Devour London: Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine
Description
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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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.
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.
Walk through historic Southwark, see a famous pub from Bridget Jones’s Diary, and learn about London’s eerie past at Clink Prison.
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.
Discover the story behind the devastating fire of 1666 and how it reshaped the city.
Enjoy delicate, handcrafted meringue confections from a renowned French pastry chef.
Step inside a stunning Victorian marketplace, famous for its architecture and film history, including scenes from Harry Potter.
Conclude your tour with an exclusive wine and cheese pairing, guided by an expert sommelier.
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Important 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.
Reviews(150)
Pooja was our guide, and she was wonderful! Very knowledgeable. Great tour for foodies, but also a lot of London history along the way. We were with a small group, but beware that Borough Hall gets super crowded at lunchtime. Highly recommend this one!
Pooja is an exceptional tour guide. She gave great background about all the sights we visited. The pace was excellent. The stops were well thought out. Highly recommend.
Great variety of food interspersed with local history. Would definitely recommend.
Becki was great with a lot of history along the way
Becki was an amazing guide. We learned so much about London and totally enjoyed the food tour!
Outstanding tour. Great food. Very very knowledgeable guide!!!!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Becky *with an *i* was our angel 😇 excellent tour guide!
Becki was the perfect tour guide. We had an absolutely amazing experience. The food, desserts, and the wine tasting was an ideal way to spend our afternoon. Would recommend to anyone who is interested in trying a variety of different food in London. Definitely a must do while you are here!
So great! Becki has so much information on the history of the area and the food was great!
Katie was great, she was very knowledgable and personable. She guided us around in a smooth, enjoyable manner, telling stories of loval history and the food we were intoduced to. I highly recommend Katie for this tour.
