Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Guided Walking Food Tour
Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Guided Walking Food Tour
Duration: 3 hours
3 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Stroll through Borough Market, tasting British favorites like fish & chips, sausage rolls, sticky toffee pudding, and more while soaking up the lively market buzz.
Stop at the Clink Prison and London Bridge, and uncover hidden gems tucked behind the stalls, like artisanal dessert spots and generational food vendors with stories.
This intimate, small-group (max. 10 people) walking tour is led by a local English-speaking food expert who brings 1,000 years of London’s culinary history to life.
From Shakespeare’s favorite chapel ruins to ancient Roman roads beneath the streets, this tour blends food and history for a mouthwatering cultural deep dive.
7 stops on a 3-hour walking food tour of Borough Market and Bankside
Local English-speaking guide
Small group of max. 10 guests
6 tastings (see menu [here](https://cdn-imgix.headout.com/media/pdfs/51c0d19ed851ec7eb1961ac17255adfe-Untitled%20document.pdf))
Gratuities
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Personal expenses
Borough Market entrance with visitors exploring food stalls in London.
Savor British classics and uncover London’s 1,000-year-old food heritage on a guided tasting tour through Borough Market and Bankside.
Getting started
Meet your guide just outside Borough Market, where your small group will gather before setting off. Your guide will confirm your booking and introduce the day’s plan—no security checks are required.
What to expect
Borough Market & Bankside
Step into the heart of London’s food culture with a guided walk through Borough Market and the surrounding Bankside area. Taste six curated dishes—from gourmet sausage rolls to artisan cheeses and sticky toffee pudding—while learning about the evolution of British cuisine. The tour also includes tastings of local cider and beer and views of historic sites like London Bridge and Clink Prison.
Exploring with a guide
Your guide shares stories about the market’s 1000-year history, the cultural roots of British dishes, and personal tips on where to eat and drink in London.
Features:
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Borough Market stalls: Sample British bites at a local chippy, cheesemonger, and dessert shops like Longboys and Humble Crumble.
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Meals: Includes six tastings—expect savory bites, sweet treats, cider, and beer from trusted local vendors.
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Bankside: Hear stories of Roman roads, Shakespearean chapels, and hidden pubs.
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Clink Prison & London Bridge: Learn about the darker corners of London’s history as you walk past these iconic sites.
Wrapping up
Your tour ends near Bankside, close to transport links and more eateries. Stay on to explore at your leisure or revisit your favorite stalls.
Visitors enjoying drinks at a wine stall in Borough Market, London.
People enjoying fish and chips at Borough Market on the Bankside Food Tour in London.
Borough Market entrance with visitors exploring food stalls in London.
Visitors enjoying drinks at a wine stall in Borough Market, London.
People enjoying fish and chips at Borough Market on the Bankside Food Tour in London.
Cheese selection at Borough Market stall during Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
What’s not allowed
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Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
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Safety is a priority, so this experience is restricted to guests under the age of 4 years.
Accessibility
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This experience is stroller accessible but not wheelchair accessible.
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Your guide dogs are welcome to join you.
Additional information
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Vegetarian-friendly tours, but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited.
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Tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk.
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Seasonal and daily menu variations may occur.
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This tour requires a minimum of 2 guests; if not met, rescheduling or reimbursement will be provided.
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Tours depart daily at 10am and 10:30am.
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Please arrive 15 mins before the scheduled starting time. Late arrivals and no-shows are not eligible for refunds.
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Contact info@eatingeurope.com or +1 917-909-6432 for private tours or questions.
Visitors exploring historic ruins on the Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
Artisan bread display at Borough Market, London, part of the Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
Cheese selection at Borough Market stall during Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
Visitors exploring historic ruins on the Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
Artisan bread display at Borough Market, London, part of the Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour.
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