ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular markets tours in England. The ones worth your time, what they cost, and what to expect on the day.
A small-group London Bridge and Borough Market food tour with classic British bites, cheese pairings, drinks, tea, and a Secret Dish.
“We really enjoyed the tour, walking around the food market and of course the food. Billie was amazing and fun to be around.!! I recommend everyone to ask for her as the guide”
Tour Bristol’s Corn Exchange air-raid shelters with rooftop views and WWII stories, then wrap up in St Nicholas Market street food.
“Really authentic experience of WW2 bunker. Guide very knowledgable and bunker full of interesting artifacts. Well worth a visit.”
A small-group walk through Borough Market and Bankside for sausage rolls, fish and chips, cider, cheese, and London Bridge stories.
“We had an amazing guide who not only picked some great diahes for us to try, but she interwove a tremendous amount of knowledge about London during the start of the market and the neighborhood surrounding it.”
E-bike your way past Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, and the Tower Bridges, then snack at Borough Market in a small group.
“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.”
Private London food tour through Borough Market, Soho, and the East End with a welcome cocktail, multiple tastings, and a local guide in 3 hours.
“My daughter and I took this private SoHo tour with David and it was one of the best food tours I have ever taken, and I have taken many. David introduced us to new foods and an elevated version of favorites. He pairs that with great local knowledge of the area. David is extremely knowledgeable…”
Camden Market food tour with 7 tastings, gin distilling, cider, and wine, plus music, street scenes, and Amy Winehouse in 3.5 hours.
“King Tom was our guide. He was amazing!! He was knowledgeable about the history and the food connections. Highly recommend this tour.”
A 3-hour guided walk through Brixton’s markets and food stops, with Afro-Caribbean tastings, Bowie photos, and Electric Avenue history.
“Fabulous experience. Obi curates a wonderful experience that provides a wonderful historical perspective of Brixton that provides a London tour off the beaten path. The tour was the highlight of our trip.”
Small-group Borough Market walk for doughnuts and tea near Tower Bridge. Taste St John, Rodeo, Bread Ahead, and Crosstown for $96.
“Bhavani was a phenomenal guide, and we had so much fun! Excellent way to spend the morning in London, enjoying delicious doughnuts.”
A 90-minute private walk from Borough Market to Tate Modern, mixing food history, theatre rivalries, a ship, and darker Thames-side stories.
“Our guide Stephen was spectacular! He walked us through all the important sights, gave detailed history stories, took our pictures when we wanted… we couldn’t have asked for anything better. His friendly and helpful demeanor made the tour so personalized.”
Borough Market food tour from London Bridge to the Thames, guided sampling at 6 vendors, stories, and a finish at a classic pub.
“Eric was an amazing guide. The entire trip was filled with a delicious variety of foods, fun information, and a fun crowd to hang with in an unfamiliar place.”
Small-group African & Caribbean food tour in Brixton with Obi: 5–6 tastings, Electric Avenue market, history and street art in 3 hours.
“This is a great tour! Obi is both welcoming and knowledgeable. His ability to show you around Brixton and help you understand the Black experience there is really worth it. And the food! Delicious! I had been half convinced that I could just go to Brixton by myself and just walk around, but no--I wouldn't…”
A guided hike from Waterloo to Tower Bridge with Westminster icons, St Paul’s views, and a Borough Market lunch stop for about 4-5 hours.
“Paul was great.!!! Very knowledgeable and relatable. It ended up being a private tour due to others canceling, however it worked out greatly. It’s about 3 hours walking so wear comfortable shoes.”
A 2-hour walk from Big Ben to Borough Market via the Thames and City sights, with a snack/toilet break and a small-group guide.
“We purchased the two hour tour to Big Ben and other historic sites. Our tour guide was Nicholas. His level of detail and knowledge about the sites we explored was incredible. And his friendly attitude was an exceptionally welcomed. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a great time. He is a…”
A private Borough Market food and history tour with guided tastings, London Bridge stories, and a classic pub stop for ales and dessert.
“I've really enjoyed this tour, it was just a right mix of historical facts, local food tasting and jokes. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, it was really easy for me to follow the tour and feel engaged and welcomed all the time. And, of course, English sense of humor and charm is something…”
Private 3-hour London market tour linking Camden, Borough, and Covent Garden with hotel pickup, Tube tips, and free entry stops.
“The market tour was good, though missed two markets that we really wanted to see - Covent Garden and Borough Market - so that was very disappointing as Borough Market was and is closed on Monday's i would have expected our guide to know that. So while we enjoyed what we did it was not…”
