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Where to Drink: the 15 Best Pub Walking Tours in the UK

28 crawls  ·  from $18 a head

One free evening, a lot of bars, no idea which door to try. These 15 pub walking tours in the UK settle it, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.

London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour - The street of shame and London’s changing face
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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

1.London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,065 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $39Our pick

Meet outside St Paul’s Underground Station for a 3.5-hour, 2-mile walk through London’s old drinking quarters. English-speaking guides such as Freddy, Dave, Tim, Shadow, and Lachlan lead you to four historic pubs, including a Victorian gin palace. Drinks cost extra, and all participants must be 18 or older.

“Can’t recommend this tour enough. A fabulous afternoon. From the initial booking right through to the end of the tour it was professional, well organised and great value for money. Spot on details for the meeting point, the ladies booking everyone in were friendly friendly and organised. The guide took time to introduce himself to everyone on the tour and to ask a few questions to make you feel welcome. Right from the first step he was informative, very engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining. He made everyone feel included taking time to answer any questions. We were never rushed yet the afternoon flew by. Lachlan Andrew’s as a tour guide was…”

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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Why Soho makes such a good music walk
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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

2.London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 836 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk into Soho’s music-soaked past. Visit four historic pubs linked with Lennon, Bowie, Hendrix, the Beatles, and more, buying drinks as you go. Guides such as Gherto, Henry, Sy, Ben, and Al bring the stories to life with humor, music quizzes, and local tips.

“The guide Gherto was awesome, I highly recomment this tour!”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - The guides make the difference
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

3.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

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

Start at 2 pm near Piccadilly Circus and walk through St. James’s, pairing royal history with historic pubs and local drinks. Guides including Ben, Luke, Henry, Tom, and Carlos bring stories, beer advice, and plenty of humor. The group is capped at 12, and food and drinks cost extra.

“We loved our guide Henry! He was so fun and informative. Showed us places we never would have found on our own.”

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London - Starting near Cheapside and St. Paul’s
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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

4.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, John, or Ricky. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about London’s churches, courts, Dickensian streets, and wartime survival. Drinks cost extra.

“Lyndon was a most personable and knowledgeable host. He made sure that everyone in our group had a great time -- and we did!”

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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Starting at Piccadilly Circus
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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

5.London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a 2.5-hour walk through royal London. Visit four historic pubs, hear stories of Churchill, James Bond, Charlie Chaplin, and the royal family, and choose your own drinks as you go. Guides such as Tom, Henry, Danny, Luke, and Ben are known for lively storytelling and friendly group energy.

“Our tour was great! Henry went above and beyond to make it an 11/10 experience. He was knowledgeable and fun which created an engaging environment. Would highly recommend him specifically and this experience!”

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London - Four pubs, four different personalities
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

6.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

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

Meet at Embankment Station for a four-hour walk through London pub culture. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, Carolina, and Connor lead you to four historic Covent Garden pubs, share tales of old London, recommend local drinks, and secure seating in an 800-year-old pub. Drinks and food cost extra.

“What a fantastic Beer Pub tour. Our guide was well informed and told us interesting stories about the pubs and history of the area as well. His sense of humor and delivery made this such an enjoyable tour. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - What the beer tastings are really like
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Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

7.Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a small group of up to 12, stopping at three pubs for included tastings of Scottish beers, cask ales, sour beers, and newer styles. Guides such as Wag, Iain, Sara, Christy, and Mhairi mix brewing history with stories about Edinburgh’s streets, buildings, and pub culture.

“Iain our tour guide was full of historical facts and helpful tips. We had a blast, bouncing around a few hidden gems of pubs and had a sampling of some very interesting & spectacular beers. My husband was very excited to sample quite a few cask beers, which he was in pursuit of and having difficulty finding in London- he was so glad to find them in Scotland!!”

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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer - The first pub stop in the Old Town
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Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

8.Edinburgh: Pubs and History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 254 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Walk from St Giles’ Street through Edinburgh’s Old Town and Canongate, stopping at three pubs for Scottish beer tastings. Your guide explains how brewing shaped the city, from medieval trade to today’s craft scene. Guides including Tilly, Sara, Ian, Fran, and Dylan are praised for adapting beer choices and sharing useful pub tips.

“Our guide Fran was very knowledgeable about beer and Edinburgh. The pace of the tour and selection of beer/bars was perfect. We all thoroughly enjoyed the tour!”

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The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London - The pubs are the main event, but not the whole story
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The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

9.The Great British Pub Walking Tour: London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Walk from Sloane Square through elegant Belgravia to tucked-away pubs with guides such as Luke, Tom, Carlos, and Jack. Expect local stories, traditional pub culture, and a relaxed small-group pace. Drinks cost extra, and the tour finishes near Hyde Park Corner Station in time for dinner.

“Carlos was great! I ended up being very late due to multiple travel issues with my first tour of the day and Carlos was great getting me to the correct spot they were at so I could meet them there. He’s also very funny and personable!”

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London: Historic London Pub Walking Tour - Four pubs, four different pieces of London
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London: Historic London Pub Walking Tour

10.London: Historic London Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 94 reviews · 4 hours · from $18Best value

Meet your English speaking guide under a yellow umbrella at Embankment Station, then walk to four historic pubs around Covent Garden. You get entry and a seat, including time in an 800 year old licensed pub. Rachel, Mike, Carolina, Adam, and other guides share local tales, while drinks and food are your choice and expense.

“Amazing tour! Even better than we expected! Learnerd a lot about Londons history additionaly to visiting a few lovely pubs! Mike was a great Tour Guide. Can really only recommend it.”

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Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting - The guides shape the afternoon
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Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

11.Glasgow: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk from George Square through Merchant City with a guide such as Mhairi or Iain, stopping at three pubs to sample Scottish craft and traditional beers. Expect roughly seven brews, beer-tasting guidance, Glasgow history, and a small group capped at 12, often fewer. The afternoon timing leaves your evening open.

“Was very cool. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. I would recommend it if you are in Glasgow and looking for something to do.”

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Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer - Starting outside 8 Nelson Mandela Place
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Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

12.Glasgow: Pubs & History Guided Walking Tour with Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 74 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Start outside 8 Nelson Mandela Place for a guided walk through Glasgow’s New Town, High Street, Merchant City, and George Square. Your guide links William Harley’s rise and fall to Glasgow’s beer trade, then leads a tutored tasting of Scottish beers. Guides may include Mhairi, Iain, Lei, James, or Scott.

“This was a great walking tour not only did we get to see the sites but we also tried many many different beers from different breweries it was very very fun and exciting and well worth the money that guide was excellent she knew her stuff and that was great”

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London: Great British Pubs Walking Tour - The first pubs: local rooms with unusual company
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London: Great British Pubs Walking Tour

13.London: Great British Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $33

Walk from Sloane Square through Belgravia’s cobbled lanes and local pubs with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Tom, Carlos, or Luke. Hear stories of the Beatles, Prince William, Ian Fleming, Mary Shelley, and Sean Connery, visit four characterful pubs, and learn where London’s famous names ate, drank, and lived. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Carlos was fantastic—so knowledgeable, friendly, and really made the whole crawl special. Learned loads about the pubs and had a brilliant afternoon! 🍻”

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Belfast: Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks - Four Belfast bars, with time to settle in
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Belfast: Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks

14.Belfast: Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 65 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $19

Follow an English-speaking guide through Belfast’s cobbled streets and hidden lanes, stopping at four local bars for music, drinks, and pub stories. Guides such as Mark, Eamonn, Paddy, and Lynn lead the route. Two Irish Cream or whiskey drinks are included. Saturday may bring Irish dancers, while Friday can finish with nightclub time.

“Great tour- really informative. Make sure you book on a Friday to see the Irish dancers in the 2nd pub!”

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Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops - Starting near New Street and following the gang story
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Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops

15.Birmingham Gangs Nighttime Historical Walking Tour with Pub Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $34

Spend about three hours tracing Birmingham’s gang history from New Street to the canals, with pub stops, local stories, role-play and a small-group feel. Guide Edward is known for lively Peaky Blinders storytelling, though drinks cost extra and one reported cancellation shows it is wise to confirm the tour before setting out.

“Arrived for the tour. No one was there, rang the number provided and told the tour had been cancelled weeks ago. Yet money was taken three days before. The money was refunded straight away but we feel very disappointed that we were let down like this.”

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