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3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London

Activity Duration (12 hours to 1 day)
Moderate
Hosted in English
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3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London
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Overview

About

Immerse yourself in London’s pub culture with a tour to take you to some of the city’s finest, strangest, and most historic boozers. From Blackfriars to Fleet Street and plenty of places in between, you’ll explore the weird and the wonderful sides of London’s watering holes. Learn all about the pubs and their history from your guide as you walk and drink.

At a Glance

  • Ages: Ages 18-100, max of 15 per group
  • Type: Mobile ticket
  • Duration: 3h
  • Live Guide: English

What you'll do

Itinerary


This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At:

Blackfriars Bridge, Blackfriars Rd., London SE1 9UD England

We first head to The Blackfriar Public House, discuss Tudor times up until the more modern history surrounding this area and the beautiful example of an art-deco pub in The Blackfriar.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At:

Old Bailey, London EC4M 7EH England

We head to a Victorian Public House outside the Highest Criminal Court of the land. We discuss crime and punishment and historic London life.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At:

St. Etheldreda's Church, Ely Place Holborn Circus, London EC1 England

We discuss this old area of London, visiting a watering hole that is a secret to many, but was first built under the rule of Henry Viii for the workers under Bishop Goodrich.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By:

Temple Church, Temple King's Bench Walk, London EC4Y 7BB England

We visit the Temple district and hear the history of Common Law.

Pass By:

Dr. Johnson's House, 17 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE England

We hear the history surrounding once of the most important people in London's history.

Stop At:

Fleet Street, London EC4A 2DQ England

We visit and finish at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Filled with history, you will hear the stories of this great Tavern where we finish our tour.

Duration: 40 minutes

Meeting and pickup

Start: Pickup at the meeting point.

The Blackfriar, 174 Queen Victoria St, Greater, London EC4V 4EG, UK

We meet outside The Blackfriar.

End: This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What is included?

Professional Tour Guide

What is not included?

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities

Additional Information

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers

Meet your host

The Great Weekender LTD
The Great Weekender LTD
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Host since 2001
“We help people experience places properly - through story, context, and local insight.” ​ At The Great Weekender, we create small-group tours that go beyond the surface - designed to help you truly understand the places you visit. From the stories behind the British Museum to the culture and identity of neighbourhoods like Brixton, our experiences are built around story, context, and local insight. No rushed itineraries. No generic tours. Just thoughtfully designed experiences that make your time count.

Itinerary

London Half-day Tours Itinerary (2026 Guide) – What You'll See & Do

Explore the full itinerary for 3-Hour Historic Pub Experience in London in London, United Kingdom (UK). This half-day tours experience includes 4 stops over 1 day. Duration: 12 hours. Activity level: Moderate.

No meal included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.

Here is the starting point

Blackfriars Bridge
1

Blackfriars Bridge

Stop: 30 minutes
Blackfriars Bridge

We first head to The Blackfriar Public House, discuss Tudor times up until the more modern history surrounding this area and the beautiful example of an art-deco pub in The Blackfriar.

2

Old Bailey

Stop: 40 minutes
Old Bailey

We head to a Victorian Public House outside the Highest Criminal Court of the land. We discuss crime and punishment and historic London life.

3

St. Etheldreda's Church

Stop: 30 minutes
St. Etheldreda's Church

We discuss this old area of London, visiting a watering hole that is a secret to many, but was first built under the rule of Henry Viii for the workers under Bishop Goodrich.

4

Fleet Street

Stop: 40 minutes
Fleet Street

We visit and finish at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese. Filled with history, you will hear the stories of this great Tavern where we finish our tour.

This concludes the tour.

You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.
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