Historic City of London Pub Walk in 2000 years of history
Overview
Groups will find this walking tour from the City of London to the City of Westminster rich in history and unique pubs. Highlights include visits to iconic venues like the Black Friar and stories of significant events such as the Great Fire of London.
- 🍺 Begin at the Black Friar, an art nouveau masterpiece.
- 📜 Hear tales of the Great Fire of London and the Blitz.
- ⛪ Visit St Brides church and explore hidden treasures in its crypt.
- 📰 Discover the history of the once mighty print newspaper industry.
- 🐦 Learn about the most famous parrot in the world!
- ⚖️ Explore two Inns of Court in Temple, including connections to Jack the Ripper.
To wrap up, enjoy more unique pubs and visit the site of the Demon Barber of Fleet Street, concluding at The Seven Stars.
- Professional Guide
- English speaking Retired Met Police Detective
- Alcoholic Beverages
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Return details
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St Bride's ChurchThe Crypt
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Inner TempleSee two of the four Inns of Court. Where lawyers live work and train.
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Fleet StreetWe will see what was once the heart of the British Newspaper Industry. We will also see an old printing press and the Daily Express and Daily Telegraph building
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An incredible pub that dates back to the 1600s. This pub was a place to shelter in the Blitz. I will take you down the furthest cellar. Much of this pub has not changed in 100s of years. I will tell you about the history of the pub and the famous people who used to drink there. I will show tell you about Polly the most famous parrot in the world, who stills sits proudly above the front bar. (Although she is stuffed)
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Another unique pub that used to be a branch of the Bank of England. Spectacular architecture and maybe we can have a pint on a London Bus!
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The Punch TavernFormer site of the Punch Magazine. This pub has the most beautiful entrance and a choice of a 100 gins
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The CockpitA pub on this site for hundreds of years. It is said the last legal cock fight took place here. The interior certainly seems to support this!
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