Pub Tour Questions,
Answered.

The Historic Pubs, Taverns, Ales and Tales Tour is £29 per person. Food and drinks are paid for separately, so you can choose exactly what you would like at each stop.

The group pub tour lasts approximately two hours.

The route visits four handpicked historic London pubs, each chosen for its atmosphere, history and local character.

The group tour currently runs every day at 2pm and 6pm. Check the live booking calendar for the departure available on your date.

The group tour starts at Waterhouse Square in central London. Your booking confirmation contains the full meeting instructions and the details you need to find your guide.

The route covers about 0.6 miles (1km) at a gentle pace, with regular stops inside the pubs. It is more about stories, conversation and historic rooms than strenuous walking.

Booking ahead is recommended, particularly for the popular 6pm departure and busier weekends. Same-day spaces may appear on the live calendar, but they are not guaranteed.

Yes. The tour runs in wet weather and London rain can make the old streets even more atmospheric. Bring a brolly and suitable shoes for the short walks between pubs.

You can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Cancellations within 24 hours are normally non-refundable. If the operator cancels, you receive a full refund.

No. Food and drinks are at your own expense on the £29 group tour. This keeps the ticket price simple and lets everyone order what they actually want.

Most guests choose three or four drinks during the two-hour tour, but there is no requirement to drink at every stop.

Absolutely. Every pub offers soft drinks and alcohol-free choices. The tour is built around London’s pub history, architecture and stories, not around how much anyone drinks.

Children can join, but contact the team before booking so they can advise on your group. The legal drinking age in the UK is 18, so younger guests can enjoy the history and alcohol-free drinks only.

Yes. Solo guests are welcome, and the small-group format makes it easy to chat with the guide and meet fellow travellers along the way.

Public tours are kept to a maximum of 16 guests, giving everyone more time with the guide and a relaxed experience at each pub.

Food is not included on the standard £29 tour. If you want a food-led experience, the dedicated Pub Food Tour includes classic British food and drinks in its ticket price.

Yes. Private tours are available for celebrations, corporate events, families and groups of friends, with a private guide and more flexibility around the experience.

A private tour can accommodate up to 25 guests. Smaller groups are welcome too.

Private tours start at £289 for the whole group. The final total changes with group size and is shown before payment in the booking form.

Private departures can currently be selected from midday to 7pm, subject to availability. Evening times are popular, so it is sensible to reserve those earlier.

The booking system can accept a private tour up to ten hours before departure when a guide and slot are available. For larger groups or a particular time, book earlier.

Private tours meet outside De Vere Holborn Bars, 138–142 Holborn, London EC1N 2SW, a short walk from Chancery Lane. Confirm the latest instructions in your booking email.

The Pub Food Tour is £79 per person, with the listed food and drinks included.

The three-hour experience visits four historic pubs and includes proper pies, scotch eggs and three to four drinks, alongside the stories shared by a local guide.

The Pub Food Tour currently meets at 1pm each day and lasts approximately three hours. The route is about 0.6 miles (1km) at a relaxed pace.

It is a history tour through pubs rather than a drinking challenge. You visit four historic venues while a local storyteller brings London’s fires, plots, writers, politicians and pub culture to life.

The experience uses a handpicked route of characterful historic pubs in central London. Keeping a little of the route as a surprise is part of the fun, and operational details can be confirmed with the team before booking if needed.

Expect stories about plagues, fires, rebellions, poets, playwrights, politicians and the people who shaped London over a pint. The focus is lively local storytelling rather than a dry lecture.

Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the London weather. A light waterproof or umbrella is useful, and bring valid photo ID if you plan to buy alcohol and may be asked to prove your age.

The experience mixes gentle walking, standing and time inside the venues. There is usually somewhere to sit during the tour, but seating cannot be guaranteed at every busy historic pub.