Brian R.United States
A very knowledgeable guide and a great time at wonderful English pubs!
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Private tour in London Paul D
Historic London Pubs - Private Beer Tour
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3 hours
30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Paul D.
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Hi, I'm Paul and I started my events business AleHunters five years ago. Originally from South Wales I have been living in London for over 35 years and have got to know my city's rich history and its secrets from years of exploring its streets. Over the years I have amassed a wealth of knowledge about my city. From the major historical sites to those unexplored alleyways with hidden jewels - places that you will not find in the guidebooks. Of course London is also well known for its pubs and I will make sure that I point out the better ones to you so you can quench your thirst after a couple of hours exploring the city. My tours will introduce you to the history of my city, from Roman to Shakespearean and on to Dickensian and the beginnings of modern journalism. You will discover some of the most beautiful heritage pubs in the world and contrast that with London's best modern craft breweries. And I will share with you the amazing history of one of the world's oldest markets, serving Londoners for 1, 000 years. Following a long career in hospitality, I joined the Quality Team at Fuller's Brewery in 2016 and spent three extremely rewarding years there. On Saturdays I started giving tours of the brewery which prompted me to start my own business. At AleHunters we offer historical city tours, heritage pub tours, craft brewery tours and trips to Belgian to explore the beer culture there. An accredited beer sommelier and certified Cicerone® I deliver tutored beer tastings and training on the sensory evaluation of beer and have a thorough knowledge of beer - from grain to glass. I also judge beer at competitions worldwide. When I have the time I also write articles on beer tourism for my blog 'Beer Sommelier Kew' and the Brewers Journal magazine. I look forward to sharing my knowledge, enthusiasm and experience with you. Cheers! - Certified Cicerone® - Belgian Beer Styles Cicerone ® - Accredited IBD Beer Sommelier - Trainer BIIAB Level 2 Award in Beer and Cellar quality - Awarded the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice for the past three years - Brewery Tour Operator of the year 2022/23 Global Awards For my tours, I have no restrictions
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A tour of the historic City of London and its heritage pubs
Overview of your London tour
London has a fantastic history dating back to Roman times when it was named Londinium. Our tour of the history City of London will uncover the beginnings of the city and how it evolved during its many challenges during over 2, 000 years. Private groups will be personally be guided by me through the area enabling the inquisitive traveller to easily engage with my city's rich culture. We start at London's famous St Paul's Cathedral, which is the fifth version of St Paul's since 604 AD. We take a walk through the narrow streets of the former site of the Blackfriars Dominican Priory and Shakespeare's indoor theatre. We may take a drink at a beautiful Art Nouveau pub before continuing past the notorious Bridewell Prison. Onwards to the site of the first printing press, we then emerge onto Fleet Street, the home of journalistic London. Maybe a quick drink at one of the oldest pub interiors in London before passing Dr Johnson's House and continuing up the the Royal Courts and Lincoln's Inn where we finish.
Recent Reviews
Mark H.United States
Our tours with Paul was a fantastic time! Paul was friendly, engaging, and extremely knowledgeable. He did a great job of tailoring our tour to our group's needs and struck a brilliant balance of history and fun. We tremendously enjoyed our time on this tour with Paul.
Jana B.
on behalf of John, Dana and Wayde Had an excellent time on the Pub Tour with Paul! He’s got a great sense of humor, and really made the tour enjoyable. Paul knew his stuff, lots of fun facts about the pubs and the area. It felt like a great mix of history and, of course, good drinks! Paul was super friendly and kept things moving at a good pace. We hit all the right spots and had a laugh along the way.
Sarah B.United States
Paul's tour was really fun. I highly recommend this pub tour. He mixed history with fun stories and of course great beer! He is very knowledgeable about beer and enthusiast about educating people! The best part is he takes you down streets and alleys devoid of tourists! Highly recommend!
Rhonda M.
We had a wonderful time with Paul on his historic pub tour. He is very personable and we connected really well with him right off the bat. He told us so much about London history, things we never knew. The 4 pubs we went to were epic! We loved the atmosphere of each of them and enjoyed great beers. These are pubs we would never have discovered on our own and Paul took us down streets and to squares that we also would never have discovered ourselves and were all delightful. I highly recommend this tour with Paul.
Stephen T.
Paul was an extremely engaging guide with extensive knowledge of London history that he shared as we visited some historic pubs. We enjoyed the beers he selected and he was very accommodating for all members of our group.
Your London tour itinerary
We will meet outside St Paul's underground station and take a short walk to St Paul's Cathedral. Walking through the narrow lanes south of St Paul's we head to the Blackfriar, a 19th century pub designed in Art Nouveau style. Onwards to the Bridewell, St Bride's Church and where Samuel Pepys was born. We are now on the 'Street of Shame' - Fleet Street, the home of journalism. A visit to Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is a must when in London and was a popular spot for Dickens, Twain and Conan Doyle. This pub was rebuilt in 1677 following the Great Fire of London. If you can tear yourself away we continue along narrow alleyways past Dr Johnson's house and the site of Sweeney Todd's barber shop. The Olde Bank of England pub is a former bank for the barristers of the Royal Courts of Justice next door. We then walk up to Lincoln's Inn Fields, a former site of public execution. Passing a pub where illegal Catholic masses were held we finish our walk at the Princess Louise, one of London's most spectacular pub interiors
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Transport details
Type: Walking
Walking tour
What's included
Other: One half pint of beer per pub
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
30 Newgate Street, England, England, EC2V 6AA, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Outside St Paul's underground station, in front of Cafe Nero, Panyer Alley, London EC2 Nearest underground station St Paul's (Central Line)
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Tour categories
Food And Drink
Off The Beaten Path
Tour reference number
1254039
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Minimal
Traveller reviews
5.0
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This private tour in London is perfect for travellers who are interested in history, culture, and the unique heritage of London's pubs. It's ideal for those who want to explore the historic City of London with a knowledgeable local guide like Paul D., and enjoy a personalized experience that delves into the city's rich past.
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3 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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