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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

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London, England
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· Matt_P ·
Sep 2026
Our guide Tom was the perfect guide. He kept the stories interesting and the tour moving along through royal and music history!!! Greatly appreciated the time he spent with us! Each pub touched a different part of London history and Tom brought that all to life! Thank you!!!
· Susan_S ·
Sep 2026
Great pub tour with Luke. Lots of historic info with a sense of humor. Saw areas we probably would not have seen. Luke gave great recommendations on beer and gin. Would highly recommend

Overview

Visit four historic pubs in Central London that you’d be hard-pressed to find on your own—and hear tales about royals, politicians, and celebrities along the way—on this small-group walking tour. Follow your guide off the typical tourist trail, and immerse yourself in classically British pub culture. You have the freedom and flexibility to purchase drinks as you go, if preferred.
  • Perfect for people who love pubs and history
  • Hear insider stories about London royals and celebrities
  • Feel like a local when you experience the London pub scene
  • Small group sizes ensure a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Veteran Local Guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips / Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Piccadilly Circus, London, UK

    Piccadilly Circus - Next to the Winged Statue of Eros (only statue in the area)

End point

  • Green Park
    Underground Ltd, Piccadilly, London W1J 9DZ, UK

Start time
.2:00 pm

Itinerary

1

St. James's Palace

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 1,011 reviews
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The pub tour was very...

Sean_S, Oct 2026
The pub tour was very interesting. Good mix of history and relaxing in a few pubs across the area. Definitely recommend it.

Historic pub tour with the amazing Luke!

Paula_B, Oct 2026
This was absolutely the best way to visit pubs that are off the beaten path, very safe, our guide was absolutely amazing and a lot of fun to be with! We were with Luke and he was Brilliant!

Danny gave an excellent...

Maggie_N, Oct 2026
Danny gave an excellent tour full of fun pub stops and interesting history! We definitely recommend signing up for this on your trip!

Fantastic experience! ...

Darin_D, Oct 2026
Fantastic experience! Our guide Henry was Incredible! Every stop was extremely enjoyable and informative.

Lots of fun and you have...

Pierette_R, Oct 2026
Lots of fun and you have an opportunity to meet new people from different parts of the world, and gain some historic knowledge.

Royal pub tour

Jack_W, Sep 2026
Ben is a very professional and knowledgeable guide. Great history on each of the four pubs. Also made other stops that were a great addition. All in the group had a wonderful time!

Our guide Henry was...

Michele_R, Sep 2026
Our guide Henry was extraordinary. He was warm and entertaining. The tour was informative regarding pubs, but we also made stops at a few other places to learn a bit of London history.

Tom was exceptional!!!

Matt_P, Sep 2026
Our guide Tom was the perfect guide. He kept the stories interesting and the tour moving along through royal and music history!!! Greatly appreciated the time he spent with us! Each pub touched a different part of London history and Tom brought that all to life! Thank you!!!

Overall good tour and way...

Ed_T, Sep 2026
Overall good tour and way to find some great pubs around St James and Mayfair. Three of the four pubs were really cool. We didn't find the Ye Grapes pub story that interesting or may have missed the connection. History of the Royals and history was interesting and preferd those over the rock and roll modern stories.

Great Pub Tour

Susan_S, Sep 2026
Great pub tour with Luke. Lots of historic info with a sense of humor. Saw areas we probably would not have seen. Luke gave great recommendations on beer and gin. Would highly recommend

Knowledge and Beer

LEIGHTON_E, Aug 2026
This tour is an excellent way to get to know the St James area of London. The pubs visited were great, as was the beer recommendations. Luke was a great guide with fantastic local history.

Absolutely fabulous!...

Mary_Y, Aug 2026
Absolutely fabulous! Henry was entertaining & knowledgeable. This is a very special London must do alone or with friends!

Walking pub tour

Stephen_M, Aug 2026
Henry made our walking pub tour a delight. Insightful, charming, bright and a wealth of information.

Have a beer with Tom

Billie_T, Aug 2026
Tom was our guide, very engaging, friendly and very knowledgable. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour with him.

Great beer and great...

Kyle, Aug 2026
Great beer and great company walking around London. Ask for Carlos, he was a fantastic and lively guide!

Cy’s Historical Pub Tour is Fabulous!

Nicholas_R, Aug 2026
Cy was the best tour guide ever! Not only did he take us to four amazing pubs, and provide detailed facts about each, but he shared so many historical facts and interesting information about London. He made this tour the best we have ever been on! Highly recommend Cy and this tour!

Spend an afternoon with Al

John_H, Jul 2026
Informative and entertaining - Al does a great job sharing the history of the area, all tied together through the lens of some great local pubs.

Al’s Awesome Tour

Zach_F, Jul 2026
The Royal Pub tour with Al was amazing. I learned a lot, enjoyed good beer and had a great time. Al is very knowledgeable about London, its history and scandal that has rocked the royal family. Definitely recommend.

Al was the best

Ryan_P, Jul 2026
Easy walking tour away from the heavy crowds. Fun chance to learn about the history of some great pubs and the surrounding area. Also get to stop for a few drinks along the way. Our tour guide, Al, made it informative, relaxing and great fun.

Al’s amazing tour!

Matthew_P, Jul 2026
Al was absolutely amazing. One of the best Viator tours I’ve done. By the end of the tour it felt like Al had been part of our friend group for years!

Historical Pub Tour was Amazing! Thanks Al!!

Andrew_W, Jul 2026
Al hosted us for the historical pub tour and it was amazing. Wonderful history out the pubs we visited, London in general, the Royal Family, rock and roll, you name it. If you. Ok this tour or others request Al, you will not regret it!

Great Tour!

Megan_S, Jul 2026
Al was a fantastic guide! Very knowledgeable, funny, warm, and welcoming! Definitely a great pub crawl experience!

Great time

Sara_B, Jul 2026
Alan was a great guide and storyteller! Learned a little history in a most enjoyable way. Definitely recommend.

Hanging with Fun Uncle Al!

Joseph_F, Jun 2026
Our Pub Tour Guide Al was top notch! He kept it light and interesting, with some incredible historical context and overall super fun! We highly recommend this tour and especially our new friend in London, Al! Cheers!

We had a wonderful time,...

Beverly_C, May 2026
We had a wonderful time, our guide was incredible. He provided us so much history along the way. Luke was a 5 star guide.

Great Fun

Linda_D, May 2026
This pub crawl was excellent! Our guide Alan was funny and informative and we learned a lot of interesting things about London

Fun pub crawl!

Mark_T, May 2026
We visited four pubs. Lots of entertaining chat and historical facts. Ben was very good at his job and personable.

Cool Pubs

Kim_W, May 2026
Our guide Ben was great. We learned alot of interesting information from him. The pubs were really cool

Went for the beer got a history lesson

Justin_E, May 2026
Ben Cooper our tour guide was phenomenal!!! Made the stories come alive. We went for the beer but got so many unexpected side tours and stories between pubs. By far our best experience on holiday! Thanks Ben (and if your mom is reading, thank you for raising such a wonderful human).

A lovely afternoon's entertainment

Elizabeth_E, May 2026
Come prepared for the weather as English weather is unpredictable and quite a lot of the tour is outside
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