“Few metropolises can boast a drinking history that spans 2000 years” Difford's Guide
Why we love it
A whistle-wetting tour of the capital! Explore London's storied past and present through four delicious drinks that made their mark on the city and its people. While the beverages are staples today, their rise to prominence is sometimes peculiar, oftentimes debaucherous, and forever fascinating.
What's Included?
- Experience a 2.5-hour private tour each, encompassing the history of London in four drinks
- Learn how many of London's most famous organisations and institutions were founded in the city’s diverse coffee house scene, visit famous beer houses, sip gin at a London distillery, and drink a proper cuppa of the quintessentially British quencher, tea
- Explore the areas surrounding St. Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street, Holborn, Old Bailey and visit City of London Distillery and Samuel Johnson's House
- Tea/Coffee, Beer and Gin & Tonic are all included in the price of this experience
Description
Whether it be tea, coffee, gin or beer, Londoners have always been under the influence and these four drinks have helped shape our city as we know it today.
On this tasting tour around Fleet Street, the Strand and the City, you’ll learn about the 18th century coffee houses, gin palaces and beer houses that helped shape (and break) an Empire. Ideal for the history buffs and culture seekers who love a tipple and a story!
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Monday to Saturday after 2pm, subject to the guide's availability
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
What's Included?
- Experience a 2.5-hour private tour each, encompassing the history of London in four drinks
- Learn how many of London's most famous organisations and institutions were founded in the city’s diverse coffee house scene, visit famous beer houses, sip gin at a London distillery, and drink a proper cuppa of the quintessentially British quencher, tea
- Explore the areas surrounding St. Paul's Cathedral, Fleet Street, Holborn, Old Bailey and visit City of London Distillery and Samuel Johnson's House
- Tea/Coffee, Beer and Gin & Tonic are all included in the price of this experience
Why we love it
A whistle-wetting tour of the capital! Explore London's storied past and present through four delicious drinks that made their mark on the city and its people. While the beverages are staples today, their rise to prominence is sometimes peculiar, oftentimes debaucherous, and forever fascinating. Read full description
Description
Whether it be tea, coffee, gin or beer, Londoners have always been under the influence and these four drinks have helped shape our city as we know it today.
On this tasting tour around Fleet Street, the Strand and the City, you’ll learn about the 18th century coffee houses, gin palaces and beer houses that helped shape (and break) an Empire. Ideal for the history buffs and culture seekers who love a tipple and a story!
×Description
Whether it be tea, coffee, gin or beer, Londoners have always been under the influence and these four drinks have helped shape our city as we know it today.
On this tasting tour around Fleet Street, the Strand and the City, you’ll learn about the 18th century coffee houses, gin palaces and beer houses that helped shape (and break) an Empire. Ideal for the history buffs and culture seekers who love a tipple and a story!
Opening Times
Monday to Saturday after 2pm, subject to the guide's availability. Please contact your Truly Concierge for more information on availability.
Additional Information
This experience must be booked within 6 months of purchase, but you can choose to go any time within 1 year.
Availability:
This experience is available:
- Monday to Saturday after 2pm, subject to the guide's availability
This experience is not available on bank holidays and other special occasion days such as Valentine’s Day.
Other Useful Details:
All bookings are subject to availability. We advise booking at least 4 weeks in advance to guarantee the desired date and time.
How it works
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Choose your experience
Treat yourself or share with someone you truly care about.
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We arrange everything
Our concierge will arrange everything, even the little extras.
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Relax and enjoy
Simply show up and savour the memory that will last a lifetime.