London Bridge & Borough Market: 7 Food Tastings Tour

Seven Tastings Through London's Oldest Food Market

You'll taste seven dishes across Borough Market and a historic pub: sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheese with ale pairing, dessert with tea, plus a secret dish revealed on the day. A local guide leads a small group through over 1,000 years of market history, and you skip the logistics of finding these places yourself. Public transport is nearby, and the tour works for any fitness level.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. London Bridgepass by
2. Borough Market2h

London Bridge and 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, cider, or non-alcoholic
• Indulge in English dessert with tea
• Taste signature Secret Dish
• Visit Victorian riverside arcade
• View Thames and City of London

The experience

"So you've never had proper fish and chips?" That's usually where the conversation starts on this London Bridge food tour, and it's the moment you realize British food has a reputation it doesn't deserve. The tour moves through Borough Market (over 100 stalls crammed under Victorian iron canopies that have stood since medieval times), and your guide (a local who actually knows the traders) walks you past the noise and the crowds to the places that matter. You start with a warm sausage roll, then move to the fish and chips, and yeah, there's a real difference between chips and what Americans call fries, but you'll taste it yourself rather than hear about it.

The market stop is the spine of the day, but it's not the whole thing. You'll sit down in a historic pub where a curated selection of British cheeses arrives with grapes, fig cake, and chutneys. The kind of pairing that makes you understand why people get serious about cheese. Local beers, ales, and ciders come with it, though non-alcoholic options are there if you want them. The group stays small, which means you're not herding through with thirty other people. You can actually ask questions and linger when something clicks. After the cheese course comes a classic English dessert with proper English breakfast tea, the kind that tastes different when someone who knows how to make it is pouring.

The last stop is the signature Secret Dish. Something the guide reveals on the day itself, which sounds gimmicky until you realize it's the thing that makes people actually remember the tour three months later. Before you head out, there's a walk along the Thames to a Victorian arcade with a glass roof, the old wharf where you can see the City of London across the water. The whole thing takes a few hours, and by the end you've tasted seven different things, drunk something local, and heard enough about British food to stop apologizing for it. If you have dietary requirements, contact them before you book so they can adjust the menu. They take that seriously.

What’s included

Your tour includes a traditional sausage roll, award-winning fish and chips, a bacon and egg bap, a curated selection of British cheeses with fruit, crackers, and chutney, local ale, beer, cider, or non-alcoholic options, a classic English dessert served with traditional English breakfast tea, and the signature Secret Dish. A local guide leads the small group through Borough Market and a historic riverside arcade, and you don't arrange transport or timing yourself.

Options for this experience

2 options

Borough Market Food TourGuide in English · 6 departure times: the first at 10:30, the last at 15:00Pick our classic London Bridge and Borough Market Food Tour, featuring plenty of food samples and drinks!

Borough Market Private TourGuide in English · 5 departure times: the first at 10:15, the last at 14:15Upgrade to a Private Tour: Enjoy a private version of our Borough Market food tour, with a guide dedicated solely to your group!

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 10:15, the last at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48h

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste real British food without spending the day researching where to go. The guide handles the stops, the pairings, and the story behind each dish, which is what makes seven tastings feel like a meal rather than a checklist.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (3 to 12 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What's included in the 7 tastings?

Sausage roll, fish and chips, bacon and egg bap, British cheese with fruit and chutney, ale or cider, a classic English dessert with tea, and a secret dish revealed on the day.

Is Borough Market included in the tour?

Yes. The market is the main stop: over 100 artisan stalls with 1,000+ years of history. Your guide leads you through it rather than leaving you to navigate alone.

Are non-alcoholic drinks available?

Yes. Beer, ale, cider, and honey mead are offered, but non-alcoholic options are available throughout.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary requirements?

Yes, but contact the tour operator in advance. They adjust the menu based on allergies, vegetarian, vegan, or other dietary needs.

Is this tour suitable for people with low fitness levels?

Yes. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. Public transport is available nearby if you need it.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The itinerary and menu can change based on weather and location availability. Check with the operator if you're concerned about a specific date.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. You should contact them in advance, especially if you have dietary requirements or want to confirm the tour is running on your preferred date.