Top 13 Drinking Tours in London

1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London toward Covent Garden, stopping at four historic pubs. Guides such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, Mark, and Dave combine pub customs with stories of Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, lawyers, and London life. The group is limited to 14, and all drinks are extra.

“Our Irish tour guide Dave was terrific, being both knowledgeable and entertaining. We happened to run across the local artist Ben Wilson (chewing gum paintings) at work and got to meet him and learn about his work, which can be found all over the city. Also we witnessed some activity apparently related to the Irish rap group Kneecap and a small crowd of their vocal supporters outside of a courthouse on the way to our final pub. Both random events, but the way Dave incorporated these serendipitous encounters into our tour so seamlessly, it felt as though we were just exploring the city with a local friend. After the tour,…”

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2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Victoria to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. Expect lively guiding, countryside views, a one-course pub lunch, and short visits at major sights. Castle and Stonehenge entry depend on the option you book, while the Roman Baths cost extra. The day ends near Gloucester Road at about 8:30 PM.

“This tour was awesome and our guide (can’t recall his name, but he was very knowledgeable and quippy) was great too! We loved all of the stops & activities—it was a really well thought out schedule.”

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3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

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

Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho’s music and pub history, visiting four distinctive venues linked to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. Guides such as Ben, Gherto, Tom, Harvey, Danny, and Callum mix stories with practical drink tips. Your ticket covers the guide and pub entry, but not drinks or food.

“Tom was a fantastic tour guide. If you like music you’ll love the tour. Really fun stories and great bars we returned to later in our trip. This was a trip highlight for us!”

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4.Pub Crawl of Central London

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

Start at Zoo Bar & Club in Leicester Square, then follow hosts such as Liz, Liam, Ali, or Stacie to up to four more nightlife venues. You get free entry, small shots, drink discounts, and photos. Arrive at 7:45pm for the full five-stop route, or later for fewer venues.

“More of a bar crawl than pubs. We went at 7:45 and did the 4-5 stops. Very fun and you end up at a bar with dance floor attached. The first pub on the tour should be taken out as it was very dingy and dirty. Glodi did an excellent job as host. Everyone on the tour was friendly and welcoming.”

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

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

Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and along the Thames with guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie. You’ll stop at the Lamb & Flag pub, cross Westminster Bridge, and spray-paint your own art at the Waterloo Graffiti Tunnel. The route is gentle but still takes place on city streets.

“Loved the amazing experience! So Knowledgeable and enjoy seeing and hearing about details of history!”

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6.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $81

At Alcotraz London, you enter in an orange jumpsuit, smuggle in a bottle of gin, rum, or whisky, and hand it over for custom cocktails made with syrups, bitters, liqueurs, and purees. Actors play inmates, guards, and the Warden during a 1-hour-45-minute theatrical session in a metal-cell setting.

“We had a great time, experience was brilliant, so much fun, cocktails were lovely too, would highly recommend to anyone”

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7.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St. James’s, stopping at historic pubs while guides such as Ben, Luke, Henry, Tom, and Carlos share royal tales, local lore, and drink tips. The 2 to 3-hour tour costs $44.38, includes a veteran local guide, and limits groups to 12 people.

“The history is great and the beer is even better. The tour guide showed us some stuff I would have never expected.”

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8.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Visit Bombay Sapphire’s distillery at historic Laverstoke Mill, 24 km from Winchester. You’ll make a G&T, watch a short film, explore the botanical glasshouses, sample ten botanicals, and learn about vapour infusion. Guides including Luke, Naomi, Nick, and Helen have led highly praised tours. Allow 90 minutes and wear sensible shoes.

“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”

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9.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173

Walk from Cheapside toward Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Adam, or Ricky. Visit characterful pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while learning about London history. Drinks cost extra, and your guide can shape the route around your group’s interests.

“Lachlan Andrews was a fantastic London pub tour guide!! He knew so much about each pub we visited and the beers/ales/casks they served. He also was very knowledgeable about London history. Our group of 5 really enjoyed our tour and would highly recommend Lachlan.”

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10.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

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

Start at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm and walk through central London to four historic pubs, ending in Covent Garden. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, Carolina, and Connor share pub folklore, London stories, and drink suggestions. You pay for drinks and food separately, and all participants must be at least 18.

“Meet on the river side of embankment tube station. I looked at instructions and this was not prominent enough.”

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11.London Pub Crawl

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

Meet at Simmons Bar near Piccadilly Circus at 8:45 pm for a four to five hour crawl through London nightlife. You’ll visit several pubs and bars, get free entry, discounted drinks, and free shots, with a photographer on hand. Guides such as Will, Amy, and Pukka have been praised for keeping the group involved, though venues and guide quality can vary.

“I decided on this as my last night in London/Europe goodbye bash. Pukka and the group did not disappoint! From the beginning Pukka was the life of the party. Not as the center of attention, but in getting everyone engaged and having a good time! It is a definite skill that he does very well. It showed in the way he constantly circulated through the group to make sure everyone was having a good time. My only critique would be that some of the venues visited were very small for the size of the group that we brought in. Now this is a difficulty in every city nightlife, but does…”

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12.Camden Pub Crawl in London

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

Join London Party Pub Crawl at 7:30 pm outside Belushi’s Camden for a seven-hour night through Camden’s pubs and clubs. You’ll get free entry, four free shots, drink discounts, host-led bar hopping, and digital photos. Hosts such as Liz and Amy have earned warm praise for welcoming solo participants and keeping the group together.

“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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13.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three and a half hours eating your way through Camden with a guide such as Tom, Ryan, or Luke. Try birria tacos, Indonesian curry, char siu pastries, Italian fried pizza, cheese, apple crumble, drinks, and a secret dish while exploring Camden Lock, Regent’s Canal, Hawley Wharf, Cyberdog, and the Amy Winehouse statue. Groups are capped at 12.

“King Tom was our guide. He was amazing!! He was knowledgeable about the history and the food connections. Highly recommend this tour.”

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