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(920)London1 hour
VIATOR5.0(196)TRIPADVISOR5.0(724)

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

5.0
920 reviews
5
913
4
5
3
1
2
1
1
0

Important Information

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

Reviews(920)

M
Montana142
July 3, 2026
An excellent pub walk.

Our guide Ben was friendly, entertaining and fun to be with. He made us all feel at ease and gave us lots of interesting information about the pubs, their origins and the surrounding area.

S
Sara_B
July 1, 2026
Great time

Alan was a great guide and storyteller! Learned a little history in a most enjoyable way. Definitely recommend.

P
Pioneer78971
June 30, 2026
Great storyteller and pubs

Such a great time with Alan! He's a wonderful storyteller and we loved the pubs we visited, along with tips for other places to go. We would not have found these pubs on our own, and even if we did, we would have missed the all the stories. If you want to learn a little about London in the most entertaining way, try a pub tour with Al.

P
P7111PVkevins
June 28, 2026
Pub Tour, Excellent, Alan is Wonderful. Good Times.

Wonderful time, not a drinker and still loved the tour. Alan was fantastic!!

A
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!

C
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!

J
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!

M
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!

H
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!

7
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

You might also like...