12 Food & Drink Experiences in London Worth Booking Ahead

1.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Explore Borough Market and London Bridge on a three-hour food walk with a local guide. Expect British staples such as sausage roll and fish and chips, cheeses, dessert, drinks, and a surprise dish, with local history along the way. The group is limited to 12. Named guides have included Chris, Gary, Billie, and Jeremy, though your guide may differ.

“This was a great tour. Ryan was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so many historical tidbits of London. Amazing food and trip to borough market!”

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2.London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend 3.5 hours walking between Covent Garden and Soho with a local guide and a group of up to 12. Expect more than 10 dishes and drinks across five food venues, plus stops at Ronnie Scott’s and other music landmarks. Classic and premium routes offer different British dishes at some stops.

“Kevin was an excellent guide. It was enjoyable to walk some of the back streets of London and also enjoy some great food along the way with a large variety of tastings. Would highly recommend.”

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3.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend about three and a half hours exploring Soho with a local English-speaking guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect Indian, Burmese, Sicilian and Cantonese food, cocktails, dessert, and stories about the neighborhood’s music and literary past. Guides have included Tom, Jordana, Dave and Jay. The tour is for ages 18 and up.

“Go hungry! Food was excellent and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve done food tours in other cities and this was one of my favorites. Highly recommend!!”

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4.East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Walk from Whitechapel Gallery through East London’s South Asian food scene, sampling 8+ dishes, including curries, pakoras, tandoori, sweets and a secret dish. Your guide may be Ricky, Amin, Tamiza, Jai or another local host. Expect about three hours of walking and generous portions, with a group capped at 12.

“What a great tour! It was a fun and delicious way to learn about the Indian culinary scene in London. Our guide Amin, was very friendly and we enjoyed his stories.”

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5.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Walk Borough Market and Bankside with a local English-speaking guide, tasting British favorites such as sausage rolls, fish and chips, cheese and sweets. The route also passes Clink Prison, Southwark Cathedral and London Bridge. Groups are small, though the stated limit varies between 10 and 12. Tastings and stops can change by day or season.

“Wonderful food (and history) tour of Borough Market and beyond. Our guide was joyful, and full of history - not only for the market but for little treasures around the perimeter of the market. oh, and the food and drink was all fresh and delicious. Would def recommend!”

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6.Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Starting at Green Park, this two-hour guided walk passes through Mayfair and Soho toward Covent Garden, with cheese and food samples, an alcoholic drink, shop stops and an interactive quiz. Guides have included Louis, Pearla, Nic and Bettina. Expect city streets, changing weather and a good deal of walking.

“Excellent tour. Our guide was super friendly and very knowledgeable. we went to several cheese shops and got to sample different types and also had a glass of Prosecco! would highly recommend.”

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7.London Soho Food Tour with 7+ Tastings of Delicious Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Start near Golden Square and follow a guide through Soho and Chinatown, sampling dishes such as truffle arancini, beef rendang, bao, and several gins. The 3.5-hour tour caps its group at 10 and ends near Leicester Square. Guides including Paul, Gary, Anita, Anna, and Tom have earned praise for mixing local stories with practical restaurant tips.

“Great food and a very personable and knowledgeable guide! We had a great time and loved the array of food presented. Our guide (Theo) was so charming and intelligent, it was a great evening out!”

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8.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about three hours eating your way through one of London’s food districts with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a Borough Market, Soho or East End route, then follow local stops for dishes such as fish and chips, Chinatown street food, Jewish bagels or British cheese. Guides Tom, David and Sam have led memorable tours.

“Excellent tour guide. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Went to places that you would have normally just have walked past. Great experience.”

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9.Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk from Shoreditch High Street to Spitalfields Market with a guide, sampling seven East End dishes and drinks while hearing stories about Brick Lane, its street art, immigrant communities, and local landmarks. The three-hour tour includes bagels, Welsh rarebit, fish and chips, apple crumble, and a secret dish. Groups are limited to 12.

“Crumbl was delish Tacos yum History of Camden very interesting Tom king the tour guide was great Would highly recommend it”

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10.Private London Food Tour: Classic British Eats at London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $464

Spend three and a half hours with a private guide around London Bridge and Borough Market, sampling a bacon and egg bap, sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, and drinks. Guides such as Anna, Paul, Tom, and Luke bring neighborhood stories and practical market tips. The tour starts on Tooley Street and finishes near Tower Bridge.

“Paul was amazing, very knowledgeable and good for a laugh. Nice to try different foods and learn about the history of the area.”

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11.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend about three and a half hours walking Camden with a guide and a group of no more than 12. Expect seven food tastings, gin distilled in front of you, cider, and wine, plus stops tied to Camden’s markets, music, and canals. Guides have included Tom, Ryan, and Luke. The route starts on Camden High Street and ends near Camden Town Station.

“This was such a great tour. A wide variety of folks on the tour and Tom King did an incredible job engaging everyone. The food stops were great! Especially loved the birria tacos and the gin. Always the sign of a successful tour when folks stay behind chatting after the end of the tour.”

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12.London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Walk from Soho Square to Covent Garden with a guide who links London’s food to its local history. Stops may include a centuries-old market, fish and chips, an 800-year-old pub, a historic coffee shop and a famous dairy. Food and drink cost extra, so you choose what and how much to eat.

“Mike was a fantastic guide! Saw 8 different delicious food spots. Recommend to anyone wanting to sample some tasty places in London!”

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