The 10 London Drinks Tours That Earn Their Price

1.London: Afternoon Tea Bus with a Glass of Prosecco

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,853 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $64Our pick

Ride a pink-striped English Tea Bus from Golden Tours Stop 1 for 90 minutes of sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and Prosecco. You’ll pass the London Eye, Tower of London, and St. Paul’s Cathedral. Hosts such as Ayaan, Dee, and Wumi are known for warm service, but no live guide is provided.

“The tour was excellent very well organised food very good quality excellent hosts with Chris and Simmy who looked after us really well overall an excellent experience would definitely recommend this trip.”

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2.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Start at Zoo Bar in Leicester Square and follow hosts through three to five central London bars and clubs. Expect free shots, drink discounts, photos, and a social crowd. Guides such as Liz, Liam, Ali, and Stacie are praised for keeping the night friendly and organized, though this is more nightclub crawl than historic pub tour.

“Tour guide didn’t spend time with us, the group was just left to mingle, not the bar crawl experience it should be but more heres a pub i’ll see later. We only did 3 bars and then couldn’t find our tour guide.”

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3.Alcotraz Prison Cocktail Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 834 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Report to Alcotraz in Hackney, put on an orange jumpsuit, and smuggle in a base spirit for the bartenders to turn into custom cocktails. Inmate Cassidy, the Warden, guards, cells, and live theatrical scenes create a 1-hour-45-minute night out. Bring one bottle per shared spirit group.

“Visited Alcotraz with my partner. Loved the set up. The play acting by the staff members was very entertaining. We were locked up so to speak in our cell the whole time except for a brief visit to the Warden's office. Would have been nice to interact with the other prisoners.”

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4.The London Eye Champagne Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 797 reviews · 30 min · from $79

Meet your English-speaking host at the VIP Desk, relax in the Eye Lounge, then board a shared capsule for a 30-minute London Eye flight with chilled Moët & Chandon. Hosts such as Mia, Arnie, and Amanda add friendly commentary and help with photos.

“Clio our guide was a very friendly knowledgeable young lady. Whole experience was wonderful”

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5.Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery Tour and Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Best value

At Bombay Sapphire’s Laverstoke Mill, guide-led tours with hosts such as Luke, Naomi, Nick, or Helen cover ten botanicals, glasshouses, vapor infusion, and the old paper mill. You’ll make a G&T at the Turbine Bar, watch a short film, and finish with cocktail options.

“Value for money, and interesting experience. Option of non alcoholic drink was nice. Could've shown Around more stuff.”

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6.London Eye – Champagne Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 665 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Ride the 443-foot London Eye in a shared glass capsule with fast-track access, a chilled glass of Moët & Chandon, and a host who points out sights and takes photos. Hosts such as Mia, Diana, Wil, and Sofia have added humor, history, and useful photo tips to this 30-minute experience.

“We had a fantastic time with hosts Modesta and Lia! The guides were lovely, very knowledgeable, and we're great photographers. We would absolutely do this again.”

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7.Immersive Magic Experience with Craft Cocktails in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 594 reviews · 2 hours 50 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Spend an evening at The Magicians Table, starting with entry to Dieter’s Bar one hour before the performance. You’ll watch about 110 minutes of close-up magic from several performers, join in at your table, and enjoy a cocktail-led night out for adults aged 18 and over.

“Each of the 'magicians' performed well and put on a mind blowing and mesmerising show.”

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8.River Thames Evening Cruise with Sparkling wine and Canapés

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 569 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $45

Board at Tower Millennium Pier for a two-hour evening cruise toward Westminster and back. Enjoy one glass of sparkling wine or a soft drink, light canapés, live music, and views of Big Ben, the London Eye, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, the Shard, HMS Belfast, and Canary Wharf. Commentary is not guaranteed.

“The 2 hour river cruise was fabulous from start to finish. Excellent service from all the staff, very professional, aswell as being friendly. The entertainment was also excellent providing an beautiful atmosphere for all on board. A great way to see so many sights along the Thames. Thank you for making our trip very memorable.”

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9.Bombay Sapphire Gin Cocktail Masterclass and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 165 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $63

At Bombay Sapphire Distillery in Whitchurch, you’ll make three cocktails, choose a gin for your own gin and tonic, tour the Still House with a Gin Expert, and explore the self-guided Discovery Experience. Allow about three hours, and wear flat, closed-toe shoes.

“Great experience would highly recommend the Bombay Sapphire Tour and Cocktail Masterclass - both our tour guide and cocktail class leader were excellent”

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10.London: Alcotraz Immersive Prison Cocktail Experience Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 80 reviews · 1h 45m · from $79

You enter Cell Block Two-One-Two, pass a metal detector, and report to a cast of actors playing the Warden, Guards, and Inmate Cassidy. Bring sealed liquor, hide it from prison staff, and receive four cocktails made to order. Orange jumpsuits and a movie-style prison set complete the scene.

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