TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10
London Music and Historic Pubs Tour 2 hr 30 min
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London Historic Pub Tour 2 hr 30 min
TourTruth score 7.8 out of 10
GoodTop 18% in London
14 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- London, United Kingdom
- 2 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore four historic Covent Garden pubs with a local guide, from a CAMRA award-winning favorite to the Lamb & Flag, serving since 1772.
About this tour
Step off Covent Garden’s busy streets and into four historic pubs, each with its own London story. On this 150-minute London Historic Pub Tour, a veteran local guide leads the way from a celebrated neighborhood pub to a hidden-passage survivor and a theatrical finale beside the Savoy.
Begin at The Harp, a multi-time CAMRA Pub of the Year winner, then visit The Salisbury to admire its glittering Victorian glass and brass. Wander through Covent Garden, known for its street performances, before stepping into the Lamb & Flag, where drinkers have gathered since 1772. The route ends at the Coal Hole beside the Savoy. Your guide shares the history behind each stop, while you can purchase drinks along the way. Food and drinks are not included.
Meet outside the National Portrait Gallery at the Sir Henry Irving Statue. If you arrive late, join the tour at The Harp on Chandos Place. Discover the character and stories of London’s historic pubs on this guided London Historic Pub Tour.
Highlights
- Step inside four historic London pubs
- Hear stories from a veteran local guide
- Admire Victorian glass and brass at The Salisbury
- Visit the Lamb & Flag, serving drinkers since 1772
- Finish at the Coal Hole beside the Savoy
What's included
Included
- Veteran local guide, native English speaker
- Entry into 4 historic London pubs
Not included
- Drinks
- Food
- Guide tips (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Ratings on each provider
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5.00 / 5 · 14 reviews
Important information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Nearby public transportation is available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meet at the Sir Henry Irving Statue outside the National Portrait Gallery
- If running late, join the group at The Harp, 47 Chandos Place, Covent Garden
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 14 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in London
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.8. Top 18% in London means it ranks in the top 18% of tours in London by this score.
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