London: Historical Pubs Small-Group, Half-Day Walking Tour

Begin in the City of London where you’ll meet your guide and stroll toward St. Paul's Cathedral and Fleet Street, one of the city’s historic thoroughfares. Along the way, pass the site of a Shakespearean playhouse, then drop by the art nouveau Blackfriars pub for a round (own expense) and entertaining stories about the neighborhood’s banking community. Continue along Fleet Street, once the center of Britain’s newspaper trade and home to notable journalists and literary figures. Pause at a classic English pub to sample an ale, beer, or cider (not included) in a setting adorned with authentic medieval décor. Join the lively patrons crowding around the horseshoe bar and savor the traditional ambience. Next, wander further down Fleet Street toward an establishment that was a favorite of Charles Dickens, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. Sip another brew (own expense) while immersing yourself in the pub’s literary legacy. Your tour concludes at the edge of Covent Garden, leaving you with time—and insider tips—to extend your evening at another local pub if you wish.