The 15 Best Market Tours in London

1.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Follow a guide through Borough Market and London Bridge for sausage rolls, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish. Guides such as Chris, Gary, Billie, Jeremy, Anna, and Tom have led the route. Groups are capped at 12, and a private upgrade is available.

“I cannot say enough good things about this tour. We did a lot of tours over the course of our week in London and all were good - but Gary was the best. Besides showing us around the treasure that is Borough Market and having us eat a sampling of excellent foods, he was able to tell us a ton about London and offer us other recommendations for things to do.”

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2.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for a roughly two-hour tour of its underground passageways, WWII air raid shelter, historic rooms, and rooftop views. Guides including Duncan, Theresa, and Owen bring Bristol’s wartime story to life before you finish near the food stalls of St. Nicholas Market. Expect stairs, standing, and some confined spaces.

“A great trip. Informative and well presented by Duncan. Some bleak times undoubtedly but Duncan will present some lighter moments, visit and enjoy!”

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3.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours tasting British favorites around Borough Market and Bankside. Guides such as Tom, Roisin, Pip, Izaak, and Chris lead small groups to sausage rolls, Portuguese pastries, fish and chips, cider, cheese, and sticky toffee pudding, while sharing stories of Clink Prison, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, and the Thames.

“If you love food with some historical facts in the mix, then this tour is for you. Every bite was better than the last. From the most delicious sausage rolls ending with sticky pudding with a pint thrown in to top things off. We enjoyed ourselves at every turn. Wish I had room for more. Cheers to guides Pip and Tom for making our day.”

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4.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride a pedal-assist e-bike through central London with a guide such as Younis, Yunis, or Eunice. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll see Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. Expect city traffic, short stops, and a 15-minute market break.

“A safe and enjoyable route with plenty of interesting stops along the way. A great option for a quick yet engaging ride through some of London’s highlights.”

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5.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Choose a private three-hour London food walk through Soho, Borough Market, or the East End. Guides including Tom, David, and Sam lead you to small local spots for cocktails, street food, British classics, international dishes, cheese, and dessert. The tasting portions add up to a full meal, with stops adjusted for your interests and food needs.

“This tour was amazing. We had a river cruise along the Thames prior to this and unfortunately returned much later than anticipated. David (our guide) waited 45 minutes for us and gave us an amazing tour of SoHo. it felt very personalized and it truly felt like David was showing us his home. He gave us insights into each dish that we had and some of my most memorable food memories from this trip occurred during this tour.”

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6.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Explore Camden with a guide such as Tom, Ryan, or Luke, tasting birria tacos, Indonesian curry, char siu pastries, British cheese, fried pizza, apple crumble, and a secret dish. Add gin, cider, and Campania wine while learning about Camden’s music, markets, canal, and Amy Winehouse connections in a group of up to 12.

“King Tom was our guide. He was amazing!! He was knowledgeable about the history and the food connections. Highly recommend this tour.”

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7.Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Obi for a three-hour walking food tour through Brixton Market, Electric Avenue, Pop Brixton, and Brixton Village. Expect generous tastings of African and Caribbean dishes, local history, personal stories, patties, desserts, and plenty of food. The group is limited to 10 people and starts at noon near Brixton station.

“Learning about Brixton as well as Brixton and enjoying the food. Our guide was very informative and a great source of the history of the area.”

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8.Delicious Doughnuts & Tea: Small-Group Borough Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Start at St. John Bakery near Borough Market and walk about two miles through one of London’s best food districts. Along the way, sample doughnuts from St. John, Rodeo, Bread Ahead, and Crosstown, with tea included. Guides such as Oscar, Bhavani, Charlie, and Dan add local stories, food tips, and history to this small-group morning tour.

“Super fun—borough market was amazing. Saw some hidden gems we would have missed if on our own. How can you beat donuts and London? Our guide Oscar was awesome!”

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9.Food & drink walking tour in South East London. Bermondsey – Borough Market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $103

Walk from Tower Bridge through Shad Thames, Maltby Street Market, Borough Market, and the South Bank to the Golden Hinde. Your guide leads a group of up to 12 through food stalls and local producers, with enough tastings for lunch and a G&T at a local gin distillery. Guides may include Ty, George, or Alexi.

“My sister and I totally lucked out as it was just us and George our guide! This also happened on our food walking tour in Porto. This is a hidden gems tour so we skipped most of the "tourist " spots. Our guide was very knowledgeable and persRead more”

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10.Borough Market and beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Join Stephen for a private 90-minute walk from Borough Market to Tate Modern. Follow London’s story from Roman and Viking times through Dickens and Shakespeare, with stops at Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, the Rose Theatre, Millennium Bridge, and overlooked Bankside sites. The walk ends by the Thames at Tate Modern.

“I was very happy to find out on meeting the guide just near borough market that it was just going to me and the tour guide. He took me along for a fantastic walk and we saw some amazing places and learnt some great facts. He left me at the Tate modern which I explored for 2 hours. I would definitely recommend for the young and old.”

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11.African & Caribbean Food Tour around Brixton Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $210

Join Obi for a three-hour, small-group food and culture walk through Brixton. Visit five or six African and Caribbean eateries, sample dishes from places such as Jamaica, Nigeria, and Ethiopia, see local art and landmarks, and learn how Black culture has shaped the area. The tour begins and ends at 464 Brixton Road.

“I do a LOT of food tours and I can honestly say this was the BEST experience. The food was plentiful and DELICIOUS and Obi was an amazing guide. He is personable and was full of excellent info on the history and culture of the area and food. He also made sure that the small group of us interacted and got to know each other. We made some great connections! DEFINITELY book this tour!”

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12.Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Explore Old Market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $118

Start at Moor Beer Co near Bristol Temple Meads, then follow a map and booklet through a brewpub, traditional pub, and local bars around Old Market. Seven Bristol-brewed beers, snacks, tasting notes, and tokens are included. You set the pace, choose your final bar, and finish near buses, Cabot Circus, and the station.

“For anyone taking a trip to Bristol - I highly recommend this beer tasting tour! The bar tender at the first bar was extremely accommodating and friendly. At the pubs we went to, all of the staff were very friendly too. I am not sure we would have ventured into these places normally so it was great to get more of an "authentic" Bristol experience. Very good value for money!”

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13.2 Hour Big Ben to Borough Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Follow a small group from Big Ben and Westminster to Borough Market in about two hours and fifteen minutes. Your English-speaking guide, including guides such as Nick or Nicholas, covers Parliament, the Thames, St. Paul’s, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and more. Expect a brisk walk, a short break, and a food-market finish.

“Nicolas was a very knowledgeable and flexible tour guide. He kept my, limited attention span, 12yo engaged like a pro. Enjoyed the day very much.”

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14.Camden Market, Borough Market and Covent Garden Market Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $219

Explore Camden Market, Borough Market, and Covent Garden with a private guide such as Kevin or Stephen. Expect London history, food tips, shopping advice, and Tube travel between stops. The tour starts at 9:30 am, lasts about three hours, and can include pickup from a central London hotel on foot or by Underground.

“It is a walking tour Underground is used which i enjoyed Kevin taught me a bit about travelling on the underground and gave me directions for future A lot of knowledge I felt like I was walking around with a friend showing me the sites Very accommodating was able to get my viral strawberries and Chocolate”

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15.Borough Market Food Tour – Self Guided

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $6Best value

Use your phone to follow a 55-minute to one-hour audio walk through Borough Market, beginning near the Golden Hinde. Local or historian narration covers the market’s past, traders, vegetables, flavors, and nearby sights. Pause for food and drinks at your own cost, with offline maps and GPS guidance available.

“An informative easy to follow tour for an hour. Definately worth it if you haven't been before. The only negative was that two people narrated the tour but it was a bit too jokey with an annoying lady chiming in with some stupid jokes that wereRead more”

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