Tastes, Tales & Traditional Ales: Food Tour of London's Historic Pubs

166 reviews

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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Verified Customer reviews

Verified ratings
4.8 /5
based on 57 Walks’ customer ratings
Overall rating
4.8 /5
57 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Our tour guide was phenomenal. She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and willing and able to answer any questions.
Verified · Steven · USA · Male · May 05, 2026
Excellent
Absolut super! Würde ich jedem empfehlen der nach London reist
Tripadvisor customer · Lukas · May 01, 2026
Excellent
Our tour guide was an amazing host. She was interesting and funny.
Verified · Clare · Australia · Female · Apr 29, 2026
Excellent
Great experience. We learned a lot about London Pub culture and history, with great food and drink pairings. Would highly recommend!
Tripadvisor customer · Alyssa · Apr 28, 2026
Excellent
The tour guide Shadow was super cheerful, and was an all around fun person to have on the tour. Seeing the gems that are historic pubs was a phenomenal experience. They arent ones I would have likely found on my own.
Tripadvisor customer · Greg · Apr 28, 2026

FAQs

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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