The 15 Best History Tours in London

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Dickens, Conan Doyle, and a 17th-century drinking room

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Walk between four historic London pubs, hear tales of Dickens and Fleet Street, and enjoy a small-group afternoon with drinks bought separately.

“Our Irish tour guide Dave was terrific, being both knowledgeable and entertaining. We happened to run across the local artist Ben Wilson (chewing gum paintings) at work and got to meet him and learn about his work, which can be found all over the city. Also we witnessed some activity apparently related to the Irish rap group Kneecap and a small crowd of their vocal supporters outside of a courthouse on the way to our final pub. Both random events, but the way Dave incorporated these serendipitous encounters into our tour so seamlessly, it felt as though we were just exploring the city with a local friend. After the tour,…”

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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

2.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Explore Soho’s music legends, historic pubs, and colorful past on a small-group London walking tour with drinks purchased separately.

“The Soho music and historic pub tour was fantastic. Henry our tour guide was fantastic. Would highly recommend thisvtour”

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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

3.Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

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

Walk two miles through London’s pub history, from St Paul’s to Covent Garden, with four historic taverns, gin, ale, and lively local stories.

“We had the best time exploring London’s pubs: great atmosphere, fun stories, and amazing beer! Our guide Shadow was the absolute highlight: funny, knowledgeable, and full of energy. She made everyone feel welcome and turned the evening into something truly special. Highly recommend this tour (especially with Shadow)! 🍻✨”

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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

4.Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

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

Walk Soho’s music-filled streets, visit four historic pubs, and hear wild stories of Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, and more with a lively local guide.

“Ben was an excellent tour guide, a lot of knowledge and was very personable and interacted with everyone.”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

5.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

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

Explore London’s royal past through four historic pubs, local stories, and expert guidance on a small-group walking tour from Piccadilly Circus.

“The historic pub tour is a must if you are in town and enjoy knowing about the royals and London stories in general. Luke was our tour guy and he was excellent!! We enjoyed learning about famous stories on each pub that we visited, everything was really well explained, he truly did a great guy. This experience was great and would definitely do it again.”

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

6.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173

Walk London's historic pubs with a private guide, local drinks, City landmarks, wartime stories, and flexible timing from lunch to evening.

“Adam gave us a fabulous private tour of four great old pubs. Now I know where the word pub comes from. It was great.”

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London: Rock ‘n’ Roll History Tour

7.Rock ‘n’ Roll History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 645 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $74

Trace London’s rock story from Chelsea and Kensington to Abbey Road on a lively 3.5-hour music history bus tour.

“BEST TOUR EVER!!!! Ian was our fabulous guide and Dave our excellent driver, made this one of the best tours! A MUST DO!! You’ll get to know different areas of London and see many sights along with all the rock and roll history. Tell all your friends and encourage visitors to do this relaxing, interesting adventure. Great to do for solo travelers and those who can’t walk far.”

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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

8.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

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

Explore royal London through four historic pubs, Churchill stories, palace alleyways, and traditional British beer on a lively 2.5-hour walk.

“The tour was awesome. Learned a lot of very rich history about the royal family and rock and roll culture around the area that I don’t think I ever would have found if not for this tour. Our tour guide Luke was very informative and passionate about the history of the area. Great energy and a fun person to share some beers with!”

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

9.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

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

Explore four historic Covent Garden pubs on a four-hour London walking tour with local tales, drink tips, and guaranteed seating.

“A great way to find fun pubs. Ou guide Rachel was the best and was very knowledgeable about lots of other places and history of London.. Not too much walking but got to see more than just the pubs.”

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White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

10.White Cliffs of Dover & Historic Canterbury Day Tour from London

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 373 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Visit Dover’s famous white cliffs and historic Canterbury on a 10-hour London day trip with guided walks, free time, and optional cathedral entry.

“Fantastic trip and guide! Be prepared to WALK though! Dover Castle especially was very hilly. I spent most of the trip with sore feet, but enjoyed the experience all the same.”

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London: Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

11.Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 318 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk from the Tower of London across Tower Bridge to St Paul’s with historian Mick Priestley, uncovering medieval stories and riverside sights.

“This was an excellent walking tour and we learned a lot about medieval London. Loved our guide.”

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London: Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

12.Witches and History Bankside Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 223 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24

Review of London's 75-minute Witches and History Bankside Tour, with costumed guides, witch trials, Southwark landmarks, and practical tips.

“Excellent! Gary the grey was funny, knowledgeable and a real character… we had a child with us and she loved asking him questions and learning with lots of laughs along the way. Highly recommended, thank you Gary for a great night x”

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London: Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

13.Natural History Museum Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 212 reviews · 1 hour · from $76

Tour London's Natural History Museum with a guide, seeing dinosaurs, the blue whale, gems, evolution, and the Wildlife Garden in one hour.

“A guided tour let’s you fast track entering without queuing. Loved the background infos on the items in the museum. Defiantly better with older children - not recommendable with toddlers”

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Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London’s Fiery History

14.Roman Ruins to Blitz Bombings: A Walking Tour of London’s Fiery History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Trace London from Roman ruins and the Great Fire to Blitz damage on a small-group walk led by expert guide Tom.

“We had the pleasure of joining a historical tour led by Tom, and it was truly an exceptional experience. From start to finish, Tom impressed us with his deep knowledge, engaging storytelling, and clear passion for the rich history that shaped the city of London. Tom guided us through some of the city’s iconic sights and hidden gems, bringing each location to life with fascinating facts and captivating stories. His friendly and approachable manner made it easy to ask questions, all of which he answered with enthusiasm and insight. He also went above and beyond by offering great suggestions for other places to visit and local spots to enjoy after…”

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Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

15.Medieval History Walking Tour from The Tower of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Review of London’s $25 medieval walking tour from the Tower to St. Paul’s, with landmarks, practical tips, guide insight, and honest value advice.

“Incredible walking tour, mick was great so knowledgeable and made it interesting and informative. Epic stories and really enjoyable kept us entertained while we walked through Londons most historic places. Definitely recommend xx”

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