Tours/London/Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London
Viator · group up to 12 pax

Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

5.0(916)London1 hour
VIATOR5.0(195)TRIPADVISOR5.0(721)

Description

Join us on a majestic journey through time as we discover four historic, hidden, royal pubs dating back centuries that you would never find alone! Uncover mysteries concealed beneath the streets of London, where alleyways and secret tunnels have transported kings and queens of years gone by. Discover the palace where Ed Sheeran nearly lost an ear during a night of revelry with a princess, and be regaled with thrilling and hilarious stories of scandal, romance, intrigue, and legendary events. Hear tales of Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, James Bond, Queen Elizabeth II, and many other great British characters while sampling awesome British beers in off-the-beaten-path pub sanctuaries. Your exquisite walking adventure will immerse you in the unseen grandeur of London’s past and present while avoiding the crowds and doing as the locals do. Your expert, charming guide is guaranteed to have you laughing throughout with engaging storytelling, enthusiasm, and plenty of humour.

Tour Options

Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

Itinerary

10 min

The oldest Royal Palace in Westminster and the monarchy's official residence (even though they don't live there!).

Highlights

Veteran Local Guide

What's included

Included
Veteran Local Guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Tips / Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(916)

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A3441SJshawnc
June 23, 2026
An Outstanding Royal Historic Pubs Tour with Ben C.

Ben C. was a fantastic guide on the Royal Historic Pubs Tour! Not only did he take us to four historic pubs, but he also shared fascinating stories and historical insights about each one. He even offered excellent drink recommendations along the way. What made the tour especially memorable was that, beyond the pubs themselves, Ben pointed out—and in some cases took us inside—several other historic establishments throughout the St. James’s area. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made the experience both entertaining and educational. Thanks again, Ben, for an outstanding tour!

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CSCTO
June 23, 2026
Our Pub Walk

We had a great time with our guide Al. His enthusiasm and fun attitude really made for a fun time. I highly recommend this tour!

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Joseph_F
June 22, 2026
Hanging with Fun Uncle Al!

Our Pub Tour Guide Al was top notch! He kept it light and interesting, with some incredible historical context and overall super fun! We highly recommend this tour and especially our new friend in London, Al! Cheers!

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Meander28568052645
June 19, 2026
Great tour!

Ended up with private tour with Tom…he was interesting had lots of great stories. He was very entertaining and enthusiastic!

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haydnm313
June 14, 2026
Fantastic

Ben was a fantastic host! Full of energy and extremely enthusiastic about his lovely city! If Ben’s Mother is reading this, you did a good job!

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741lidyah
June 13, 2026
Fun!

The tour was absolutely amazing, and I enjoyed every minute of it. Danny was knowledgeable, funny, and engaging, sharing lots of interesting information while making the experience fun and enjoyable. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone

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harryrostron
June 12, 2026
Excellent tour guide, Ben gave the history context and charm, and made the whole experience very enjoyable!

Ben was a superb host, funny and engaging. He really brought the history to life! Couldn’t recommend this tour enough, as someone from the UK but not London I had no idea so much iconic history could be packed in to a tour of 4 pubs!

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elizaw391
June 8, 2026
So Much Fun!

Danny was a fantastic tour guide and this was easily the highlight of our trip to London. Would highly recommend!

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yasmink892
June 6, 2026
Incredible pub tour with amazing stories!

We had an amazing experience on a rainy Saturday afternoon wandering through local pubs with such cool stories behind them with Luke. You’ll have the best time. Visit four pubs off the beaten path and enjoy a few drinks! It was a great time. Highly recommend!

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Dennis M
June 2, 2026
London pub tour

We had a very small group in our tour which allowed us to easily interact with our tour guide Luke. We visited some very interesting and out of the way pubs during our 3 hour tour. Luke made some excellent beer suggestions at each pub we visited and provided some very interesting commentary about London and the pubs we visited.

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