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Covent Garden Historic Pub Tour

From £250
2.5 hour tour Private Group people Covent Garden
★★★★★ 4.9 by 3,600+ travellers
Duration 2.5 hour tour
Starting at Covent Garden
Group Size Private Group
Price From £250

Why choose this tour

Do you love London's old pubs?

Visit the oldest pub in Covent Garden
Enjoy a drink (or three) with friends old and new
Visit the site of the first Punch and Judy show in England
Raise a glass to Nell Gwynn, the mistress of Charles II
Learn about the greatest drunken binge in English history
Small group size to ensure an enjoyable experience (between 2 and 14 people)
★★★★★ 4.9 by 3,600+ travellers

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About this tour

With over 430 pubs to choose from in Westminster, you may wonder where to begin!

Our tour will guide you to some of the oldest and the best, soaking in the historic atmosphere (and the ales) of Covent Garden on a drunken frolic through four centuries of alcoholic history.

Over ales, lagers and ciders your guide will enthrall you with tales of duels, romance and adventure… all fueled by liquor. Learn how London’s tastes in drink and entertainment evolved from the rollicking parties of the Restoration through the gin craze of the Georgians to the temperance movement of the Victorian era.

Contact us at info@funlondontours.com if you wish to book this as a private tour.

Tour details

This is the perfect tour if you want to learn about London in a more ‘fluid’ and ‘refreshing’ way…

On this 2 and a half hour tour we will visit four famous pubs, stopping for a drink in each. At the end you are welcome to say and carouse through the evening and into the night, though we suggest you take heed of the wisdom of Winston Churchill who said “I have taken more from Alcohol than alcohol has ever taken from me.”

Starting point
Meet directly outside Covent Garden underground station. Your guide will carry a Fun London Tours flag
Times & date
Private tour only
Contact info@funlondontours.com with your request.

Please note, drinks are not included in the cost of the tour. We recommend a half pint at each stop, though you are welcome to adapt this to your tastes and tolerance. An average pint in London in 2024 costs £6-£8.

Teetotallers welcome! All pubs have a wonderful range of soft drinks.

Please note, some of the venues on this tour do not have step free access. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any access needs.

Can I book a private tour?

Sure! Our guides tend to be booked quite far in advance – especially during peak times – but please email info@funlondontours.com with your request. We tend to have more availability on shorter private tours of 1.5 – 2 hours in length. As of January 2023, prices start at £250.

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