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3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London

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London, England

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Offered in: English

Overview

Join The Great London Pub Experience to visit the finest, most historic and unusual pubs in London.

You will get to experience London like a true local visiting some of London's best traditional pubs and hidden gems with an entertaining local guide. We will explore secret alleyways and hear astonishing tales from some of London’s greatest pubs, where people have been imbibing for over 500 years.

We will learn about the origin of London's famed Gin Palaces of the 19th Century and historic Gin Palace culture as we wander through streets that would have been home to beggars, thieves and vagabonds.

We'll discover up to five iconic watering holes visited by some of London's most infamous characters, each with its own history to tell. These include some of the best-preserved traditional pubs in England.

Each pub we visit will have a very different atmosphere and history but all share a fine offering of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks in an ornate building.

What's Included

  • Professional Tour Guide
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities
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174 Queen Victoria Street
Greater, London EC4V 4EG, UK

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Fleet Street
London, UK

What To Expect

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Blackfriars Bridge

We first head to The Blackfriar Public House, discuss Tudor times up until the more modern history surrounding this area and the beautiful example of an art-deco pub in The Blackfriar.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Bailey

We head to a Victorian Public House outside the Highest Criminal Court of the land. We discuss crime and punishment and historic London life.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Etheldreda's Church

We discuss this old area of London, visiting a watering hole that is a secret to many, but was first built under the rule of Henry Viii for the workers under Bishop Goodrich.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Temple Church (pass by)

We visit the Temple district and hear the history of Common Law.
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Dr. Johnson's House (pass by)

We hear the history surrounding once of the most important people in London's history.
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Fleet Street

We visit and finish at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Filled with history, you will hear the stories of this great Tavern where we finish our tour.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-192738P6

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