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Private Walking Tour: Historic and Hidden Pubs of London

London, United Kingdom
From 3 hours to 4 hours
(8)
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What You Will Do

The UK is well known throughout the world for it's many cosy, unusual, quirky, historic and atmospheric Pubs. This tour visits the best  London has to offer. Get away from the usual tourist trail and head into the hidden courts and alleys of old London. Expect colourful and sometimes grisly tales, flag stones, wooden panelling, quiet snug corners, and traces of the many people both great and ordinary who have propped up the bar in times past.  • The Oldest and Most Historic Inn's Tavern's & Pubs • Visit the Pub's Charles Dickens took inspiration from • Hidden Alley's, nook corners, and log fires • Try traditional Ales & Ciders • Hear the stories and history behind each PubA relaxed tour at your leisure and pace - Will you manage all 5 Pubs?

What's Included?

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • Private tour

What's Not Included?

  • Transportation to/from attractions - Mostly on foot, but some Tube travel involved.
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Outside Whitechapel Art Gallery

1

The Mayflower Pub

40 minutes

You will be personally met at your central London accommodation by your own private guide to begin your trail through the best and most historic pubs London has to offer. A relaxed, informative, and enjoyable tour tailored to your interests and pace. First up is -The Mayflower This waterside Tavern dates back to the 1500's, and in 1620 Christopher Jones docked his ship outside the Tavern. That ship was called the Mayflower and would take the founding colonists out to the New World that would become the USA. Those who have ancestry back to the Mayflower can ask to sign the register kept behind the bar. You can even purchase postage stamps, this tradition goes back to the time when the area was alive with sailors from all over the globe. They often had no time to go to a post office when ashore, so the Mayflower was granted a special licence. Crammed full of nautical items, a cosy fire place and candle lit, you really could be in a different age.

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Additional Information

This activity is operated by Richards Tours
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum age is 18 years

Guide Options

  • Guide - English