London: Cheese Crawl Walking Tour with Tastings & Wine

Summary

Mayfair to Covent Garden cheese tastings with wine and fun

You’ll wander from Mayfair to Covent Garden tasting British cheeses (yes, Stilton included), sipping wine and joining in silly trivia with a local guide. Expect laughter over “drunk cheese”, new friends made along Soho’s busy streets, and plenty of stories to take home—even if you never quite master saying Camembert.

What’s the experience like?

“You’re not supposed to eat the rind on that one,” our guide said, but honestly I’d already done it. We’d just started the cheese crawl in Mayfair, right outside Green Park Station, and everyone was grinning like we’d snuck into some secret club for cheese nerds (which, apparently, has a name—turophile—who knew?). The first bite of Stilton was sharp and earthy and somehow made the city feel quieter for a second. People hurried by in suits while we stood there chewing, trying to guess what made this batch special. I’m still not sure I got it right.

We wandered through London’s streets—Mayfair into Piccadilly Circus—dodging umbrellas and the odd delivery bike. Our guide kept tossing out trivia (“Which king banned French cheese imports?”) and half of us got it wrong, but nobody cared because the next stop had something called ‘drunk cheese’ that tasted like it had been soaking up secrets in a cellar somewhere. Someone tried to pronounce Camembert properly; Li laughed so hard she almost dropped her sample. There was wine at one point—red, just enough to make me forget about the drizzle—and by then I’d lost track of how many cheeses we’d tried.

The crawl finished up in Covent Garden where street performers were juggling oranges and a kid offered us directions (we didn’t need them, but he seemed proud). Our group lingered longer than planned, swapping favorite flavors and arguing about which cheese would win in a fight (Gruyère is apparently scrappy). The whole thing felt like being let in on an inside joke only London locals really get. I keep thinking about that last creamy wedge as we said goodbye—maybe it’s just me, but food tastes different when you’re laughing with strangers.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — London cheese walking tour

• Start at Green Park Station
• Walk through Mayfair sampling Stilton
• Crawl through Soho and Little Italy
• Sample cheeses en route
• Walk through Covent Garden
• Guide says goodbye at Covent Garden

Top questions

How long is the London Cheese Crawl walking tour?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours from start to finish.

Where does the cheese crawl start and end?

The tour starts at Green Park Station in Mayfair and ends at Covent Garden.

Are food samples included on the tour?

Yes, all cheese samples and snacks are included as part of the tour.

Is wine provided during the cheese crawl?

Yes, you’ll enjoy a glass of wine along with your cheese tastings.

Is this London food tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels as it involves gentle walking.

Does the tour operate in bad weather?

Yes, the tour runs rain or shine—just dress appropriately for London weather.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, public transport is available near both the starting point and end location.

Is lunch included on this London cheese crawl?

You’ll enjoy light lunch-style snacks through various tastings during the tour.

What’s included

Your day includes guided walking through Mayfair, Soho, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden with plenty of cheese samples (think Stilton and Camembert), light lunch-style snacks along the way, a glass of wine to pair with your favorites, plus all trivia games—with public transport close by if you need it after all that dairy joy.