Devour London: Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine

4.9 (173 reviews) London, England
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Duration3h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Borough Market is a food lover’s dream, and this guided tour takes you straight to the best stalls. Taste iconic British dishes while learning about the market’s 1,000-year history. Start with a British breakfast, enjoy a sausage roll, and try a warm fruit crumble. No visit is complete without crispy fish & chips.

Along the way, explore Southwark’s hidden gems, including a pub from Bridget Jones’s Diary and Clink Street, home to one of London’s oldest prisons. Cross the Thames to see the Great Fire of London monument commemorating the 1666 blaze that reshaped the city.

A final sweet treat at Leadenhall Market, a stunning Victorian marketplace. A must-visit for film lovers, this stunning arcade has appeared in multiple blockbuster movies, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Finish with a wine and cheese pairing at a cozy wine bar. This tour blends history, culture, and unforgettable flavors, offering a way to experience London’s most famous food markets.

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Small Group Tour

Maximum 12 guests

Private Tour

Ultimate London Food Tour: Discover Borough Market with a private guide, enjoying six tastings & a walking tour of Southwark and City of London.

What's included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Borough of City of London
  • Leadenhall Market
  • 2 wine pairings
  • 6 food tastings
  • Borough of Southwark
  • 6 tasting stops including Borough Market
  • Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. 35m · Admission ticket included
    Meet your guide and start your culinary adventure through London's oldest borough with a bacon and egg roll from a restaurant that's become an institution in the neighborhood.
  2. Borough Market
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Try a British breakfast classic, the sausage roll, from a small shop that does it best and is beloved by locals. You might recognize this next stop from its social media fame, but the impeccable quality and ethically sourced ingredients in each one of their sweet treats makes it a must-visit. You’ll try one of their modern interpretations of a classic British dessert.
  3. Bankside
    20m
    Walk through historic Southwark, see a famous pub from Bridget Jones’s Diary, and learn about London’s eerie past at Clink Prison.
  4. 20m · Admission ticket included
    Next, you'll head to the best place in town for fish and chips. Try an award-winning version and learn about the fascinating Southern European roots of this now quintessentially British dish.
  5. The Monument to the Great Fire of London
    20m
    Discover the story behind the devastating fire of 1666 and how it reshaped the city.
  6. 15m · Admission ticket included
    Enjoy delicate, handcrafted meringue confections from a renowned French pastry chef.
  7. 20m
    Step inside a stunning Victorian marketplace, famous for its architecture and film history, including scenes from Harry Potter.
  8. 35m
    Conclude your tour with an exclusive wine and cheese pairing, guided by an expert sommelier.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a yellow WalksDevour sign. This tour meets outside Evans Cycles shop located at 6 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY right next to the Gateway Needle.

End point

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour covers lunch
  • Sensible shoes for walking over uneven surfaces make the tour more enjoyable.
  • This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Pescatarians, Gluten Free or Dairy Free
  • Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
  • This tour is English.
  • This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
  • Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
  • Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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