Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour
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Historic London Pubs Private Walking Tour

By Ye Olde England Tours
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Ages 16-99
Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Entry/Admission - The Viaduct Tavern
  • Entry/Admission - East End
  • Entry/Admission - London
  • Entry/Admission - Clerkenwell
  • Entry/Admission - Crown Tavern
  • Entry/Admission - London
  • Entry/Admission - The Seven Stars
  • Entry/Admission - Lincoln's Inn Fields
  • Entry/Admission - London
What's not included
  • Transportation to/from attractions


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • St. Paul's, Cheapside, City of London, London EC2V 6AA, UK
    We can meet you from any Central London hotel. Otherwise we can meet just outside St Pauls Underground Station, next to the Caffe Nero.
Pickup details
  • We can meet you at any Central London hotel, otherwise from just outside St Pauls Underground Station, next to the Caffe Nerro.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
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    • Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, 145 Fleet St, City of London, London EC4A 2BP, UK

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P10

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 8607P10

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    • Ye Olde England Tours
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      London, England
      Joined in July 2013
    • LightPacker740272
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Beautiful location and delicious food!
      We came here to celebrate someone's 60th birthday. The location of the hotel is beautiful. Unfortunately, we didn't book a room to stay-in so I can't comment on the rooms. The restaurant itself was spacious and has a great view of the lake. We came during lunch time. They offer a 2-course and 3-course meal. They also offer a children's menu. Overall, we loved the selection offered to us. The meals we ordered were all delicious. The portions were great too, even for the kids' portions. My kids who are usually picky eaters loved their meals too. On top of this, service was great. The staff are kind. They surprised the celebrant with a bday dessert at the end, and they also kindly gave us milk for my baby's bottle. I definitely would go back to this place again. Remember to book though as it was full when we went.
      Written March 16, 2025
    • Naughty-Nosha
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      RAF Hendon
      Didn't do the tour (nonTour not listed) but a well laid out set of hangers. Easy to find, free large carpark and free entry!! Nice on site café with good variety of basic meals! Highly recommend.
      Written January 23, 2025
    • JudyH410
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      Edinburgh must see
      Great! We enjoyed touring the castle and could have spent many more hours seeing it all. Highlights were the Scottish Crown Jewels, and the small chapel. We were fortunate to be there in August and attend the Military Tattoo on the Castle esplanade.
      Written December 10, 2024
    • Sara C
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fun and Interesting way to spend an evening in Oakham. Highly Recommend
      Stephen is extremely well versed in all things historical and is also very personable. We had a fun tour around town visiting four pubs with a drink included at each stop. He had anecdotes about the pubs’ history and also lesser-known facts about the town I grew up in. Entertaining for locals and visitors - a perfect balance of history and beer! We look forward to doing another one of Stephen’s tours in the future. Especially as he is totally open to customize any tour to suit your interest and the price is very reasonable.
      Written November 30, 2024
    • Sunshine03850536803
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Fascinating historical tour
      A very entertaining and educational experience. There is so much to learn about the wharf areas of london. Kevin, our guide, is exceptionally knowledgable. He added a rich layer of insight to the known history of the area and pointed out the non obvious. I highly recommend this tour.
      Written November 28, 2024
    • beckyah04
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A important City Filled with History and Kindness
      What a charming and delightful city! Me, my Daddy, my brother Brad and my Mum have decided to do the walking tour of Lincoln of the attractions of Lincoln that I never been before and the attractions in Lincoln were excellent and more important to other people when visiting Lincoln and I done the walking tour of Lincoln back in December 2012 when I was a young girl that I was in awe of the history, diversity and genuine kindness of the people we encountered.
      Written November 21, 2024
    • ToffeeDee
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      Wonderful Living Museum
      We always wanted to visit the museum and we were not disappointed. We had a wonderful experience visiting all the different area's. The staff are excellent and very knowledgeable throughout the park. We visited over two days as you need that time in our opinion to take it all in.
      Written November 18, 2024
    • C2271IUtonym
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      A walk through the history of the North East
      So much better than a normal museum mainly because of all the volunteer workers who interact in character and know so much about the era they are representing. The visit to the mine will live long in my memory as I had to bend so low to walk how on earth the miners managed is beyond me. Seeing pictures of miners working in an 18” high seam made me wonder how much of their body was covered in cuts and bruises and no doubt scabs. I have a greater understanding of the courage of these people now. The rest of the museum was as good especially the 1950s street but it’s churlish to pick one over the over. A great day for all the family for sure
      Written November 14, 2024
    • Shimmer1964
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      On holiday
      We visited here it's not cheap to get in but it's a year pass so if you come more than once it's worth it , but brilliant place to visit goes back in time it's a memory trip can spend hours in
      Written November 13, 2024
    • 752claref
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      Bloomsbury Walking tour
      An informative and enjoyable walk around Bloomsbury learning about the famous and creative past inhabitants. Stephen was a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide with a very easy manner and a relaxed way of delivering information and facts. Great fun as a late birthday treat. He even laid on the sunshine (well, possibly!)
      Written October 19, 2024
    • ChicagoJal2001
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Best tour guide ever!
      Marty was a fabulously entertaining guide. He went into great detail, and thoroughly answered all our questions. If you take this tour, ask for Marty!
      Written October 12, 2024
    • derekw993
      0 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Top class tour, top class company, top class guide
      On the strength of a brilliant and informative tour of Lincoln with Ye Olde England tours and our guide Stephen we booked Stamford and Oakham Private Tour. Once again this was a well thought out and delivered tour covering both the highlights and the lesser know little gems of these very different towns. Stephen met us in Oakham where he is now based and straightaway we knew that his vast knowledge of his subject and easy style would prove to be a winner as we explored this beautiful Rutland town before moving on to Stamford where once again we were treated to an informative tour of both the major and not so well known sites. Our day finished with an add on visit to picturesque Rutland Water and the beautiful and iconic Normanton Church. If you are looking for an informative and interesting tour delivered in a friendly and fun style then you can't go wrong with Ye Olde England Tours
      Written October 9, 2024
    • derekw993
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      5* Lincoln tour with a 5* guide
      Having chosen to visit Lincoln on a short break we decided that the best way to get to the heart of the City and its history was on a private walking tour and so we booked with Ye Olde England Tours and boy did we make the right choice. Stephen, our guide for the day was absolutely amazing, from meeting us at our accommodation right through to the end of the tour he was perfect, his depth of knowledge together with his easy, relaxed style and sense of humour make him the perfect host. With Stephen we got to see not just the big tourist highlights but other lesser known places of interest around the city that we simply would never have even known about much less visited had we been on our own. I cannot recommend Ye Olde England Tours and Stephen highly enough, so much so that we booked for another Lincolnshire tour
      Written October 9, 2024
    • todayisthebest
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      "The handshake" Please encourage men today to join and help others
      Happy to say, Kevin was our guide again. My husband and Kevin are Free Masons - hence "The handshake" Please encourage men today to join and learn how to help others.
      Written October 3, 2024
    • Miranda C
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      Fantastic Secret Gardens of London Walking Tour
      Please request Kevin for your next tour in London! He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about History. He is a fantastic storyteller and narrator as well. He takes good care of the people on his tour and makes you feel safe on the busy streets of London. Your time will be well spent with him!
      Written October 3, 2024
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    mjs7779
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Couples
    The Historic Pub Tour is highly recommended. Such a great way to get away from the usual touristy stuff.

    Stephen is a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, engaging, generous and personable.

    This private tour (that’s right, a private tour so no large groups, or a guide yelling their boring script or wearing dodgy audio sets!) took us off the tourist tracks and showed us an interesting and intriguing history of London, stopping at numerous authentic historical pubs and enjoying a drink at each one (the drinks were included in the price).

    Conversation easily flowed with Stephen. We enjoyed his stories and the way he shared his knowledge. He is a passionate guide who wants to give you a great experience.

    This tour was exactly what we were looking for and we can’t recommend it enough.
    Written August 31, 2023
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    Thank-you so much for your lovely review. I'm so glad that you had such a good time and tour with me. It was a lovely day!! My original reply disappeared but I wanted you to know I'm very grateful. Hope you're keeping well and have a great holiday somewhere nice in 2024!
    Written February 9, 2024
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    Evan S
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    Jul 2024 • Family
    This is a must for anyone coming to London. Steven is a fun and energetic character who knows everything about the city and beyond, answering any question I had to throw at him. Tours and history aren’t the most boring things in the world for me but it isn’t something I typically look forward to. However, looking back on the trip this was a highlight. Being able to see/tour the city and different pubs with a local was great. A lot of pubs we went to we would’ve never found on our own. Thanks Steven!
    Written July 27, 2024
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    Thank-you so much for your amazing review. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the tour so much. I love all our tours but the pub tour is one of my favourite and you get to see a different side of London too!
    Written December 19, 2024
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    sue s s
    St. Albans, UK59 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2024 • Couples
    Stephen took us on this amazing tour of some of the hidden historic pubs in london.We loved the day very much Stephen is very friendly chatty and has so much knowledge.
    We will go on one of his tours again and would thoroughly recommend his tours to everyone.
    we saw places we didn't know existed despite living only an hours drive from London .
    He also gave us a longer day than we expected and didn't feel rushed at all 10/10
    Written January 15, 2024
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    It was so nice to to spend the day with you. I'm glad you enjoyed our tour, I did too! It's amazing what there is to find in London away from the tourists sights and down all the nooks and crannies!
    Written February 5, 2024
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    Allison
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2024 • Friends
    Fabulous tour! A must-do if you have a free afternoon in London and are interested in some unique tid-bits and great storytelling! Stephen was an incredible guide who immediately fit in our group and felt like a friend; plus he always had a lively story to share with us over a pint! Would highly recommend this tour (or any of the Ye Olde England themed tours) and will be doing it again on my next trip to London!
    Written September 8, 2024
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    Thanks so much for your amazing review Allison. I hope you're all keeping well. It was lovely to meet you and I'm glad you enjoyed the tour as much as I did!
    Written December 12, 2024
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    HelenRichardUK
    Stansted Mountfitchet, UK29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    May 2022
    Stephen Liddell is a talented and entertaining guide. He is a mine of information; it's surprising he doesn't self-combust with all of it whirring around in his head and which he shares with you as you walk around the streets of London on a bespoke tour that he's crafted. It's like walking around with your favourite teacher and friend, having a conversation and, on this one, as it's a pub tour, the occasional bevvy to whet your whistle. He tells you tales, drops in anecdotes of people he's met and talked to; the famous and the everyday as you crisscross bits of London that are both familiar and never knew existed. Although we racked up some steps (not all with Stephen that day), we hardly noticed as we stopped at 4 or 5 pubs along the way, not all for an alcoholic drink ;)

    We enjoyed it so much that we're hoping to do his Secret Gardens later this year. I usually have to drag my husband along on walks, but he was thoroughly absorbed and has been praising Stephen's talents to friends and family since!
    Written July 4, 2022
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    Hello Helen! Hope you're both keeping well. I had such a lovely time with you on that tour and was thrilled to know that you enjoyed it too. Thank-you for the wonderful review and hope to see you again one day soon!
    Written January 14, 2023
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    lucia
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jan 2022 • Couples
    I have no words to describe how amazing this experience was and how amazing Stephen was. I came with very high expectations and they were surpassed at every pub, with every story, fact and with every moment spent with Stephen. This, without a doubt, and after 6 years living in London was the best thing I have done to this day.

    I booked it to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday and it was truly magical. Stephen is full of facts, interesting stories and a genuine passion for the city and what he does and it shines through making it an unforgettable experience. I will recommend this to everyone and I hope I will be able to do many more of the tours he does.

    Every pub was unique and wonderful, and I feel extremely lucky to have been part of this experience. This was a tour done with love, from the designing of the walk, to the care in every detail that he shared with us. By the end of the experience I felt like I was saying goodbye to an amazing new friend.
    Written January 25, 2022
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    Hi Lucia, I hope you're keeping well. I just want to thank you for such a kind and lovely review and thank-you both for being such incredible guests on this very special birthday surprise tour. It was a day I will never forget, truly a magical one and I'm very grateful for everything. I hope to see you again one day, stay well my friend!
    Written March 9, 2022
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    bill g
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2022 • Friends
    What a brilliant brilliant tour. Stephen enlightened us all with some obscure London history facts and stories. We alI loved his passion and knowledge; he is a walking encyclopaedia.

    We were lucky to go to some of the pubs that many people had their last ever drink in!

    If you get a chance to go on this tour, do book Stephen to do this.
    Written March 16, 2022
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    Thanks so much for your kind review. It was fantastic to meet you and it was a great day. Hopefully we can do it again one day in the future!
    Written January 9, 2023
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    Richard R
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2024 • Friends
    What an incredible tour!!! Our guide Stephen took us to five pubs that were fantastic with each one having a very unique history (and the beers were great too!). My favorite was the Mayflower, the oldest pub on the River Thames! Stephen is incredibly knowledgeable on London's history and shared many interesting stories about the pubs and the surrounding area.

    I would recommend this tour to anyone and we look forward to booking another tour with him next year!
    Written April 29, 2024
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    Thanks so much for your amazing review Richard. I am so glad you had fun and everyone else too. I hope you're keeping well and hopefully will see you again in a few months time!
    Written December 12, 2024
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    Karishma J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were a big group for the private tour and Stephen was an exceptional guide. I’ve personally been to London 5-6 times and I ended up seeing a lot of new neighborhoods and pubs that I hadn’t ever visited. Stephen is extremely knowledgeable, all of us were blown away by the fun facts and depth of history he shared.

    The pubs he took us to were exceptional and ones where the locals drink, no touristy spots. He was fun, delightful, kind, EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGABLE. He was one of the highlights of our trip, highly recommend.
    Written December 31, 2022
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    It was such a pleasure to spend the day with you all. What a lovely extended family you are. I'm so glad that you enjoyed our tour and pubs too. If you ever return to London, do let me know but for now thank-you again and Happy New Year to you all.
    Written December 31, 2022
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    Charlotte S
    1 contribution
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    Dec 2021
    Stephen took us on a wonderful tour around Clerkenwell on Christmas Eve and we had a fantastic time. His knowledge was incredible and gave us a tremendous insight into not only that part of London but London as a whole. He was warm, funny and really made us all feel relaxed. We were talking about all Christmas!
    Thanks Stephen!
    Written December 29, 2021
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    Thanks so much Charlotte. It was lovely to meet you and your family and a really neat way to spend Christmas Eve. I am glad you had such a nice time and I hear I might be seeing you all again in a few months!
    Written March 9, 2022
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