England · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in England

75 tours  ·  from $7

Borough Market, Brick Lane and the Soho back streets do more for English food’s reputation than any restaurant list. These 15 are priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - The first bites: sausage roll and bacon bap
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London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

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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London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour - Seven Dials and the stories behind the route
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London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour

2.London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 932 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $105

Spend 3.5 hours walking from Covent Garden to Soho, tasting more than 10 dishes and drinks at five selected restaurants. Guides such as Kevin, Fergus, Will, Nick, and Ella add local history, music stories, and practical food tips. Vegetarian and gluten-free menus are available with advance notice.

“What started as just a 1 day pitstop in London before we headed to Tomorrowland in Belgium, turned into a reason to come back to London as the destination. We were in for a special treat with Kevin and Fergus as our guides as they both shared their "fun facts" about different areas that went beyond food. It was like Obi-Wan Kenobi and young Skywalker taking us on a journey to show us what London has to offer in the food scene. Although there were many highlights, we loved how our last stop was at an authentic English pub where we were treated with a delicious local dessert and drinks.…”

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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour - Meeting near Moor Street
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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

3.Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 590 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $151

Spend 3.5 hours eating and drinking through Soho with guides such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, and Lizzie. Expect five food stops, signature cocktails, Chinatown buns, regional Indian and Burmese dishes, Sicilian flavors, dessert, and stories about Mozart, Queen, The Beatles, jazz, and rock.

“Go hungry! Food was excellent and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. I’ve done food tours in other cities and this was one of my favorites. Highly recommend!!”

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East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings - Curries, naan, rice, and a proper meal
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East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings

4.East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 585 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $135

Start at Whitechapel Gallery and walk toward Brick Lane with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Ricky, Amin, Jai, and Tamiza explain East London’s South Asian food culture while you sample curries, pakoras, tandoori dishes, naan, sweets, lassi, and a surprise dish.

“Ricki our guide was incredibly passionate and knowledgeable and he ensured we had a warm welcome everywhere we went! The food and facts were in abundance and every recommendation hit the spot perfectly. Make sure you’re hungry!”

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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Starting at St Ann’s Square
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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

5.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · from $68

Walk central Manchester with a lively guide such as Mel, Mark, or Matt, sampling Lancashire cheese, halloumi, rarebit, grilled cheese, and fizz. Expect quizzes, team games, visits to local food spots, and a finish near Tib Street. Arrive 15 minutes early and wear comfortable shoes.

“Really fun and engaging tour! Would recommend to anyone who enjoys cheese and wine and a good laugh!!”

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London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour - The Ginger Pig and the serious sausage roll
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London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

6.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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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Mayfair: Stilton and the first tasting
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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

7.Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 515 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48Best value

Walk from Green Park through Mayfair, Soho, Little Italy, and Covent Garden while tasting cheeses at five stops. Your guide, such as Louis, Nic, Bettina, or Pearla, adds shop stories, cheese facts, jokes, and a quiz. Expect about two hours of walking, samples, a light lunch, and an alcoholic drink.

“A well put together experience. Highly recommend this 2 hour tour. Guide was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch - The bakery stop: a warm start before the crowds
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3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

8.3-Hour Guided Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $124

Start at 11:30 am at Waterside Coffee and walk through Ancoats and the Northern Quarter with a guide such as Julia, Ian, or Lala. You’ll visit six independent food businesses, taste savory dishes and sweets, enjoy a glass of wine, and finish near Arndale Market after about three and a half hours.

“What a wonderful tour! Delicious food, really nice company and a terrific guide. Julia was really knowledgeable and friendly, made everyone feel welcome, and you could really tell she was passionate about and enjoyed what she was doing. We had a great time and would recommend the tour to everyone visiting Manchester.”

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London Soho Food Tour with 7+ Tastings of Delicious Hidden Gems - Carnaby Street and the style of 1960s Soho
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London Soho Food Tour with 7+ Tastings of Delicious Hidden Gems

9.London Soho Food Tour with 7+ Tastings of Delicious Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 366 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $149

Spend three and a half hours walking through Soho and Chinatown with guides such as Paul, Gary, Anita, Anna, Tom, and Theo. You’ll sample Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, Chinese, and Malaysian-inspired food, plus historic gins, vermouth, and a secret dish. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Paul, our guide was great. I appreciated how he connected the foods we ate on the tour with his own worldly travels. The food and drinks were great too. I left full!”

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Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch - Manchester’s Medieval Quarter and Cathedral
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Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

10.Half-Day Manchester Food Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend 3.5 to 4 hours tasting Manchester food and drink with a guide such as Rob, Britta, or Steph. Visit independent eateries, a Cantonese bakery, Afflecks, and the Northern Quarter while learning local history. Lunch and all tastings are included, with groups capped at 10.

“Great 5 hours eating our way around the Northern Quarter, learning about the history of Manchester. Highly recommend, whether you’re a tourist or a local. Britta was an excellent tour guide. Highlights were Siop Sop, Pico’s and Ginger’s.”

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Harrogate Walking Food Tour - What you see around the Royal Pump Room Museum
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Harrogate Walking Food Tour

11.Harrogate Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $145

Walk through Harrogate with guides such as Kay, Linda, Jill, or Paul, stopping at independent food businesses for varied tastings, drinks, and snacks. You’ll hear local stories, visit sights including the Royal Pump Room Museum, and finish near Montpellier Parade. The tour welcomes up to 16 people.

“Tour guide was knowledgeable and informative and we would recommend this tour. The locations were interesting and ice cream in particular, delicious!”

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PRIVATE London Food Tours - Borough Market, Soho, East End - How the three-hour format works
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PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

12.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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Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips - Starting at Brick Lane street art
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Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips

13.Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk from Shoreditch High Street to Old Spitalfields Market with a guide such as Ryan, Jenny, Theo, or Billie. Expect seven tastings, including bagels, Welsh rarebit, fish and chips, apple crumble, truffles, a secret dish, and a drink, plus East End stories.

“We love doing food tours whenever we travel. This was one of the better ones. Just the right amount of food -- enough to fill up, but not too much. Our guide Charlotte was great -- very friendly and full of interesting stories and history.”

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Private London Food Tour: Classic British Eats at London Bridge - Starting with a bacon and egg bap
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Private London Food Tour: Classic British Eats at London Bridge

14.Private London Food Tour: Classic British Eats at London Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 262 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $464

Join a private guide such as Paul, Anna, Luke, Tom B, or Tom T for a three-and-a-half-hour walk through London Bridge and Borough Market. Expect a bacon and egg bap, sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, and drinks including cider, ale, beer, or mead.

“Paul was amazing, very knowledgeable and good for a laugh. Nice to try different foods and learn about the history of the area.”

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Craft Beer Tour around Manchester - A walking route through Manchester’s independent beer scene
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Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

15.Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Join The Craft Tour Company at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm for a social, three-and-a-half-hour walk through Manchester’s independent beer scene. Guides such as Fred and Isla lead you to local breweries and bars, with every tasting included, ending at Sureshot Taproom.

“Really good afternoon. Isla, the host, was really good. Very friendly and informative. Got to see parts of Manchester that I wouldn’t normally visit, so was really interesting.”

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