ENGLAND
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular shopping 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.
“Lots of great food and interesting history of the market and surrounding areas. Jeremy was super knowledgable and a fun guide.”
Tour Bristol’s Corn Exchange air-raid shelters with rooftop views and WWII stories, then wrap up in St Nicholas Market street food.
“Very interesting tour. Knowledgable guide. Lived in Bristol all my life and recently discovered this experience.”
A small-group walk through Borough Market and Bankside for sausage rolls, fish and chips, cider, cheese, and London Bridge stories.
“Nice variety of food and exposure to The Borough Market. Tom was a great guide to lead and had broad knowledge of history.”
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.
“This tour gave us a behind the scenes route through the important landmarks. Not only did our guide help us understand the rich history, he also taught us how to bundle minutes on Lime bikes and we were able to use those as transportation for the rest of the trip !”
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.
“I have taken food tours all over the world but David made this, hands down, the best tour I’ve ever taken. Not only was he a wealth of history of the area and Borough Market, but his great relationships with the vendors opened this tour up to really get a chance to get to know…”
Camden Market food tour with 7 tastings, gin distilling, cider, and wine, plus music, street scenes, and Amy Winehouse in 3.5 hours.
“We had an incredible experience on our Camden Market food tour! Our guide Ryan was fantastic—so knowledgeable about the market’s history, music, and vibrant food scene. They shared so many interesting facts that really enriched the experience. The food selection was spot on—just the right amount, not too much and not too little, leaving us…”
A 3-hour guided walk through Brixton’s markets and food stops, with Afro-Caribbean tastings, Bowie photos, and Electric Avenue history.
“Walking the market, eating tasty foods and learning about the history of Brixton along the way- how can you go wrong! Obi was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He spoke with fondness of the place he grew up. I would highly recommend this cultural tour.”
Small-group Borough Market walk for doughnuts and tea near Tower Bridge. Taste St John, Rodeo, Bread Ahead, and Crosstown for $96.
“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!”
A 90-minute private walk from Borough Market to Tate Modern, mixing food history, theatre rivalries, a ship, and darker Thames-side stories.
“Really enjoyed learning so much about the area around Borough Market. Very informative and well worth the money. Will definitely book more guided walks in the future.”
A small-group London shopping tour with a pro guide, from Fortnum & Mason and Savile Row to Liberty, Carnaby Street, and Marylebone.
“Maria was splendid. She provided ample shopping and dining/entertainment advice. We chose to see the places and then go back for actual shopping later. We happily ended up with two adorable handbags from Strathberry, and fabulous custom-made lipsticks from Code8. We would not have known to go to these shops on our own, and highly…”
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.
“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…”
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.
“Highly recommend but if you are not used to walking this much it might be tough. Wear good shoes!! We saw so many things I never expected to. A fantastic way to hit all the icons in a relatively short time… we could have never done this on our own. Paul was amazing!!”
A private Borough Market food and history tour with guided tastings, London Bridge stories, and a classic pub stop for ales and dessert.
“This tour is a must do while in London! As a foodie that hates falling into tourist traps it was the best tour I could have chosen!!”
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.
“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.”
