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Historic City of London Pub Walk in 2000 years of history

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Private tour only. The price is fixed for one to 20 people. The bigger the group the better value. In this walking tour we will walk from the City of London to the City of Westminster. We will see 2000 years of history and visit some of London's most amazing pubs. Our first pub will be the Black Friar. An art nouveau masterpiece. We will hear stories of the Great Fire of London and the Blitz. We will visit St Brides church and discover the hidden treasures in the crypt. We will hear stories of the once mighty print newspaper industry. We will visit a number of pubs including Ye Old Cheshire Cheese, that has not changed in hundreds of years. We will also hear about the most famous parrot in the world! We will visit two of the Inns of Court based in the Temple. We will hear of the connection between a chambers here and Jack the Ripper. We will then visit more unique pubs and the site of the Demon Barber of Fleet street. We will finish our tour at The Seven Stars

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  • English speaking Retired Met Police Detective
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  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
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179 Queen Victoria Street
London EC4V 4DY, UK

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London WC2N 6NS
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We will end our tour at the Embankment Underground station. This gives easy access to London Underground and Mainline stations

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St Bride's Church

The Crypt
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inner Temple

See two of the four Inns of Court. Where lawyers live work and train.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Fleet Street

We will see what was once the heart of the British Newspaper Industry. We will also see an old printing press and the Daily Express and Daily Telegraph building
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese

An incredible pub that dates back to the 1600s. This pub was a place to shelter in the Blitz. I will take you down the furthest cellar. Much of this pub has not changed in 100s of years. I will tell you about the history of the pub and the famous people who used to drink there. I will show tell you about Polly the most famous parrot in the world, who stills sits proudly above the front bar. (Although she is stuffed)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Old Bank of England

Another unique pub that used to be a branch of the Bank of England. Spectacular architecture and maybe we can have a pint on a London Bus!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Punch Tavern

Former site of the Punch Magazine. This pub has the most beautiful entrance and a choice of a 100 gins
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Cockpit

A pub on this site for hundreds of years. It is said the last legal cock fight took place here. The interior certainly seems to support this!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Historic City of London Pub Walk in 2000 years of history?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. 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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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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