What is included in the private historic London pub tour?

The tour is a 3-hour private walking experience led by Jane Peyton — award-winning beer and cider sommelier — visiting four of London's most iconic historic pubs. The price includes one half-pint of beer, cider, or a soft drink per person in each of the four pubs, plus a guided walk between venues covering London's architectural and social history. Wine and spirits are available in each pub at an additional cost.

How much does the private London pub tour cost?

Pricing is per group and starts at £305 for one person (including VAT at 20%). It increases with group size: 2 people £320, 3 people £335, 4 people £350, 5 people £365, and 6 people £380. Drinks in each pub are included in all prices.

How many people can join the private pub tour?

The tour is private to your group and caters for a minimum of 1 person and a maximum of 6 people. Groups larger than 6 cannot be accommodated on this tour, but Jane can discuss alternative drinks-related entertainment — contact her directly to explore options.

Who leads the private historic pub tour in London?

The tour is led exclusively by Jane Peyton, a highly credentialled drinks expert who was Britain's first Beer Sommelier of the Year and the UK's first accredited cider sommelier (Pommelier). Jane is also an award-winning author, broadcaster, and drinks historian. She does not use a script; every tour is conversational and personalised to the group's interests.

Which historic London pubs do you visit on the tour?

The specific pubs vary by day and availability, but the selection typically includes a Victorian gin palace, an art nouveau public house, a Restoration ale-house, and an arts and crafts treasure — a unique pub of its kind in the world. All four are authentic, characterful venues steeped in London history.

When do the tours run and what time do they start?

Tours run Monday to Saturday, subject to availability, and last up to 3 hours. The standard start time is 3pm, though an earlier start can be arranged on request. Contact Jane directly to confirm a date.

How do I book the private London pub tour?

Contact Jane directly by email at info@school-of-booze.com or by phone on +44 7729 601 590 to secure a date. Alternatively, the tour can be booked through Viator, though prices there may be higher due to commission charges.

Is the private pub tour suitable as a gift or special occasion experience?

Yes — the tour makes an excellent gift for birthdays, anniversaries, or as a special treat for visitors to London. Gift vouchers are available through the School of Booze shop. The experience has been described by customers as the highlight of their entire London trip.

Has the private London pub tour won any awards?

Yes. Viator named the tour a Top Global Experience and awarded it the Best British Experience accolade two years running. It also holds excellent ratings on TripAdvisor, with numerous customers describing it as the standout highlight of their visit to London.

Do I need to know about beer or pubs to enjoy the tour?

No prior knowledge is needed. Jane tailors the conversation to her guests' interests, whether that's beer history, London architecture, social history, or simply enjoying a drink in extraordinary surroundings. Wine and spirits are available for those who don't drink beer or cider, and soft drinks are always an option.

Private London Pub Tour | Historic Pubs with Jane Peyton

Jane Peyton with a selection of beer glasses

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Private London Pub Tour: Historic Pubs with a Historian

£330.00 - £410.00 (£275.00 excl. VAT) - (£341.67 excl. VAT)

Prices range from £330 to £410 for groups of 2-6 people (including drinks and sales tax)

A 3-hour private walking tour of London’s most iconic historic pubs with expert guide Jane Peyton. Drinks included. Groups of 2–6. Rated top experience on Viator & TripAdvisor.

Are you looking for the best historic pub tour London? If so this is a private guided pub tour London with a fun friend who can also recommend the best drinks. Your host Jane Peyton is a drinks’ expert and historian. Jane was Britain’s first beer sommelier of the year, she is also the country’s first accredited cider sommelier, is accredited in wines & spirits and has won many awards for her professional work. Jane is an expert in alcohol, history, pubs, architecture, British customs, and has written books on all those subjects. See here.

On this walking tour you visit four of the best historic pubs London and sit down for a drink and chat and as you walk between the pubs you also learn about interesting sites along the way – it’s two tours for the price of one! Tours run Monday-Saturday depending on availability and last for up to 3 hours. The tour starts at 3pm but an earlier start is possible. This is a private tour for your group only.

This is what Ashley from North Carolina wrote on TripAdvisor:

The Ultimate Highlight Of Our Trip!

Without a doubt, the ultimate highlight of our London escapades (and trust me, we toured like pros)! Jane was a superstar (we instantly adored her), with incredible knowledge of beer, pubs, and history, turning our experience into something unforgettable. Jane’s tour far exceeded our expectations. She took us to charming, tucked-away pubs we’d never have stumbled upon on our own. Engaging, delightful, and downright hilarious, Jane had our college-aged kids absolutely smitten. Huge cheers to Jane for crafting an extraordinary family memory. Whether it’s your London debut or you’re hunting for a unique experience, this tour is a guaranteed winner!

Jane does not speak from a script, instead she responds to what her clients want to know which means each tour is personalised to your group. So why not have an exclusive London pub tour experience with an expert on a private tour that was described by Viator as the Top Global Experience and was awarded Viator’s Best British Experience two years running. Please note, that this is not a booking platform so please email Jane to check on dates. Jane will send you a payment link when we confirm a date.

How to Book

Please contact Jane to book a date and arrange payment, or book through Viator (rates are higher due to high commission charges).

Email by clicking here.
Phone: +44 7729 601 590

Introducing overseas visitors to unforgettable pubs is one of Jane’s favourite things to do! According to many of her reviews, this tour was the highlight of her customers’ visit to London.

Here’s what Brian from Atlanta wrote on Trip Adviser.

Delightful Tour of Historic London Pubs

This was one of the best food and drink tours we’ve ever experienced. Strolling through old London to historic pubs while diving into beer culture and English history made for a perfect afternoon. Jane was not only fun and engaging but also exceptionally knowledgeable, and she tailored the tour beautifully to our interests.

See more customer reviews on Trip Adviser by clicking here

More Details

This tour lasts for 3 hours and we will visit a selection of unforgettable and authentic pubs that (depending on the day of the week) might include an art nouveau public house; a Restoration era ale-house; an 18th century masterpiece hidden down a secret alleyway; and an arts & crafts treasure, the only one of its kind in the world. All abound with history, character, and good drinks. We will have a drink in each pub we visit. *** If you do not drink beer other drinks are available too *** As we walk, Jane tells the story of the historic sites we pass so as well as a beer tasting pub tour, it is a history tour too!

This is a video of some of the pubs that you might visit on my pub tour.

Group size

From two (2) to a maximum of six (6) people. Sorry Jane cannot take a larger group than six. If you have a larger group please contact Jane to discuss alternative pub related entertainments.

Prices

Prices range from £330 to £410 for groups of 2-6 people. The prices include a draught half pint of beer, (hard) cider or a soft drink per person in each of the four pubs we visit and sales tax (VAT) @20%. If you do not want beer or cider, then wine and spirits are available in each pub (for an additional charge -we can arrange that on the day of the tour).

The group price for 2 people is: £330. For 3 people £350. For 4 people £370. For 5 people £390. For 6 people £410.

How to Book

Please contact Jane to book a date and arrange payment, or book through Viator (rates may be higher on Viator due to commission charges).

Email by clicking here
Phone: +44 7729 601 590

Some Reviews

A Highlight Of Our Visit!
Jane is a fantastic tour guide! She is knowledgeable about the history of London, the pubs, and the beer and introduces you to pubs and facts that you most likely would never have discovered on your own. She is also incredibly easy to work with and responds quickly to all inquiries. I highly recommend this private tour experience-it will be a highlight of your trip!
Rachel, Ohio, USA

Great Fun With Jane!
What great fun we had touring pubs with Jane! She is full of knowledge and has a nice way of imparting it in conversation rather than speaking from a set outline. She is so likeable that one feels completely at home with her in just a few minutes. We all enjoyed the experience immensely. We would highly recommend this tour/pub crawl to anyone looking for something a little different from the usual London tourist menu.
John, Texas, USA