hungry.”
1.5-hour Thames afternoon tea cruise from Tower Millennium Pier. Unlimited tea, classic landmarks, and big window views.
“This was such a fun and memorable experience for my family! The snacks and cakes were delicious and there were generous portions. The staff were very attentive and the views were spectacular! This was a fun twist on afternoon tea on the river, rather than at a hotel or restaurant.”
2.5-hour Soho pub walk with a local guide, four historic music pubs, and big-name stories from Lennon to Hendrix for $39.
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