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Private Walking Tour: Historic and Hidden Pubs of London

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The UK is well known throughout the world for it's many cosy, unusual, quirky, historic and atmospheric Pubs. This tour visits the best  London has to offer. Get away from the usual tourist trail and head into the hidden courts and alleys of old London. Expect colourful and sometimes grisly tales, flag stones, wooden panelling, quiet snug corners, and traces of the many people both great and ordinary who have propped up the bar in times past.  • The Oldest and Most Historic Inn's Tavern's & Pubs • Visit the Pub's Charles Dickens took inspiration from • Hidden Alley's, nook corners, and log fires • Try traditional Ales & Ciders • Hear the stories and history behind each PubA relaxed tour at your leisure and pace - Will you manage all 5 Pubs?
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  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour
  • Transportation to/from attractions - Mostly on foot, but some Tube travel involved.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point

Aldgate East Station (Stop E), London E1 1FE, UK Outside Whitechapel Art Gallery

  • 117 Rotherhithe St, London SE16 4NF, UK
    You will be personally met at your central London accommodation by your own private guide to begin your trail through the best and most historic pubs London has to offer. A relaxed, informative, and enjoyable tour tailored to your interests and pace. First up is -The Mayflower This waterside Tavern dates back to the 1500's, and in 1620 Christopher Jones docked his ship outside the Tavern. That ship was called the Mayflower and would take the founding colonists out to the New World that would become the USA. Those who have ancestry back to the Mayflower can ask to sign the register kept behind the bar. You can even purchase postage stamps, this tradition goes back to the time when the area was alive with sailors from all over the globe. They often had no time to go to a post office when ashore, so the Mayflower was granted a special licence. Crammed full of nautical items, a cosy fire place and candle lit, you really could be in a different age.
    40 minutes
  • 75 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH, UK
    The only surviving galleried Pub in London that dates back to Tudor times. Often referred to as William Shakespeare local, it also has connections to Charles Dickens and Sir Winston Churchill. The yard next to the George used to be the site of the Tabard Inn, featured in Canterbury Tales. The Bear Baiting, Cock Fighting and Bare knuckle Boxing may be long gone, but the George retains many of it's period features and eccentric clientele. Shakespeare if said to have performed plays in the courtyard here.
    40 minutes
  • 145 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BP, UK
    With cellars dating to the 13th Century and the upper rooms largely unchanged since the 1700's it's no wonder this Pub features on lists of the most atmospheric sites in London. A truly Dickensian Pub. The upstairs bar is as traditional as you can imagine, complete with a fireplace and wooden paneling that dates back to the reign of Charles II. Dr Samuel Johnson, David Garrick, and James Boswell are all said to have supped Ale and dined on Chops here. The most famous resident of this pub is Polly who sits stuffed in a glass box above the bar. This celebrity Parrot lived in the Pub for over 30 years, and became notorious for bad language and mimicking the sound of corks popping! Apparently the Hellfire Club met in the upper rooms here. The erotic tiles discovered in the 1960's seem to support that rumor. As your personal guide, I will make sure you know all the fascinating history of this very special pub.
    45 minutes
  • Ye Olde Mitre, London, United Kingdom
    A pub with a history stretching back to Tudor times. It is said the doorway is propped up with a tree that Queen Elizabeth I danced around. Tucked away down a tiny alley even people familiar with the area find Ye Olde Mitre hard to find. Definitely a strong candidate for London's oldest pub, It is also in the Diamond quarter of London, Hatton Garden. I wouldn't be surprised if some retired Safe Breakers, and Bank Robbers are among the regulars. It has certainly featured in many films and TV shows over the years, notably Snatch starring Brad Pitt. Fagin's Gang in Oliver Twist had their Den in this area too. Surely Dickens popped in for a pint?
    40 minutes
  • Cittie of Yorke, 22 High Holborn, London WC1V 6BN, UK
    There has been a Pub on this site since the 1400's. The current building is a mix of different centuries, with lots of nooks, crannies, and wooden booths. When open, its possible to go down into the cellars. Many notable figures throughout history have supped Ale here, or warmed their bones next to the curious triangular stove that stands in the middle of the main room. Fingers crossed we can get one of the cosy wooden booths and enjoy talking about our favourite pubs, and indeed drinks of the day.
    40 minutes
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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angeladP3215HY
16 Apr 2025
The pub tour with Richard was one of our favorite things we did during our trip and we tell everyone who’ll hear it. While we expected a standard tour, Richard exceeded those by telling us the history of not just the locations we visited, but every landmark we passed along the way. We learned so much and not just specific to the pubs we visited, it was really fascinating. Not only was it extremely informative from beginning to end but Richard really cared about giving us a great experience, like making sure we rode on a double decker bus, offering to take pictures with certain landmarks, giving recommendations, etc. You can tell he’s extremely passionate about his job and loves what he does. Do not miss tour with Richard, you won’t regret!
G4023VFpaulh
18 Aug 2024
Had a really good afternoon and the host Claire was passionate and engaging and really friendly. Would highly recommend
Kristen_S
28 Jun 2024
Wonderful.. Richard was so knowledgeable and showed us so much history in hidden old pubs thorough London. He was so knowldgeable, I would definitely use him again for future fun outings!
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