London Pubs Walking Tour

A history-themed guided walk through the city to discover popular pubs

During this three-hour walking tour in London, you will be able to visit several pubs, gin palaces and other historical establishments.

You will see the bar that Charles Dickens frequented, a famous art nouveau pub and an old banking hall converted into a pub.

Your professional guide will also recommend ales you can order at each stop and will share unique historical facts about each location you visit.

What's included

Guide services

What's not included

• Food and drinks
• Tips

Accessibility

• Service animals welcome
• Public transport links nearby
  
  

  Health & safety

  • Suitable for all fitness levels
    
    

    Languages spoken by guide

    English (UK)

     
    

    Additional information

    The minimum age for participating in this tour is 18 years.

    In response to COVID-19, tour group sizes are reduced to a maximum of eight participants.

    Designated spaces are available for you to consume drinks outside of the pubs.

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Liquid History Tours

     
    

    Itinerary information

    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

    
    

    Pass by: St. Paul's Cathedral

    
    

    Enjoy fine views and quirky history

    
    

    Stop at: Blackfriars Bridge

    Free admission

    Visit London's finest art nouveau pub

    15 minutes

    
    

    Pass by: St Bride's Church

    
    

    Hear the tale of the "wedding cake" church

    
    

    Pass by: Fleet Street

    
    

    Explore the "street of shame" and visit a number of historic pubs

    
    

    Pass by: Dr. Johnson's House

    
    

    See the home of the famous wordsmith and meet his favourite cat Mr Hodge

    
    

    Pass by: Prince Henry's Room

    
    

    See a building dating to 1610 and gateway to the Knight's Templar

    
    

    Pass by: Royal Courts of Justice

    
    

    Listen to the legal tales enjoy the majestic architecture

    
    

    Pass by: Lincoln's Inn
    

    
    

    See London's oldest tailor and traverse the heart of legal London

    
    

    Pass by: Sir John Soane's Museum
    

    
    

    Be inspired to return to this exquisite collection

    
    

    Pass by: Covent Garden

    
    

    We finish our walk on the edge of Covent Garden with more pubs and restaurants a short walk away
    

    
    

    Location

    Departure point

    30 Newgate St, Newgate St 30, London, EC1A 7HL

    Meet your guide at Caffè Nero, located on Panyer Alley near St. Paul’s Station.

    
    

    End point

    Holborn, Kingsway, Holborn, London, WC2B 6AA

    This tour will end near Holborn Station or the Royal Courts of Justice.