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The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour

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Overview

Explore London's most chilling haunted pubs! Hear the stories behind centuries-old boozers and imbibe the atmosphere, as we take a walk through historic London.

Discover some of the most stunning traditional pubs that London has to offer, escorted by a qualified historian, who grew up in the area.

Make new friends and taste great beers, in this fun, yet informative journey back in time!

Hear tales of the infamous resurrection men, who snatched bodies from local graveyards. See the site of some of London's bloodiest executions. Learn about gruesome murders, apparitions and Faustian pacts. Visit a medieval plague pit, dating back to the Black Death. Check out filming locations from Four Weddings and a Funeral, Brave heart, Shakespeare in Love, V for Vendetta, Skyfall, Closer, Snatch, Sherlock and Poirot. See the City of London's oldest house and its oldest surviving parish church

What's Included

  • Walking Tour
  • Alcoholic beverages You will be expected to purchase a drink of your choice (from around £2.50-£6.50) at the pubs visited. A half-pint of beer (or equivalent soft drink) is included at the first pub
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What To Expect

Barbican Centre (Pass By)

Hear the story of the Barbican, from Roman times until today and find out about the secret that lies deep beneath its walls!
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The Sutton Arms, EC1

Visit our first haunted pub and enjoy a complimentary half-pint of the beer of your choiceN.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at the Fox & Anchor instead.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Charterhouse Square

Hear about the Black Death and its devastating impact on medieval London
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Florin Court (Pass By)

This beautiful Art Deco building once served as the residence for legendary detective, Hercule Poirot
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The Charterhouse

Discover the City of London's last surviving monastic building and hear of the gruesome fate of its monks!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cloth Fair

This street was once home to the notorious Bartholomew Fair, as well as the pub where condemned criminals were given their last pints before execution. It is also home to London's oldest house.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Church of St. Bartholomew the Great

Visit London's oldest surviving parish church, which is haunted by the ghost of its founder, Rahere. This church has appeared in numerous films, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Shakespeare in Love, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other Boleyn Girl, Sherlock Holmes, Avengers: Age of Ultron and Transformers: The Last Knight.Admission is free, but donations are welcome.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Rising Sun

Visit one of London's most notorious haunted pubs, where the 'Resurrection Men' used to ply their trade in human bodies.You will be expected to purchase a beverage of your choice (not included)
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Smithfield Market

Visit Smithfield Market (outside of operating hours), one of the world's oldest markets, tracing its history back over a millennium.This was one of London's most popular execution sites, where traitors were hung, drawn and quartered, heretics were burnt at the stake and poisoners were boiled alive!
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew the Less

Visit this small, yet beautiful church
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Bartholomew's Hospital

Visit the beautiful Baroque courtyard of the oldest hospital in England, home to three different ghosts
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cock Lane

Hear the stories of this fascinating historic lane, such as that of the ghost, Scratching Fanny
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Bailey (Pass By)

Hear about how the Old Bailey emerged from the ruins of the notorious Newgate Prison and learn about the story of the Black Dog of Newgate.
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The Viaduct Tavern

Visit what is considered by many to be London's most haunted pub, built on the ruins of Newgate Prison.You will be expected to buy a beverage (not included).N.B. On Sundays, we will only visit the pub from outside and will have a drink at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, on Fleet Street, instead.
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25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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The following is included:
  • Walking Tour.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcoholic beverages. You will be expected to purchase a drink of your choice (from around £2.50-£6.50) at the pubs visited. A half-pint of beer (or equivalent soft drink) is included at the first pub.
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Walking Tour
  • Alcoholic beveragesYou will be expected to purchase a drink of your choice (from around £2.50-£6.50) at the pubs visited. A half-pint of beer (or equivalent soft drink) is included at the first pub

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