London’s Historical Pubs: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
2 hours
Group
+1
English
When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
What you’ll do
Itinerary1
The tour starts at Blackfriar Station which is just a short walk to Blackfriar pub. You'll learn about the pub and even get to peek inside if it's open.
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The tour passes by the first gin distillery in the City of London for over 200 years. You'll hear about its history while you walk.
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While walking past, you'll get to enjoy the magnificent view of St.Bride's church. You'll learn a bit about the genius architect behind the church while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll learn a bit about some of the famous regulars who frequented the pub along with some of its history. If you like, you can even stop inside for a quick drink (at your own expense).
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You'll pass by the house of Dr Johnson who is the man behind Oxford's first English dictionary. You'll hear a bit about him while you walk.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the statue of Hodge the Cat. You can stop to admire him if you like and take in some of the finer details of the statue that are pointed out to you.
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As you walk, you'll pass by the oldest vintners and wine merchants in the City of London. You'll hear a bit about them as well as a humorous story about a female customer.
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The tour passes by the narrowest pub in the city. You'll learn a bit about it while you walk.
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As you pass by Prince Henry's Room you'll be shown some of its finer architectural details and learn a bit about it.
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As you pass by the Royal Courts of Justice, you'll hear about some of the famous names connected to the city's second highest civil court.
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On this tour, you'll pass by London's oldest tailors. You'll hear a bit about the store and its history while you walk.
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The tour passes by The Seven Stars pub. While you walk you'll hear about the pub's clientele, what it's named after, and some of its general history.
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On this tour, you'll pass by the infamous Hunterian Museum. You'll hear about the museum and what they collect and display.
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The tour passes by what is quite possibly London's most exquisite small museum. You'll hear about the museum and the man it's named after.
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The tour ends outside of The Ship Tavern. You'll hear about the tavern, its history and be able to pop in afterward for a tipple (at your own cost).
What’s included
Lifetime access to this self-guided tour in English
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
What’s not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
What’s not included
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Smarphone and headphones
Food and drinks
Transportation
Meeting PointLondon Blackfriars (179 Queen Victoria St, Greater London, EC4V 4DY)
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Cancellation policyA full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
When are you goingCancellation Policy
Flexible booking and cancellation options.
Flexible booking and cancellation options.