London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs
Overview
Discover ancient ale houses and literary drinking dens on a 3.5-hour afternoon pub tour of London. Centered on the area in and around the City of London, the tour visits at least four of London’s finest historical pubs, your guide will recommend different ales in each (not included). Hear the history of the pubs, learn the differences between Elizabethan coaching inns and Victorian gin palaces, and visit the watering holes frequented by legendary British novelist Charles Dickens. Numbers are limited to 14 on this small-group pub tour, ensuring you’ll enjoy personalized attention from your guide.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
30 Newgate Street
City of London, London EC1A 7HL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Holborn Station
Kingsway, London WC2B 6AA, UK
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
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Dr. Johnson's House (pass by)
Prince Henry's Room (pass by)
Covent Garden (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Activity code: C-5452DRINK
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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 (GMT).
- Local guide.
- Food and drinks.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Local guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
