Bars & pub crawls · HISTORIC PUB TOURS
Etched glass, snob screens, a bar Dickens drank at and a cellar older than the street above it. These 15 walks go into the pubs that have been open for centuries, with prices, walking distances and how many drinks are included.
Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London to Covent Garden with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddy, or Dave. Visit four distinctive pubs, hear stories tied to Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, law, and local life, and buy drinks as you go.
“Completely worth it! You will love this tour if you love history, drinks, and new friends. So much fun!”
Walk from Wenceslas Square to Lesser Town with a guide such as Gabi, Lukas, Linton, or Keegan. You’ll visit four tucked-away pubs, receive one beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and learn Prague’s history along the way.
“We had so much fun on our tour with Lukas! We learned the history of Prague and were shown great spots to visit. Lukas played games with us at each stop and make the entire tour engaging and fun for all. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to see Prague and have fun!”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four historic pubs linked to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. Guides such as Ben, Gherto, Tom, Harvey, and Callum bring the stories to life. Drinks are extra.
“Great tour from beginning to end. Tom was brilliant and knew his craft. Passionate about music in general and who doesn't love hearing stories over a 1/2 pint of beer. All four pubs were crowded (cuz its December in Central London), but Tom made it work and we were always having a good time in our group of 7. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys music stories (drinking not required, but it keeps you warm)”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside St Paul’s Underground station for a gentle two-mile walk through old lanes, famous drinking streets, four historic pubs, and a grand Victorian gin palace. Guides such as Dave, Tim, Shadow, and Lachlan mix London stories with humor. Drinks cost extra.
“Tour was fantastic, Adam was super informative and a lot of fun!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk through Soho’s music-soaked streets, stopping at four historic pubs. Hear stories about Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, Mozart, and the Sex Pistols, with time to buy drinks and chat with the group.
“Henry was amazing it was by far the best tour we had in london !! we had the best time, highly recommend !”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St James’s and its historic pubs with a local guide such as Ben, Luke, Henry, or Tom. Expect royal and celebrity stories, four pub stops, drink suggestions, and a small group of no more than 12. Drinks and food cost extra.
“Fun and informative tour. Was a memorable way to start our New Year’s Eve celebration. Our tour guide Ben was knowledgeable and added in some additional stops that we enjoyed as well. Would recommend.”
Start at Six Pence Pub for a two-hour evening walk through Savannah’s haunted Historic District. Guides such as Pierce, Andre, and Kelly mix ghost tales, city history, Colonial Park Cemetery, and stops at up to four local bars. Drinks cost extra, and you must be 21 or older.
“Great walking tour with very knowledgeable host. Pubs we visited were classic Savannah pubs. I would recommend this activity.”
Walk through the City of London and Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Ricky, or Adam. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about churches, courts, Dickensian streets, gin, beer, and London’s wartime past.
“Despite the atrocious weather, we had a great time. Adam was a fantastic guide, good company and knowledgeable about the historical and alcoholic aspects of the tour. Would recommend.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a 2.5-hour walk through royal London. Visit four historic pubs near Buckingham Palace, hear stories of Churchill, royalty, music, and film, and buy drinks as you go. Guides may include Tom, Henry, Danny, Ben, Luke, or Carlos.
“Had an amazing afternoon with our group. Our guide Luke was excellent, making sure there was a fun, easy atmosphere with a good variation between history, interesting facts, drink recommendations and time to chat with one another. Met some really lovely people on this tour.”
Walk from Amsterdam’s Old Town and Chinatown into the Red Light District with a local guide such as Pilar, David, Pedro, or Michael. Learn about prostitution, coffee shops, smartshops, and historic pubs, then finish near Dam Square with time to rest in a traditional pub.
“The red light district tour was excellent with our tour guide Foxy! He was very informative, thorough and kept the perfect pace. I would highly recommend it. We took the 800pm tour!”
Join professional actors such as Emma, Dougal, Mike, Hazel, Paul, or David for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh. Expect poems, songs, comic character work, historic pubs, and stories about Burns, Stevenson, Scott, and other Scottish writers. Drinks are optional.
“This is a fun experience for people that love literary history. There is some walking as you have to walk to the different pubs, but it is very manageable.”
Meet at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm and walk with a local guide to four historic Covent Garden pubs. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, and Carolina share pub tales, London lore, and drink tips. You get reserved seating at an 800-year-old pub, but drinks and food cost extra.
“We loved this tour and have already recommended it to our friends. Our guide was so knowledgeable and put 100% into this descriptions and answering our questions. It was so interesting to hear about the history behind the pubs and also many of London's famous buildings and myths that we had never heard of before. For £10 each this is amazing value for money and we will be booking another London tour for next week. Julie and Barry from Orpington”
Walk The Rocks with a lively local guide, stopping at four old pubs for a craft beer, cider, wine, or soft drink at each. Hear stories of convicts, larrikin gangs, the 6 o’clock swill, plague, ghosts, and Sydney’s first European settlement. Groups are capped at 15.
“Excellent tour of the Rocks and four fabulous pubs that date back more than 100 years. The beers were all excellent and there were plenty to choose from. Our guide Tanya was very entertaining and her knowledge of the British discovery of what is today Australia was excellent. Highly recommend!”
Walk from Wenceslas Square to Charles Bridge with an English-speaking guide such as Gabi, Keegan, Sam, or Honza. Visit four historic pubs, hear tales of presidents, rock stars, and politicians, and enjoy four included drinks while seeing Prague’s best-known sights.
“Amazing tour of Prague's three main areas, visits to amazing pubs and sights with a very entertaining guide Keegan. really enjoyed the tour and stories. Much recommended!”
Walk through downtown St. Augustine for 2.5 hours with a guide such as Mike, Sarah, Steve, or Q. Hear haunted-pub tales, visit several bars, pause at a cemetery, and collect a souvenir. Drinks and food cost extra, and some stops may allow only beer or wine.
“Carl was fantastic. His stories were so interesting and he was attentive to his guests. The pubs we visited were great and a fantastic was to get to know the city and its history.”
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