London: Borough Market & Soho Food Tour with Secret Dish

Summary

British classics, global flavors and laughter in London’s tastiest corners

You’ll taste your way through Borough Market or Soho with a local guide—think fresh sausage rolls, crisp fish & chips, British cheeses with cider or beer, and sweet desserts with tea. Alongside bites from tapas bars or Singaporean stalls, you’ll share laughs and stories with fellow travelers. Expect one surprise Secret Dish—and maybe even change your mind about English food.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wonder if English food really deserves its bad rep? I did—until I found myself huddled under the awning at Borough Market, sausage roll in hand, steam curling up into the damp London air. Our guide, Tom, grinned as he explained the difference between chips and fries (I still get it wrong sometimes), and I swear the crunch of that first bite was louder than the market itself. The smell of frying fish drifted over from a stall nearby—there’s something about hot vinegar on cold fingers that just makes sense here.

We ducked into an old pub where the walls looked like they’d seen centuries of spilled ale. Cheese boards arrived with grapes and figgy cake; Tom poured out little glasses of local cider while telling stories about kings who probably ate worse than we were about to. There was this moment when someone tried to pronounce “Wensleydale” and everyone just lost it laughing. It felt like we’d known each other longer than an hour.

The Soho food tour was a whole different rhythm—croquetas with Catalan vermouth at a place so tiny you could hear every clink behind the bar, then slow-roasted pork that tasted like it had been waiting for us all day. Our guide Li nudged us into a gin bar hidden behind what looked like a laundromat door (I almost didn’t believe her). Three gins later, I couldn’t stop smiling at how much London fits into these little corners. And then there was bao—the fluffiest thing I’ve ever eaten—plus Singaporean curry that left my lips tingling. We finished in a classic Soho bar with our “Secret Dish,” but honestly, it’s the conversations I remember most.

I still think about that first mouthful of fish & chips whenever it rains back home. Maybe English food isn’t what people say—it’s warmer, funnier, more surprising. Or maybe you just need someone local to show you where to look.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour

• Join London Bridge Food Tour
• Visit Borough Market stalls
• Taste traditional sausage roll
• Enjoy award-winning fish and chips
• Learn difference between chips and fries
• Savor British cheeses with accompaniments
• Drink local beer, ale, or cider
• Indulge in English dessert with tea
• Try signature Secret Dish

Day 2 — Soho Food and Drink Experience

• Join Soho Food Tour
• Taste croquetas with Catalan vermouth
• Enjoy slow-roasted pork
• Sample three historic gins
• Try Singaporean cuisine
• Skip lines for best Bao Buns
• Drink in classic Soho bar
• Learn Soho culture and food history
• Try signature Secret Dish

Top questions

What food is included on the Borough Market tour?

The Borough Market tour includes sausage rolls, fish & chips, British cheeses with chutney and fruit, dessert with tea, drinks (beer/cider), and a Secret Dish.

How long does the London food tour last?

The exact duration isn’t specified but most small-group walking food tours in London last around 3-4 hours.

Is there hotel pickup for this tour?

No hotel pickup is included; guests meet at the designated starting point near Borough Market or Soho.

Are drinks included on the Soho Food Tour?

Yes, drinks are included such as Catalan vermouth, historic gin tastings, and options for non-alcoholic beverages.

Can vegetarians join this London food tour?

The menu is set but may accommodate some dietary needs; check directly before booking for vegetarian options.

Is public transport nearby for this tour?

Yes, both tours have public transportation options available nearby for easy access.

What is the Secret Dish on these tours?

The Secret Dish is revealed only during the tour—it’s part of the experience!

Are children allowed on these tours?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult; minimum drinking age is 18 for alcoholic beverages.

What’s included

Your day includes guided tastings through either Borough Market or Soho: sausage rolls, bacon & egg baps, fish & chips, croquetas or bao buns depending on your route; British cheeses paired with drinks like ale or cider; desserts served with tea; three gin tastings in Soho; plus one surprise Secret Dish—all led by a friendly local guide in small groups.