Eating London Food Tours: 3 London Neighborhoods

If the way to your heart is through your stomach, you’ll love these London food tours. Explore the most iconic markets and culinary areas of London without getting lost in all the excitement. Having a guide to keep you on track and take you to only the best spots for tastings is unbeatable!

London Food Tours Fish & Chips

Activity Overview

  • City: London
  • Duration: 3 – 3.5 hours
  • Price: $114
  • Included in the price: Wonderful guide and all food and drink

Why We Think London Food Tours Are Great:

We know that one of the best ways to experience an area’s culture is through its food, and food in London can be a hot-button topic.

Whether you’ve heard dated musings about food in the UK being bland, or you feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of restaurants Uncle George said you must try while there, London food tours help you focus on the best.

London food tours also answer burning questions like “How did fish and chips get so popular?” and “Where did sticky toffee pudding come from?”

London Food Tours Highlights:

Here is a breakdown of each tour’s areas and what you can expect (spoiler: a great time).

City of London

The Specifics

– 3-hour tour available weekdays at 12:15 or 1:15 PM
– The tour begins in the City of London

The Area

Explore Jordan’s favorite borough on the only food tour in the City of London! The square mile dates back to Roman times, meaning you’ll get to experience 2,000 years of history through the city’s cuisine. Explore ancient taverns and pubs, walk the alleys, and enjoy the local spots.

The Food

  • British ale, black velvet cocktail
  • Scotch egg, Stilton cheese, cardamom bun, seafood sandwiches, and more!
Book the City of London Food Tour
London Food Tours Borough Market
With so many choices, having a guide take you through Borough Market is helpful!

Borough Market & Bankside

The Specifics

– 3-hour tour available daily at 10:00 and 10:30 AM
– The tour begins near Borough Market

The Area

Borough Market is famous, and for good reason! But with infamy comes overwhelm. With so many great options, where should you focus? A food tour is an excellent introduction to the best of Borough Market. Bankside appears to be nothing more than chain restaurants, unless you have a guide to show you the hidden gems.

The Food

  • British ale, apple cider
  • Haddock fish & chips, sausage roll, longboy donut, sticky toffee pudding, and more!
Book Borough Market Food Tour

Brick Lane, Shoreditch, & Spitalfields

The Specifics

– 3.5-hour tour available daily at 10:30, 11:00, and 11:30 AM
– The tour begins near Spitalfields market.

The Area

This is a hip, trendy, and grungy part of London. You’ll find great local eats, street food, and history in this area. Brick Lane is the place to go for Indian food in London. Taste your way through curry houses, the Humble Crumble, and classic, award-winning fish & chips.

The Food

  • Tea, mango lassi
  • Bacon brioche bap, cod fish & chips with mushy peas, curry, salt beef beigel, and more!
Book Brick Lane Food Tour

Things to Note Before Booking These London Food Tours:

  • Tours are best suited for children ages 4+
  • These tours are vegetarian-friendly, but they are not recommended for vegan and gluten-free travelers.
  • Tours run rain or shine! Be prepared for a drizzle any time of year in London.
  • 24-hour cancellation policy
While living in London, we learned to appreciate British food and their take on international cuisine. Watch our video for some of our favorite London food experiences. Then, book a London food tour!

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