London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates
Overview
On this small-group walking tour, step off the tourist trail when you explore parts of London that many visitors overlook—and learn all about the city’s crooks, pirates, and other historical criminals and misdoings. Meet your guide and set off to explore the city’s docklands. On this 5-mile (8-kilometer) walk, you’ll visit waterfront highlights, history-saturated pubs, and lively neighbourhoods. This small-group tour is capped at 12 for a personal feel.
Find your sea legs and sail into the past! Beneath the eerie cry of the gulls, walk along the river from Dead Man’s Hole to Execution Dock, via ancient smugglers’ taverns where press gangs dragged men off to sea.
Explore a salt-encrusted, maritime world that was the making of Britain’s empire, and step off the beaten track to discover a long-forgotten way of life – a time when rum-soaked buccaneers chased Spanish treasure ships, and Royal Navy crews fought criminal captains in the Golden Age of Piracy.
What's Included
- Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beverages Drinks at the pubs -bring cash with you
Meeting Location
London SE16 4LD
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
57 Wapping Wall
London E1W 3SH, UK
What To Expect
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Thames River (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Luggage or large bags not allowed
- No Children under 18 years
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Bring a charged smartphone for photos and navigation. Consider bringing a water bottle.
- Note that some locations may have age restrictions for entry
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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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.
- Professional Tour Guide.
- Alcoholic beverages. Drinks at the pubs -bring cash with you.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Historical Pub Tour with Pilgrims and Pirates 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
- Professional Tour Guide
- Alcoholic beveragesDrinks at the pubs -bring cash with you
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Luggage or large bags not allowed
- No Children under 18 years
- Wear comfortable walking shoes. Be prepared for all weather conditions. Bring a charged smartphone for photos and navigation. Consider bringing a water bottle.
- Note that some locations may have age restrictions for entry
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
