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Eating London: Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour
4.9
172 Ratings
Greater London
The main appeal of this excursion is the unparalleled ambiance of the market. Avoid the masses and explore London’s renowned, and oldest, food market. With more than 100 stalls, locating the superior food could take a while. However, this tour will guide you to the top offerings of the Borough market.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Borough Market - Start the day with a nice cup of coffee while meeting your guide
- The Ginger Pig - Butchers, sausage roll, farm to plate butchers
- Longboys, Borough Yards - A cool, fresh twist on a nostalgic British dessert from a master pastry chef. High-end finger doughnuts.
- fish! Borough Market - Of course! Fish & Chips
- The London Cider House - Traditional brewed local cider specialists
- Neal’s Yard Dairy (Borough Market Shop) - No market tour without the best artisan cheesemonger!
- The Boot & Flogger - Southw Sticky Toffee Pudding & English Ale – a hidden gem curated by one of London’s oldest wine merchant families.
- Clink Prison Museum - one of England’s oldest and most notorious prisons.
- Southwark Cathedral - an Anglican Cathedral on the south bank of the River Thames
- Winchester Palace - With medieval architecture along the River Thames, it stands as a captivating testament to London’s rich history.
- Southwark Cathedral - Dating back to at least the 12th century, it boasts impressive Gothic architecture, a beautiful nave, colorful stained glass windows, and a historic altar.
- Crossbones Graveyard & Garden of Remembrance - London, is a historic burial ground with a unique and poignant history.
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What's Included
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Fish & Chips and British Cheese Tastings
- Cyder & Beer
- 6 tastings including top class Sausage Roll, Fish & Chips, local cheese, toffee pudding and more
- London - A Food Lover’s Guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick Up and drop off
Additional Information
- This activity requires a minimum number of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed!
- Email us in advance to advise of any dietary requirements such as vegetarian diets
- Not suitable for vegans/ GF or Lactose intolerances
Location
The Market Porter
Stoney Street
Please wait outside for guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(172 Ratings)
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Rebecca_b
Jul 13, 2024
Mix of food and history at the Borough market - My sister and I went on the food tour at the Borough market and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Roisin was our tour guide. She was knowledgeable and enjoyable to talk to. The tastings included some delicious donuts, fish and chips (of course), cider and more. Would recommend to anyone who has a spare 3-4 hours while visiting London.
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299kf
Jul 12, 2024
Perfect! - This food tour was wonderful! It was perfectly paced and delightfully mixed information with a great balance of British tastes. We had enough time between tastings to let the food settle and have good conversation. There were even a few opportunities to rest our feet. Roisin was a wonderful guide!!
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Penelope_m
Jul 11, 2024
Intro to British food - Great Guide. Knew interesting facts. Easy to chat to. 8 people - nice size group
Good food sample size, dont eat a big breakfast beforehand and nice mix of sweet and savory. Appreciate having the samples ready and not having to wait.
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Nicole
Jul 11, 2024
Super fun and tasty - The Borough Market is such a gem and this was a great way to sample some of the best and get some history of the area in as well. Our teens loved it
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Sylvia_m
Jul 7, 2024
Savory London - Excellent experience. When we could not find him, Tom came out and looked for us, which was very appreciated He knew the local food well and told great stories. Great time.
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Katherine_r
Jul 5, 2024
Fun, Informative, and Delicious!! - We had such a fun time with Lane on our tour! We got to eat some great food and learn a lot about the history of the market and random fun facts about the area and London. I was worried it would be too overwhelming with so many food options but everything was portioned out so everyone got a substantial serving of everything and didn’t get overly full. Would recommend to anyone going to Borough for the first time and wanting a fun way to try out some of the food! We had lots of laughs and received great recommendations after the tour of restaurants, pubs, and monuments to check out in the area as well. This tour did not disappoint!
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Lori_f
Jul 4, 2024
An excellent tour - Really enjoyed the tour with Rosin. Appreciate the integration of history of the area with excellent food. Rosin did a super job pacing the activities. We got to Burroughs Market about 30 minutes before the tour. I highly recommend that. Vendors were just setting up because it didn’t open until 10 but we were able to meander through leisurely. It was super packed when we finished at 1 so glad we didn’t wait to go until after the tour
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Lafquest
Jul 4, 2024
Hooked on food tours - another great one - Am so glad we went. Great tour with Rosin - not just for the food - best sausage roll and sticky toffee - but lots of history regarding the area.
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Sdefoor
Jul 2, 2024
A "Must Do" for Foodies in London - After what started as a comedy of errors involving getting on the wrong train, my friend and I made it to the Borough market to meet with our group for the tour only to discover our GPS would not lead us to the meeting place. After frantically searching for the meeting spot without success, I sent a text message explaining the situation and was told where the group would be after their first stop. We were able to eventually catch up with the group. Not only were we greeted with great smiles and acceptance, the tour guide was so kind, and the other guest were so forgiving. As it turns out, we didn't actually prevent the group from moving forward with their tour. I can't believe I don't remember the name of the tour guide, but she was wonderful! She was knowledgeable and included interesting facts about the various places we saw before we went into the market. Once in the market she gave a great explanation for the various food stalls we saw, and then we began to eat. The food was amazing! This tour is fabulous! I typically do food tours in most cities I visit, and this one was not a disappointment in anyway. Thoroughly enjoyed this tour.
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Justin_d
Jun 30, 2024
Quality Food and Fun Guide - RóisÃn was an excellent guide. Her energy and knowledge added to the tour. An average amount of food/drink stops (5-6). However all were quality and representative of England. Went back to the market multiple times this visit!
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