London: Historic Pubs & Taverns Small Group Walking Tour
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London, England
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
London is a city teeming with pubs—thousands, in fact—but separating the storied establishments from the modern masses can prove tricky, especially for first-time visitors. Check off four historic pubs with ease as a local guide leads the way between them. Choose whether to purchase drinks (own expense) and get the inside scoop on the city’s drinking culture—both past and present.
- Small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere throughout
- Pick and pay for what you want to drink, without being tied to a set tasting
- Walking between stops helps you get your bearings
- Go beyond the guidebooks as you listen to insider tales from your guide
What's Included
- 2-hour guided historic walking tour
- Visits to four historic London pubs
- Maximum 15 people per tour for an intimate experience
- Stories along Fleet Street + the City of London
- Alcoholic BeveragesDrinks of any kind (beer, wine, soft drinks, water) — purchase your own
- Transportation to meeting point
- SnacksFood or snacks
- Gratuities(appreciated but not expected)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 140 Holborn, London EC1N 2ST, UK
The meeting point is outside the main entrance of the red brick Victorian building at De Vere Holborn Bars, 138 to 142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW, directly opposite Bus Stop D. Your guide will be holding a green sign that says “Side Routes” so you can easily spot them.
End point
- Ye Olde London42 Ludgate Hill, London EC4M 7DE, UK
Itinerary
1
Cittie of Yorke
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Old Bank of England
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
The Salisbury Pub
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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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 88 reviews
Great introduction to some amazing pubs. Some of them were very crowded, but it was still an amazing tour. Robert did a great job keeping the tour moving and on schedule while still allowing enough time to explore the pubs. Thanks for a great experience!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering some amazing pubs and that Robert did a great job keeping the tour moving while allowing enough time to explore. We hope to welcome you again!
Great history info. Three pubs visited. Would recommend to all that love beer and history. Guide was very interesting
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the history, the three pubs, and found your guide interesting. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again!
Celine was our guide and was amazing! Lots of interesting history to share and so engaging - best pub tour ever (and we’ve done a lot!).
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Celine made the tour so engaging with her interesting history, especially after you’ve experienced so many pub tours. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Dion led a TOP experience through some of London oldest and greatest. Loved the olde world feel of these spots and places. 100% recommend.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review and recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that Dion led a top experience and that you loved the olde world feel of London’s oldest and greatest spots and places. We hope to welcome you again!
Really enjoyable tour with a very enthusiastic guide. Dion was clearly very into her history which added great energy to the group.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear you really enjoyed the tour and that Dion’s enthusiasm and passion for history brought great energy to the group. We hope to welcome you again!
Grace was amazing, she was engaging and super knowledgeable and fun. It was super fun and learned a lir
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your 5-star review! 😊
We're delighted to hear that Grace made the tour so much fun with her engaging personality and knowledge. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed the experience and learned a lot along the way.
Grace will be very happy to hear your kind words. We hope to welcome you again on one of our tours in the future!
What a great and fun experience! I definitely recommend Side Routes. They put together such an awesome tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had such a fun experience on the tour. We truly appreciate your recommendation and support!
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