London Small-Group Historical Pubs Tour
by Liquid History Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£58Overview
This 3.5-hour walking tour explores at least four of London's historical pubs in and around the City of London. The guide shares stories about each pub’s past, including the difference between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces. Visitors learn about pubs favored by Charles Dickens and other notable figures. The group is limited to 14 people to allow for more personal attention from the guide. The route includes stops with views and historical details, a 15-minute visit to an Art Nouveau pub, and visits to locations tied to literary and legal history. The walk ends near Covent Garden where additional pubs and restaurants are nearby. Food and drinks are not included, but the guide suggests ales at each stop. A local guide leads the tour throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Views and pub history
Stop to enjoy fine views and hear quirky historical facts about the area and its pubs.
Art Nouveau pub visit
Spend around 15 minutes inside one of London’s finest Art Nouveau pubs to observe its design and atmosphere.
15 min
Wedding cake church story
Learn the history behind the nearby church nicknamed the “wedding cake” due to its distinctive appearance.
Street of shame and pubs
Walk along the "street of shame" and visit several historic pubs located there, hearing their stories.
Charles Dickens' home and cat
See the home of Charles Dickens and learn about his favorite cat, Mr Hodge, who lived there.
1610 building and Knight's Templar gateway
View a building dating from 1610 which also serves as an entrance linked to the Knight’s Templar.
Legal tales and architecture
Hear stories related to the legal profession while admiring the grand architecture around this area.
Oldest tailor and legal London
See London’s oldest tailor shop and walk through the central legal district of the city.
Inspiration to revisit pubs
Learn about the collection of historic pubs and be encouraged to return for further visits on your own.
Finish near Covent Garden
The tour concludes on the edge of Covent Garden, where additional pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.
Meeting point
Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley
End point
The tour has no fixed end point, but you can expect to finish close to Holborn station or the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
London Small-Group Historical Pubs Tour
by Liquid History Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£58Overview
This 3.5-hour walking tour explores at least four of London's historical pubs in and around the City of London. The guide shares stories about each pub’s past, including the difference between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces. Visitors learn about pubs favored by Charles Dickens and other notable figures. The group is limited to 14 people to allow for more personal attention from the guide. The route includes stops with views and historical details, a 15-minute visit to an Art Nouveau pub, and visits to locations tied to literary and legal history. The walk ends near Covent Garden where additional pubs and restaurants are nearby. Food and drinks are not included, but the guide suggests ales at each stop. A local guide leads the tour throughout.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Views and pub history
Stop to enjoy fine views and hear quirky historical facts about the area and its pubs.
Art Nouveau pub visit
Spend around 15 minutes inside one of London’s finest Art Nouveau pubs to observe its design and atmosphere.
15 min
Wedding cake church story
Learn the history behind the nearby church nicknamed the “wedding cake” due to its distinctive appearance.
Street of shame and pubs
Walk along the "street of shame" and visit several historic pubs located there, hearing their stories.
Charles Dickens' home and cat
See the home of Charles Dickens and learn about his favorite cat, Mr Hodge, who lived there.
1610 building and Knight's Templar gateway
View a building dating from 1610 which also serves as an entrance linked to the Knight’s Templar.
Legal tales and architecture
Hear stories related to the legal profession while admiring the grand architecture around this area.
Oldest tailor and legal London
See London’s oldest tailor shop and walk through the central legal district of the city.
Inspiration to revisit pubs
Learn about the collection of historic pubs and be encouraged to return for further visits on your own.
Finish near Covent Garden
The tour concludes on the edge of Covent Garden, where additional pubs and restaurants are within walking distance.
Meeting point
Outside ST.PAUL'S UNDERGROUND STATION (EXIT 2) Meet outside Caffe Nero on Panyer Alley
End point
The tour has no fixed end point, but you can expect to finish close to Holborn station or the Royal Courts of Justice on the Strand
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.