London: Hidden History & Pubs Tour with a Former Detective
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Guided walking tour through historic London neighbourhoods
- Visits to traditional London pubs selected by your guide
- Commentary from a former London and Scotland Yard detective
- Hidden history, social history and stories of changing London
- Small-group, conversational experience with opportunities to ask questions
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Guided walking tour through historic London neighbourhoods
- Visits to traditional London pubs selected by your guide
- Commentary from a former London and Scotland Yard detective
- Hidden history, social history and stories of changing London
- Small-group, conversational experience with opportunities to ask questions
- Food and drinks
- Personal expenses
Led by a former Scotland Yard detective and lifelong Londoner, this isn’t a conventional pub crawl. Instead, pubs become part of the journey, providing places to pause, enjoy a drink if you wish, and explore the stories of the streets around them.
Starting near Farringdon, travel through centuries of London as the surroundings constantly change. Explore historic streets shaped by markets, prisons, policing, poverty and philanthropy before discovering how war, postwar reconstruction and ambitious social housing transformed entire neighbourhoods.
Continue beyond the areas most visitors explore and discover another London of residential streets, old industries, medical institutions and local communities.
Along the way, stop at a selection of London pubs chosen by your guide on the day. They might range from atmospheric traditional establishments to pubs created as part of London’s postwar estates and neighbourhoods. The route and stops remain flexible, allowing the experience to reflect London as it actually is that day.
There is no obligation to drink alcohol. Enjoy a beer, wine, soft drink, coffee or simply come for the history and conversation. Drinks are purchased separately.
This is London through its layers: centuries of history, remarkable contrasts and the pubs that have remained part of everyday London life.
- Discover hidden London through centuries of history and changing neighbourhoods
- Enjoy a relaxed experience, drinks are optional and conversation is encouraged
- Explore London with a former Scotland Yard detective and lifelong Londoner
- Pause in traditional pubs whilst discovering the stories of the Historic streets
- See how markets, prisons, industry and housing shaped this part of London
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Not suitable for
- Children under 18 years
Know before you go
- Alcohol is not required to enjoy the tour. Soft drinks, coffee and other non-alcoholic options are available.
- Guests wishing to purchase alcohol may be asked by individual venues to provide valid proof of age.
- Please wear comfortable footwear and dress appropriately for the weather.
- The pubs visited may vary depending on opening hours, availability and how busy individual venues are.
- This is a walking history experience that includes visits to traditional London pubs along the route. Drinks are optional and purchased separately.
