London Pub, Beer & Gin Tours
The London pub is a national institution – cask ale pulled by hand, dark wood and etched glass, and centuries of history behind the bar. Tour the historic pubs of the old City and Fleet Street, taste your way through British real ales, or follow the capital’s gin revival to a working distillery. Compare the top-rated pub, beer and gin experiences below, then read our notes.
Top-rated pub tours in London
The best pub tours to book in London
The most booked pub tours in London, compared. Guides walk you through the old pubs of the City, Fleet Street, Covent Garden or Soho, with the history of each and a pint at most stops.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walking Tour of 3 or 4 Historic Pubs in Central London | 3.5 hours | 4.9 (1,273) | The most booked | Check availability |
| Soho Music History Tour of 4 Historic Pubs | 2.5 hours | 4.9 (1,008) | Music history | Check availability |
| Jack the Ripper Tour with Historic Pub Stops | 2 hours | 4.8 (587) | An evening story | Check availability |
| Small-Group Tour of Ancient Pubs and Taverns | 2 to 3 hours | 4.9 (290) | Small groups | Check availability |
| Historic Pubs, British Ales and Classic Dishes | 3.5 hours | 4.9 (58) | With pub food | Check availability |
Our pick: the Walking Tour of 3 or 4 Historic Pubs in Central London, rated 4.9 from 1,273 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in October 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
How to choose
The walking tour of three or four historic pubs in central London is the most reviewed. For music history, the Soho tour of four historic pubs is just as well rated. With pub food, take the historic pubs, British ales and classic dishes tour. For something darker, the Jack the Ripper tour with pub stops runs in the evening.
Formats: historic-pub walking tours of the City, Fleet Street and Southwark with ales and classic dishes; real-ale and craft-beer tastings; gin distillery tours and gin-making experiences; Jack the Ripper and history pub crawls with a drinks angle.
What you’ll drink: cask bitter and real ale, porter and stout, modern craft beer, and London dry gin.
The historic pub
Drinking in London is really about the pub – and the oldest ones are extraordinary. A historic-pub tour takes in the tucked-away taverns of the old City and Fleet Street, some dating back centuries and once haunted by Dickens and Samuel Johnson, usually with a pint of cask ale and a classic dish along the way. British beer is its own world – bitter, porter and stout served cool and cask-conditioned rather than ice-cold and fizzy – and tasting tours explain the difference.
The gin revival
London and gin go back to the 18th-century “gin craze”, and the spirit has roared back: the city now has dozens of small distilleries offering tours, tastings and hands-on gin-making classes where you blend your own bottle. It’s one of the most popular drinks experiences in the capital, and pairs well with a food tour or a classic afternoon tea with a gin twist.
FAQ about London Pub, Beer & Gin Tours
Frequently asked questions
What is a London historic pub tour?
A guided walk through the capital's oldest taverns - in the City, on Fleet Street and around Southwark - with pints of cask ale and often a classic British dish, plus the history behind each pub.
How is British beer different?
Traditional British cask ale - bitter, porter, stout - is served cool and cask-conditioned rather than ice-cold and heavily carbonated, giving it a softer, more flavourful character. Tasting tours explain the styles.
Can you do gin tasting or gin-making in London?
Yes - London's gin revival means dozens of distilleries offer tours, tastings and hands-on classes where you blend and bottle your own gin.
Which pub tour is best in London?
On GetYourGuide the most booked is the Walking Tour of 3 or 4 Historic Pubs in Central London, rated 4.9 from 1,273 reviews. Also highly rated: the Soho Music History Tour of 4 Historic Pubs and the Jack the Ripper Tour with Historic Pub Stops. The table above compares them by length, rating and who they suit.
What does a pub tour cost in London?
In October 2026 prices on GetYourGuide started from about £30 per person, and most of the top-rated options cost between £30 and £82. Longer experiences with a meal, private options and day trips cost more. Check the listing for the live price.