The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour
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
Meeting Location
Aldersgate Street
Barbican, London EC1A 4JA, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Barbican Centre (pass by)
The Sutton Arms, EC1
40 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Charterhouse Square
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Florin Court (pass by)
The Charterhouse
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cloth Fair
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Church of St. Bartholomew the Great
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Rising Sun
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Smithfield Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Bartholomew the Less
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Bartholomew's Hospital
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cock Lane
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Bailey (pass by)
The Viaduct Tavern
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (GMT).
- 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.
- 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.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Haunted Pubs of Old London: Small Group Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
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
