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11 Drinking Tours in London Worth the Morning

11 tours  ·  from $20 a head

The good drinking tours in London here go weeks ahead, and the great ones go first. Below: which 11 to book early, what each includes and where they differ.

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Starting near St. Paul’s and Blackfriars Bridge
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Explore four historic London pubs with a lively local guide, St. Paul’s, Fleet Street, Dickens, ale, gin, and 500 years of city stories.

“Completely worth it! You will love this tour if you love history, drinks, and new friends. So much fun!”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour - Starting at Piccadilly Circus at 2:00 pm
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Explore Soho’s music past and historic pubs in a small group, with stories of The Beatles, Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart.

“We visited four pubs in London, all with different atmospheres and history all tied to the London music scene. Our tour guide Gherto was knowledgeable in all aspects UK history, culture, and the music scene making the tour a highlight of our vacation. By the end of the tour, Gherto felt more like family than just our tour guide. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you can get Gherto as your guide.”

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Pub Crawl of Central London - The Leicester Square route and changing stop count
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Pub Crawl of Central London

4.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

London nightlife made easy: visit up to five bars and clubs, meet people from around the world, and save with included drinks and entry.

“We were mistaken thinking a pub crawl was traveling to old pubs with rich history. Instead it was like night clubbing. Everyone was very friendly and enjoyable! The hosts were wonderful!”

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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art - Starting at Tally Ho in Lambeth
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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

5.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

See Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, a historic pub, and Waterloo graffiti by bike on this lively small-group London tour.

“Jack is a fun and knowledgeable tour guide who engages the group with local insights and occasional history trivia questions. Bikes were Pashleys, a respected British brand that are an easy ride. No gears. It is flat terrain. We came away with lots of British history and, moreover, an understanding of London from day one. Enjoyed the stop at the Grafitti Tunnel and the chance to do some spray painting. The pub visit changed my standards on ales for good. We highly recommend this tour!”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - The storytelling is the real attraction
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London - From Cheapside to London’s wartime past
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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

Historic Pub Walking Tour of London - Starting at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

8.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Explore four historic Covent Garden pubs on a four-hour London walking tour with local stories, drink tips, and a guaranteed seat in an 800-year-old pub.

“Fun way to spend an afternoon - Connor gave lots of great info about the pubs, and also the beers (and other drinks) available. Definitely would recommend for your trip to London!”

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London Pub Crawl - The later clubs and the night’s weak spots
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London Pub Crawl

9.London Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 247 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $29

London pub crawl through the West End with free entry, drink deals, shots, a photographer, and lively guides for a social night out.

“Great pub crawl - although club at the end was a little dead, the 2nd and 4th bars were super fun! Had an amazing night out with host Amy and would absolutely do again!”

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Camden Pub Crawl in London - Five venues, five different Camden moods
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Camden Pub Crawl in London

10.Camden Pub Crawl in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 238 reviews · from $34

Explore Camden after dark on a seven-hour pub crawl with four free shots, five venues, drink discounts, photos, and lively hosts.

“We joined the Camden Pub Crawl in January 2025 as a group of three girls in our 30s, and it was an absolute blast! The group was a great mix of locals and tourists. Our host, Liz, was amazing—super friendly, organized, and just the kind of peRead more”

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The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour - The Sutton Arms and your first half-pint
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The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour

11.The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $102

Explore haunted pubs, plague sites, old churches, and execution grounds on a small-group London walk led by engaging guide Arthur.

“Interesting historical inputs. The guide has studied history and knew lots about all kinds of topics. Not just reciting, but "living" the stories. We loved it.”

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