Following in the footsteps of Shakespeare and Dickens as you stumble along the “Street of Shame” on this fun London pub tour, pausing to quench your thirst in at least 4 historic pubs. On the tour, you’ll sample a wide selection of beer, gin and other delights at your leisure visiting some of the oldest pubs in the city, dating back 350 years.
Founded by local Londoners to celebrate the quirkier side of London life and history, Liquid History London Pub Tours are perfect for the culturally curious who want a different London experience. The small group walking pub tours delve into the road less-travelled of London uncovering the city’s liquid history.
The London pub tour is a gentle 2 mile amble through some of London’s hidden treasures. En-route you’ll enjoy iconic sights such as St.Paul’s Cathedral before exploring secret alleyways and quiet courtyards far from the maddening crowds. Listen to the gruesome legends of Sweeney Todd, meet famous parrots, hear how the Great Fire formed the modern city, savour architectural icons, eavesdrop in the legal heart of London and even hear the haunted happenings of London’s most ghostly pubs, before finishing on the edge of Covent Garden where another drink awaits.
On the tour, you’ll hunt out the real ales that London is famous for visiting ancient art nouveau gems to back street boozers and Victorian gin palaces. But don’t worry if you prefer something different and even non-alcoholic. Gin lovers might find over 60 to choose from, whilst non-drinkers can still enjoy a historic day out without anything sinful passing your lips.
Although there’s only have time for a cheeky pork pie and pickles or scotch egg along the route, this London pub tour finishes close to many pubs serving delicious pub classics. You can even enjoy fish and chips in one of London’s most haunted pubs, which is over 500 years old.
- A unique London pub crawl where you get to share the afternoon with someone born, bred or resident in London
- See London through local eyes, jot down recommendations, and begin to understand what makes the city really tick
- No umbrellas, name badges or loud speakers. Just up to 14 travellers in search of London’s finest pubs
- Wide-ranging, eclectic, irreverent, and tongue-in-cheek narrative to keep you entertained throughout the tour