Leeds Heritage Pub Tour: Highlights
Discover the essential Leeds pub and brewing history, explore historic sites and enjoy included drinks. 300+ years of heritage awaits! See below for details.
Bookings
To guarantee the tour's operation, we require a minimum of two guests for the first booking on any tour date. If you're a solo traveler, please check back for availability closer to the date or consider an alternative tour date.
Booking for six or more? A group discount is automatically applied! The booking calendar also includes an option to purchase a private tour for up to 10 people. If you would like to enquire about a private tour for a different day/time, or for more people, please click here.
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Description
Enjoy a 300+ year journey through Leeds' legendary pub and brewing heritage. This immersive tour delves into the heart of the city's rich pub and brewing culture, revealing hidden stories and iconic landmarks.
Our tour begins at The Tetley, where you'll uncover the fascinating tale of a brewing giant that once dominated the British beer scene.
Next, we step into the architectural splendor of the Adelphi, a late Victorian masterpiece, and gain insight into the workings of a 1950s Leeds brewery.
We then head on out to the streets of Leeds, visiting locations with important links to the city's pub and brewing heritage, including a crawl of buildings that used to be pubs, ghost stories and more.
Our finale takes place at Whitelock's Ale House, a Leeds institution since 1715. Here, there's a fun group activity testing your map reading skills, before you hear the stories, good and bad, that have shaped this Leeds landmark.
Your ticket includes a half-pint drink at each of our three pub stops. Choose from hand-pulled ale, draught lager, draught cider, or soft drinks. For the comfort and efficiency of the tour, and to ensure a timely finish, we are unable to offer upgrades to pints or drinks with higher alcohol content, such as wine or spirits.
Important Information
Age Restriction
This tour is for those aged 18 years or older only.
Drinks Included
Your ticket includes a half-pint drink at each of our three pub stops. Choose from hand-pulled ale, draught lager, draught cider, or soft drinks. For the comfort and efficiency of the tour, and to ensure a timely finish, we are unable to offer upgrades to pints or drinks with higher alcohol content, such as wine or spirits.
Code of Conduct
We have a code of conduct to ensure a respectful and enjoyable experience for all participants. You can find the full code of conduct on our website.
Timings
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. Please allow up to 3 hours to account for potential delays. We begin promptly at the advertised start time. To ensure we adhere to our pre-booked venue times, we are unable to wait for late arrivals.
Weather
This tour includes outdoor walking, so please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
Accessibility
This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The route includes walking distances of up to 30 minutes. For specific accessibility inquiries, please contact us at hello@toursofleeds.co.uk.
FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our FAQ page.