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

65 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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4.8 /5
based on 38 Walks’ customer ratings
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4.8 /5
38 reviews
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Latest reviews
Excellent
Rowena was awesome! Her in-depth knowledge of London History made the experience so terrific. I would definitely book more tours with Rowena.
Tripadvisor customer · Dina · Aug 06, 2025
Excellent
Rowena,The tour, guides knowledge was fantastic. Loved the tour, food and knowledge. Would recommend the tour to everyone!
Tripadvisor customer · CRAIG · Aug 06, 2025
Excellent
Sharon was awesome! Super knowledgeable and give suggestions for things to do afterwards that are close by.
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jun 29, 2025
Excellent
It was perfect!
GetYourGuide customer · United States · Jun 20, 2025
Excellent
This was a great experience! We visited four different historic pubs in the oldest part of London. Our tour guide Becki was delightful, and took great care of us. She shared interesting and informative stories as we walked between pubs that introduced us to the history and character of the neighborhood. I didn't expect to get such great stories and a sense of the role of the pub in London. The food was traditional "pub snacks" and was tasty. It may vary but we had pork pie, fish and chips, whitetail, and as scotch eggs. They were paired with the beer at each stop (ales, stout, cider). One of us didn't drink, but still really enjoyed the experience. We wanted to learn about British pubs and try something new. This tour with Becki was even better than we expected!
Tripadvisor customer · Bob · Jun 12, 2025

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 us at [email protected] so we can arrange your visit.

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