London · FOOD
A shortlist worth sending a friend: 15 food experiences, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you book.
London Bridge and Borough Market food tour with 7 British tastings, fish and chips, cheese, drinks, and a Secret Dish in 3 hours.
“Tom (OC) did an amazing job. His knowledge of the area was outstanding. The food was great (although a lot) come hungry. Thank you Tom”
A small-group Soho and Covent Garden food walk with 10+ dishes and drinks, guided music stops, and a pub dessert finish.
“There was TONS of food (and drink!) included on this tour, so try not to fill up too early. Our tour guide, Kevin, was fantastic. Even though it was 3.5 hours, the time flew by. Had a great time learning about Soho and checking out the local food scene! Highly recommend.”
Twilight Soho VIP tour at dusk with cocktails, multicultural tastings, and local history on a small-group walk through Chinatown.
“David was a superb guide—funny and enthusiastic. We ate and drank a wide variety of food and drinks that were all wonderful! We enjoyed the tour around Soho and learned a lot about this raucous area. Best food tour I have ever been on.”
East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ tastings in Brick Lane, plus lassi, tandoori, sweets, paan, and a secret dish. Small group.
“Ricki our guide was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable and he ensured we had a warm welcome everywhere we went! The food and facts were in abundance and every recommendation hit the spot perfectly. Make sure you’re hungry!”
A 3-hour small-group food walk through Borough Market and Bankside near London Bridge, with cider, cheese, fish and chips, and stories.
“Great way to explore Borough Market. Guide was very knowledgeable and fun. Great experience to do with a group.”
A 2-hour guided London walk with multiple cheese shop tastings, Prosecco, and a fun quiz, from Mayfair through Soho to Covent Garden.
“Lots of walking. BUT, well worth it, got to look around, find shops to go back to, and we tasted some amazing cheeses that we will be purchasing back home. Louis was an amazing tour guide, very personable and gave a good bit of info about each shop and each cheese”
London Soho in 3.5 hours with 7+ tastings plus alcohol at 10-or-fewer stops, from Carnaby to Chinatown, with local history.
“Loved the variety of food and knowledge of Paul the guide who made this tour really interesting and enjoyable A great way to learn about the history and life of people living in Soho .”
Private 3-hour London food tour with a welcome cocktail, dim sum, fish and chips, bagels, cheese, and dessert across Borough Market, Soho, and East End.
“Very expensive for what you get. Not a ton of variety or options. Tom was great though - knowledgeable and personable.”
Camden Market food tour with 7 tastings, artisan gin, gin plus cider and wine, and classic Camden stops, in about 3.5 hours.
“Ryan!!! The best! Camden was so vivid and bustling! Ryan guided all 2 of us around while sharing the rich history of that part of the city. Amy Winehouse came up a lot. So if you like her, this is the tour for you. The food choices were also great! And the drinks were a nice touch! Thank you, Ryan!!”
Sample East London Indian curries, tandoori, sweets, and secret bites on a 3-hour Brick Lane tour with drinks.
“Great tour! Shay was engaging and fun! Very knowledgeable about the area and the food. Answered tons of questions about Indian food and culture! Definitely recommend!”
Taste East London on a 3.5-hour guided walk through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch with 8 tastings across 6 stops.
“David, our guide entertained us beautifully with all kinds of historical information and food facts on our East London food tour. Highly recommend. Not too much walking and just the right amount of food. Poppies Fish and Chips—the original—can’t be beat. A great variety of foods. Curry to bacon baps. YUM!”
4-hour South Bank food tour with British classics, Leadenhall and Spitalfields markets, and a sit-down Brick Lane Bengali tasting menu.
“Our guide Simon was very interesting and kind. But this visit is too expensive for what we eat, we are disappointed.”
Taste Southwark and Bankside with 6 stops, cheese, sausage roll, fish and chips, dessert, and drinks on a 3-hour small-group walk near London Bridge.
“The tour was excellent. Paddy (sp?) was very knowledgeable and friendly. I would definitely go on another tour with him as the guide.”
Vegan-friendly 2-hour Brighton walking food tour with a small local guide, 5 tastings, ABBA sights, and discounts.
“Great guide, very kind and friendly. The food was delicious and varied, but the tour felt overpriced for what was offered. My favorite stop was at the tea shop, where I learned how to make matcha properly and bought different teas.”
Taste street food and gin in Camden Market on a 3.5-hour guided walk with cider, Italian wine, cheeses, dessert, and surprises.
“We ended up having a private tour since we were the only ones there. It was a very interesting three hour tour, our guide Tom was very nice and kept giving us stories and explanations. Food was nice and by the end of it we were very full”
Every kind of London day out, and the best of each.
