Are you an adventurous foodie looking for the best food & drink tours in London, England?
Join Food & Travel journalist Andrew John Virtue Dobson as he hops on 5 delicious food tours in England’s culinary capital!
Tasty Culinary Tours in London
There’s no better way to explore a destination and it’s culture on holiday than by booking a local food and drink tour!
With over a week in London I booked 5 tasty food tours that showcase unique neighbourhoods and unravel Britain’s distinct food culture through iconic dishes like Chicken Tikka Masala, Scotch Egg and Fish & Chips.
I love booking food tours with a local tour company as knowledgable guides share fascinating historical facts while you nosh on famous dishes. Most importantly, a food tour typically features smaller portions, so you can sample dishes at 5 or 6 vendors at a market. It’s also a great way to meet like minded foodie friends when traveling on holiday.
East London by Eating Europe
Join a friendly Eating Europe guide to explore London’s East End.
You’ll sip and nibble your way through Brick Lane, Shoreditch and Spitalfields. Highlights include Bangladeshi curry house, Chinese bakery, and an iconic bagel filled with roast beef and spicy British mustard. Oh, and I think I tasted the best fish chips of my life as well!
Brigit’s Afternoon Tea London Bus Tour
Indulge in the British culinary tradition of Afternoon Tea onboard a classic London double decker bus!
One very entrepreneurial London bakery launched the unique concept several years ago and has become a major hit. Guests arrive at Victoria Bus Station and hop up the stairs for a 1 hour bus tour of London’s most famous sites. You’ll see Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace and Harrods while sipping Earl Grey and nibbling on pretty pastries and clotted cream slathered scones.
Essentials of British Food Culture by Context Travel
If you’re looking to dive deeper into the London foodie scene and prefer a more intimate one-on-one experience book Essentials of British Food Culture Tour with Context Travel.
The operator specializes in offering private tours so you have plenty of time to ask questions while restaurant hopping.
My tour guide was a bubbly journalist who splits her time between Hong Kong and London. On our 3 hour tour we explored the gastronomy mecca Fortnum & Mason, tasted the city’s best gelato and hopped up at a Japanese sushi-style bar where the conveyor belt featured plates of local British cheese rather than rice wrapped raw fish!
A Taste Of Soho by Sherpa Food Tours
Sherpa Food Tours offers a fun Taste of Soho, perfect for those keen to explore eateries right downtown.
The London food tour features 14 dishes and drink from spicy Indian masalas, to cheddar and chutney sandwich and a hearty English Sunday Roast paired with local sparkling wine.
Borough Market by Devour Tours
Borough Market is a beast! My Devour Tours experience was booked on a Tuesday and even then the market felt busy. So imagine trying to navigate it on your own on a weekend!
Since Borough Market is such a popular tourist attraction in London it can be overwhelming to navigate on your own. Devour Tours shares its favourite vendors in Borough Market and nearby Southwark so you can have a small sample of the most neighbourhoods most popular eats. From an epic sausage roll, to sweet custard topped apple crumble…each bite is delish!
