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London Historic Pub Walking Tour Including Four Historic Pubs
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London Historic Pub Walking Tour Including Four Historic Pubs

by See The Sights Tours

4 hours
London
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4 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
£25.20£28Save 10%
2 guests × £12.60
All taxes and fees included

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Overview

This walking tour explores four historic pubs in London, some with origins dating back over 800 years. The route passes through Covent Garden and includes time at each pub to enjoy a local drink if desired. The guide shares stories about the pubs’ histories, including their roles in London’s social and cultural past, and describes the evolution of London’s pub scene from medieval taverns to modern establishments. One pub offers guaranteed seating in a building over eight centuries old. The tour lasts about four hours and is led by a professional guide who provides local history and folklore related to the pubs. Entry to all four pubs is included, but drinks and food are not. The tour focuses on both the historical context and the atmosphere of traditional London pubs.

Highlights

Visit four historic pubs in central London
Hear local history and pub folklore from a professional guide
Entry included to all four pubs
Guaranteed seating in an 800-year-old pub
About four hours of guided walking
Drink recommendations provided but drinks not included

What's included

Local history, historic tales, and stories of pub folklore
Entry into four historic London pubs included
Seating guaranteed in an 800-year-old London pub
Recommendations for local drinks
Guided walking tour of London's historic pubs
Professional tour guide

What's not included

All drinks are at own expense
Food is not included
Gratuities are not included

Itinerary

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London

The tour covers four pubs in the heart of Covent Garden, each with unique history and character. Guests have time to enjoy a local drink at each location while the guide tells stories about the pubs’ pasts, including details about their architecture and notable events. The route includes ancient timbered taverns and the oldest licensed pub in London. The tour highlights how these pubs influenced London's social life. It offers insight into British pub culture and provides a setting for socializing with locals and other travelers in historic venues over about four hours.

240 min

Meeting point

The tour starts at Embankment Station (Embankment Pier Exit). Please go to the 'Embankment Pier Exit'. This is signposted inside the station. Please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.

End point

The tour will end in Covent Garden.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–8 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour begins at Embankment Station at the Embankment Pier Exit, where the guide will be holding a yellow umbrella.
All participants must be at least 18 years old and show identification.
This tour is not suitable for guests with walking or mobility difficulties.
Wheelchair users cannot participate in this tour.
Total
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