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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

1. 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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4.9 / 5

based on 283 reviews

Our tour guide, Ricky, was awesome! We had 16 people in our group (from 4 different countries) and he did such a great job of including everyone. He shared so many neat facts-without looking at notes! I recommend this tour to anyone that loves history

This was a great historical pub! It is in your best interest to take this tour to meet new people, drink, and learn about central London

Kevin was our guide who had plenty of amusing tales and facts. relaxed pace and a chance to chat with others in our group

Kevin was awesome! You’ll be Lucy if you have him on your tour l. Very nice pubs!

Guide shared a lot of historical insights and funny anecdotes.