15 Pub & Drinking Tours in London Worth Booking

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Meeting at Newgate Street and finding your way on foot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

London small-group pub tour with four historic pubs in 3.5 hours, including art nouveau Blackfriars, Dickens-era stops, and a local guide.

“What an incredible way to spend an afternoon in London! We loved visiting historical sites and our guide, Richie, was an absolute wealth of knowledge. The pubs we visited were gems! We loved that they were off the beaten path and were pleased with the variety of drink recommendations.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

One long day in England, with Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, and a classic Lacock pub lunch on an air-conditioned coach.

“It was an amazing day…we saw so much and had the best time! Our guide, Mr Eugene, was so knowledgeable, funny and had perfect timing on how he conducted himself and his presentation. Lunch in Lacock was the perfect accent. This experience over-delivered! I would recommend it to anyone wanting to explore some of England’s past and present.”

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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Soho Music and Historic Pubs Tour in London, a guided walk through four legendary pubs with music stories from Beatles to Hendrix in 2.5 hours.

“Ben gives you a great 2:30 minutes of the history, the music and the pubs of SoHo. He is an awesome story teller and wonderful host. We had four pubs to visit which were all unique and Ben gave us great advice on best drinks in each one. Our group of 5 had a great time and got to know each other through the conversations over our 1/2 pints in each pub. I highly recommend Ben and this tour.”

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Pub Crawl of Central London

4.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Central London bar hop with free shots, discounted drinks, photo support, and no-get-lost vibes from Zoo Bar to Leicester Square.

“Went by myself. No one seemed to want to talk to me. On top of that, drink prices were not what we were told. It was a very frustrating experience. I went to meet new people, and yet I was pretty much by myself the entire time. I feel like I wasted my time.”

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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

5.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Cycle London’s landmarks with a pub pint stop and legal graffiti time in Banksy Tunnel, all on small-group bike route.

“Loved the amazing experience! So Knowledgeable and enjoy seeing and hearing about details of history!”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

6.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

2 to 3 hour guided walk from Piccadilly to Green Park, sampling historic London pubs with royal stories and a small group guide.

“The historic pub tour is a must if you are in town and enjoy knowing about the royals and London stories in general. Luke was our tour guy and he was excellent!! We enjoyed learning about famous stories on each pub that we visited, everything was really well explained, he truly did a great guy. This experience was great and would definitely do it again.”

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

7.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173

Private 3-4 hour London pub walk with a pro guide, City landmarks, and timed stops at famous historic pubs with drink time.

“Lachlan Andrews was a fantastic London pub tour guide!! He knew so much about each pub we visited and the beers/ales/casks they served. He also was very knowledgeable about London history. Our group of 5 really enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend Lachlan.”

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

8.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk Covent Garden’s historic pubs with a guide, enjoy four included entries, and get local beer tips, ending in the heart of London.

“Excellent afternoon well spent. Rachel was a walking encyclopaedia about the history of London and the pubs. Went to pubs that we would never have found ourselves.”

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London Pub Crawl

9.London Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

London Pub Crawl with free venue entry, discounted drinks, free shots, and a photographer, running 4 to 5 hours around Camden and the West End.

“Good vibes and good people! Definitely recommend. Me and my buddies just stumbled upon this pub crawl not knowing what to expect and turned out to be one of the best decisions we made for our trip👏🏽 Cheers🍻”

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The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl

10.The Original Shoreditch Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 136 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

A 4.5-hour Shoreditch pub crawl with free entry, drink discounts, free shots, and photos, starting 7:30 pm at 333 Old St.

“This was great - a group of 30 young people going rounds 5 pubs, having a great night out - what could be better than that ?”

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A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

11.A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Guided craft beer tasting along London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile with five stops, half pints included, small-group pace.

“The guide is a seasoned professional and knows his stuff. He’s very personable and fun to hang out with. Prepare to spend 4-5 hours or more! What a value to spend time with a pro. I had to leave early but I would do the tour again to see it to the end!”

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Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales

12.Devour London Historical Pub Tour:Traditional British Food & Ales

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $95

A 3.5-hour small-group London pub tour through Ye Olde Mitre, Cheshire Cheese, Old Bell, and Cock Tavern, with 4 drinks and British tastings.

“Awesome tour of some of the coolest Pubs. Samplings were tasty. Away from the crowds and tourist traps. Pete is an amazing tour guide!!”

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Private Tour of London’s Historic Pubs

13.Private Tour of London’s Historic Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $306

Private 3.5-hour pub walk in London’s City with a top beer expert, four historic pubs, and half-pint tastings.

“We had a marvelous time touring the old pubs, learning something of the history and enjoying the ale. We would recommend this tour if you want to encounter some of the character of London's past as well as its present. Jim and Corina Orange, CA USA”

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Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!

14.Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour With Free Drinks!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $260

Private 4-hour London pub walking tour with free drinks, hotel pickup, and a guide who connects City stories to real pubs.

“My family and I absolutely loved this historic pub tour with Stephen. He showed up promptly at the agreed-upon meeting spot and time, and immediately charmed us with his vast knowledge of the history of London. It was fascinating learning about the various streets and corners of London and the original significance of each of the pubs we visited. Also, the drinks served at each bar were delicious. Seriously, Stephen is a more reliable Wikipedia and you would be hard pressed to find a better guide. My family and I will be booking future tours with Stephen when we return to London next time as he offers a wide variety…”

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Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London

15.Potter Pub Tour for Muggles: London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Potter Pub Tour in London for muggles, small group, four pub stops, Harry Potter film stories, and drink chances at each location.

“I really wanted to do another tour with Carlos and we went for the Harry Potter one (why not?!). He shared so many interesting facts and took us to the world of magic ✨️”

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