Private tour in London Warren F

Historic London Pub Tour - explore the City in an afternoon !

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Warren F.

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I have lived in London since 1997. Passionate about travel, history, walking and exploring I qualified as a City of London Guide in 2022 and a London Blue Badge Guide in 2024. I am also a Freeman of the City of London that gives me the right to herd sheep across the river Thames ! I would love to show you around and my London Blue Badge Guide professional qualification means I have privileged guiding access to all the buildings that matter including the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, Kensington Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral and the British Museum. For those who have been to London before there is always more to discover in our great capital city. I also offer railway, regeneration, shopping, food and LGBT Pride Tours. All of my London tours are private and designed around the interests of you and your group, whether it is 1 or 2 or up to 10. I cater for visitors and locals alike. A selection of my most popular tours are below so please do get in touch. They are mainly on foot yet depending on your preferences we can also travel on red London buses, river boats, iconic black cabs or the famous tube. If you fancy a pint in a traditional English pub or lunch in old world legal London let me know as I am happy to tweak or customise my tours to give you a day to remember ! Reviews March 2025 "Booking this tour was exactly what we needed to learn about the Tower of London. Our tour guide Warren was incredibly knowledgeable. We tossed questions at him throughout the tour and he never hesitated with his reply. Warren also made sure we had a prime spot for the daily 3pm ceremony while he explained the historical significance....I'll keep those magnificent visuals stored in my memory. Thank you Warren !" Carrie - United States. " Warren was an amazing host for our Tower of London trip ! Very knowledgable, engaging, friendly and happy to answer my many questions" Matthew S "Graciously met by our wonderful guide Warren. We were able to witness the official opening of the Tower by the Beefeaters and Guards...Cheers to Warren for an unforgettable visit!!" JL "Crown Jewels are a must. Warren was friendly, fun and very knowledgable. The tour was interesting and not too taxing [Warren] also gave us options to do after his tour was finished. I definitely recommend this tour. I chose this tour because of the extra time to see the crown jewels and Warren gave us tips on how to get the most out of the time spent in the Crown Jewels area" Bobart J January 2025 - "Our guide Warren was amazing and very patient. My college age daughter wished he was going to be her next Professor!" Tanya Z. "Warren was perfect, he was smart, funny and made the tour perfect. He is wonderful. Thank-you !" Judi November 2024 - "Our tour guide Warren really made the tour memorable. He was both very personable, informative and fun. He made us feel like we were VIPs. It was a great experience!" Frances M August 2024 - "Loved the Kensington Palace experience. We were very lucky to be the only people on the tour with our tour guide Warren. He was very friendly and knowledgeable and we felt as if we were with a friend !" Barbara S

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Overview of your London tour

Join me for an unforgettable pub tour through centuries of the City of London's rich history and enjoy some amazing beer and wine along the way. If you have never tasted English Real Ale before I'm certain we will find something you love ! We begin at a stunning Grade II listed Art Nouveau gem; navigate the ancient lanes of the City to a historic cellar bar and literary haunt then step into the grandeur of the former banking hall. Our journey concludes at a tiny, atmospheric pub in the legal quarter that is steeped in character, serves delicious well-kept real ale, gastronomic food and is guarded by a quirky landlady and resident black cat dressed in a white neck ruff ! This small private group walking tour is a unique and engaging blend of history and pub culture that is perfect for beer, wine enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Your London tour itinerary

Our adventure begins at a stunning Art Nouveau masterpiece built on the site of a 13th-century Dominican priory. As you admire its intricate mosaics and sculptures depicting jovial monks, you'll learn how it was saved from 1960s demolition by poet laureate Sir John Betjeman. We then dive into labyrinthine alleyways to discover an ale house rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666, its creaking floors and cavernous cellars contained London's literary elite. Descend into it's vaulted cellars and raise a glass to generations of writers who gathered here before us. Next stop is a grand former banking hall, relax with your drink among ornate ceilings, chandeliers, and intricate woodwork. Our journey concludes with a visit to one of London's genuine hidden gems, tucked behind the courts discover a taste of old London, where lawyers celebrate the close of a case and history is truly alive.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

Approximately 30 minutes of gentle walking from pub to pub

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Services: Optional Guiding Gratuity at your discretion at the end of the tour
Private Transportation
Public Transportation
Meeting location

174 Greater, England, England, EC4V 4EG, United Kingdom

Meet outside the Blackfriar Pub, 174 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4EG - note my profile picture. I am also very tall with dark hair and will be wearing my London Tour Guide Blue Badge with electric blue lanyard. The pub is opposite Blackfriars Station - frequent direct District or Circle line trains arrive here from Tower Hill in the East or Westminster in the West.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
Food And Drink
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1438129
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour is perfect for beer and wine enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone interested in exploring the rich history of London's pub culture. It's a unique blend of history and pub experiences, making it ideal for those who want to enjoy some amazing beer and wine while learning about the city's past.

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