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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

Enjoy an afternoon stroll through London's liquid history, pausing to quench your thirst in 4 of the city's most historic pubs. Walk from historic Southwark to the bright lights of the West End, uncovering fascinating anecdotes and hidden stories. Meet your guide outside St Paul's underground station and set off on a gentle 2-mile stroll through some of London’s ancient streets. Walk down the so-called "street of shame", home to some of the city's historic boozers that sit alongside contemporary upmarket offices and restaurants. Gain an in-depth insight into the drinking culture of the city, and walk in the footsteps of legendary city chronicles such as Charles Dickens. Explore hidden backstreets and alleys, and uncover fascinating facts that are unknown even to the locals. Stop at no less than 4 different pubs to quench your thirst, with visits to taverns that date back as far as 1549. Pop into a grand Victorian gin palace and be amazed by the variety and quality of spirits on display. Finish your adventure close to Strand and Covent Garden, where you'll be a short walk from the theaters, shops, and restaurants of London’s West End. You can then discover even more historic venues with recommendations from your guide if you want to carry on your liquid tour into the evening.

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(283 reviews)

Freddy had a depth of knowledge that made the entire tour. History and booze and history of booze and listening to history while drinking booze what more could you ask from a guide whose university thesis was on the rise and fall of the English pub over the millennia. Cheers to you Freddy! Thank you for literally one of the best tours we have experienced in London.

Our guide was fantastic forgotten his name sorry, but absolutely a wealth of knowledge will definitely be booking again and recommended experience to all great to learn about history you never taught at school Great bunch of people we met and pubs too

Lynden was an excellent tour guide! He tied in relevant and historical information with lots of humor and made the tour even more enjoyable than expected.

Chris was a fantastic guide! Our group had a wonderful time with him. Will definitely be back!

Had an awesome time being a part of Adam’s group. Insightful, entertaining and well lubricated