15 Borough Market Food Tours in London to Build a Day Around

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

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

Spend about three hours around London Bridge and Borough Market with a local guide such as Chris, Gary, Billie, or Jeremy. Expect seven tastings, British cheese, fish and chips, a sweet treat, drinks, history, and a surprise dish. Groups are capped at 12.

“Due to unavoidable travel delays, I reached out to see if they could help me reschedule or rebook, but the staff did not provide any assistance.”

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2.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

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

Spend three hours tasting British and Portuguese specialties around Borough Market and Bankside. Guides such as Tom, Roisin, Izaak, Pip, and Chris mix food with stories of Clink Prison, Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, and the Thames. Expect a small group, generous portions, and changing seasonal stops.

“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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3.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

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

Ride a provided e-bike through central London with a guide such as Younis, Eunice, or Eustous. 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. Confident cycling is essential.

“Must have some athletic ability so you can stop and go quickly on the bike. We saw the key sites in London.”

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

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

Choose a private three-hour food walk through Borough Market, Soho, or London’s East End with Chubby Fellow guides such as Tom, David, or Sam. Expect a welcome cocktail, generous samples, local stories, and enough food for a hearty meal, with stops tailored to your group.

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

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

Walk about two miles through Borough Market with a guide such as Bhavani, Oscar, Charlie, or Dan. Sample doughnuts at St. John, Rodeo, Bread Ahead, and Crosstown, enjoy tea and bottled water, and finish near Tower Bridge. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“Oscar was an awesome tour guide and provide a lot of knowledge of the shops and the local area. The doughnuts were all great from each location but also slightly different on the baking ingredients, taste and presentation.”

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6.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, and Borough Market with a guide such as Ty, George, or Alexi. Expect generous food tastings, local history, a G&T at a gin distillery, and a maximum group of 12. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Our tour with George was great! He was very knowledgeable and we had great conversations with him along the way on the rich history and culture of the hidden gems of London he showed us.”

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7.Borough Market and beyond

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

Follow Stephen on a 90-minute private walk from Borough Market to Tate Modern. You’ll uncover 2,000 years of local history, Shakespeare’s theatre district, the Golden Hinde, old prison tales, riverside art, and useful tips for eating and exploring nearby.

“Stephen was very knowledgeable, entertaining and accommodating. We were late but Stephen waited for us and greeted us warmly.”

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8.Tea Time & Doughnuts at Borough Market: A Proper London Treat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Walk about 2 miles through Southwark with a private guide, sampling doughnuts at St. John Bakery and Bread Ahead, then tasting tea at Bird & Blend. Guides such as Alex, Luke, Oscar, Andy, Bhavani, and Calam have led this relaxed morning or afternoon outing, which ends with a Tower Bridge view.

“A beautiful discovery of the neighborhood and beautiful tastings. Our guide Calam was really great!Auto-translated”

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9.2 Hour Big Ben to Borough Market Walking Tour

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

Join a young local guide, including Nicholas, for a fast-paced small-group walk from Big Ben to Borough Market. Hear the bells, see Westminster, the London Eye, St. Paul’s, Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower Bridge, and the City, with time for a snack and toilet break.

“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 gift to Viator.”

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

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

Spend about three hours exploring Camden Market, Borough Market, and Covent Garden with a private guide such as Kevin or Stephen. Expect local food and shopping tips, London stories, walking, and Tube travel. Hotel pickup is available in Central London, with food and purchases extra.

“This was an amazing tour with guide Kevin who provided a great experience and endless stories and historical points of view. Much broader than just the markets - took the time to point out points of interest and significance along the way - made sure we were in a taxi to our next stop before departing. One of the best guides we’ve ever had! Excellent half day in London.”

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11.Borough Market Food Tour – Self Guided

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

Use your phone to follow a roughly one-hour audio walk through Borough Market, beginning near the Golden Hinde. Local or historian commentary covers the market’s past, produce sellers, traders, and food culture. GPS guidance works offline, and you can pause to buy drinks and snacks as you go.

“The market is large and can be overwhelming. This tour is a great way to learn about its history and the key players. We did it at our own pace and stopped to sample foods and drinks whenever we felt like it!”

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12.Borough Market Food Tour | Private Brunch Experience in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $252

Spend 2.5 hours with a private guide such as Luke, Charlotte, or Tommy, tasting British favorites around Borough Market. Your guide adapts the food stops to your tastes, adds London history and practical tips, and includes wine, beer, or cider with brunch.

“We were lucky enough to take two of Luke's good tours. He is very knowledgeable and helpful. He was patient and listened to our wants and tastes.”

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13.Borough Market & Beefeater Gin Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $80

Start at Borough Market with a guide and VOX headset, then ride the Tube to Beefeater Gin Distillery in Kennington. You will have time to choose your own market lunch, learn how gin gets its flavor, and sample Beefeater gin. Guide Peter has led this experience, though guides may vary.

“Our tour guide Peter was great. You need to find a NEW meeting place. Nobody could direct us to it. Luckily as we walked past Peter, he asked us if we were on the tour. The Burroghs Market Place is quite interesting. However it sounded like thRead more”

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14.Spitalfields & Borough Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $134

Join Val, Barbara, or another local food guide for a four-hour walk from St Johns Bread and Wine to Spitalfields Market and Borough Market. You’ll sample British and international food, hear about East London favorites, and explore in a group limited to four people.

“Val was our guide. This tour is amazing! Worth every penny. Val’s knowledge & experience truly shines throughout the whole tour. Highly recommend taking this tour to anyone & everyone.”

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15.Private Gluten Free Borough Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $203

Meet your private guide at Roasting Plant Coffee at 10:30 am for a three-hour walk through Borough Market. You’ll sample enough gluten-free food for lunch, hear stories about London Bridge and the Clink, and explore with guides such as Trevelyan or Sofia.

“We enjoyed a fantastic gluten-free tour with Trevelyan. There were delicious gf food options and witty along with interesting history about the market.”

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