Tastes, Tales & Traditional Ales: Food Tour of London's Historic Pubs
3.5 hours
Max 12
Why take this tour?
Highlights
- Learn to navigate the overwhelming choice of pubs in London with an expert guide to show you the way.
- Enjoy traditional pub fare and a drink at every stop.
- Hear the stories behind these historic places from the people who work behind the bar.
- Discover pubs where historical figures and literary legends once drank.
- Play a pub game from the 15th century and chat with London locals.
- Sites Visited
- 4 historic pubs in the City of London
- Tour Includes
- 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking guide
Live like a Londoner at the city's best pubs that have been serving ale and food for hundreds of years.
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4.8 /5
based on 38 Walks’ customer ratingsOverall rating
4.8 /5
38 reviewsRating summary by category
Latest reviews
Excellent
Pete was a fantastic tour guide. Visited four classic pubs with unique history and food/drink was on point. Highly recommend.
GetYourGuide customer · Mike · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
¡Muy buena experiencia! Recomendada <br />Desde el tiempo en cada lugar, explicación y servicio. Te enseña de historia mientras te muestra los lugares donde la pasarás súper! <br /><br />Muchas gracias
Tripadvisor customer · Maria · Oct 29, 2025 Excellent
Very good experience! Recommended <br />From Time to Place, Explanation and Service. It teaches you history while showing you the places where you will have a great time! <br /><br />Thank you very much
Tripadvisor customer · Maria · Oct 29, 2025 Excellent
Kate was the best!!! So much gin and learned a lot! Pubs were historic and super memorable. Plus a vast amount of local london history! Would recommend!!!!!
Tripadvisor customer · kcnat · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Kate was a great fun tour guide who was very engaging. All pubs were a great visit too and met a great group of people. I would recommend doing this tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Daniel · Oct 27, 2025
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Pete was a fantastic tour guide. Visited four classic pubs with unique history and food/drink was on point. Highly recommend.
GetYourGuide customer · Mike · Oct 30, 2025 Excellent
Very good experience! Recommended <br />From Time to Place, Explanation and Service. It teaches you history while showing you the places where you will have a great time! <br /><br />Thank you very much
Tripadvisor customer · Maria · Oct 29, 2025 Excellent
¡Muy buena experiencia! Recomendada <br />Desde el tiempo en cada lugar, explicación y servicio. Te enseña de historia mientras te muestra los lugares donde la pasarás súper! <br /><br />Muchas gracias
Tripadvisor customer · Maria · Oct 29, 2025 Excellent
Kate was a great fun tour guide who was very engaging. All pubs were a great visit too and met a great group of people. I would recommend doing this tour.
Tripadvisor customer · Daniel · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
Kate was the best!!! So much gin and learned a lot! Pubs were historic and super memorable. Plus a vast amount of local london history! Would recommend!!!!!
Tripadvisor customer · kcnat · Oct 27, 2025 Excellent
A must do when in London!! Our guide Becky was amazing. Very informative and so much fun! Would absolutely do this again when in town.
Tripadvisor customer · Amber · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Becky is the best and very entertaining. I will do this again next time I am in London. Very happy with the food and drinks. Thank you
Tripadvisor customer · Patrick · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Best experience with Becky! We stopped at 4 different pubs with food at each stop. Highly recommend this tour and ask for Becky!
Tripadvisor customer · Beatrice · Oct 24, 2025 Excellent
Kate was amazing! The perfect mix of fun and knowledge with an excellent sense of humor. The pubs were great, off the beaten path.
Tripadvisor customer · Robyn · Oct 18, 2025 Excellent
Kate was an amazing guide! So engaging and fun to hang out with. The pubs were also great to explore and trying a variety of drinks. 10/10
Tripadvisor customer · Kayla · Oct 18, 2025FAQs
Is this tour accessible for wheelchairs, strollers or for those with mobility impairments?
Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments, or for wheelchairs or strollers. Please contact the Guest Experience team at [email protected] or call +39 068-596-0143 (Italy) or 888-683-8670 (USA) to make alternative arrangements.
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