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The 15 Best Market Tours in England

24 tours  ·  from $7

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 market tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

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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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour - The shelter rooms and underground passageways
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Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

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 two-hour guided walk through its underground passageways, World War II air raid shelters, historic rooms, and rooftop viewpoints. Guides including Duncan, Owen, and Theresa bring Bristol’s Blitz story to life, then return you to St. Nicholas Market and its street food.

“Very informative and the guide made it Interesting for all the age groups in our party making it a very worthwhile experience”

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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

3.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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London E-Bike tour & Borough market - St. Paul’s from Gabriel’s Wharf
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London E-Bike tour & Borough market

4.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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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

5.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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Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More - Starting at Buck Street Market on Camden High Street
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Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

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, cheese, pizza, apple crumble, gin, cider, and wine. Expect a small group of up to 12, plenty of walking, music history, and a changing menu.

“Ryan!!! The best! Camden was so vivid and bustling! Ryan guided all 2 of us around while sharing the rich history of that part of the city. Amy Winehouse came up a lot. So if you like her, this is the tour for you. The food choices were also great! And the drinks were a nice touch! Thank you, Ryan!!”

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Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine - Starting with David Bowie in five minutes
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Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine

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, beginning at the David Bowie mural and continuing through Electric Avenue, Pop Brixton, and Brixton Village. Expect generous tastings of African and Caribbean dishes, personal stories, small Black-owned businesses, and a group of no more than 10 people.

“First off: 100/10 would do it again! I knew I wanted to do a food market tour when I was in London, but I didn't want to do one surrounded by influencers with food that wasn't worth the price. I also wanted a food tour that was going to show me a part of London that the influencers wouldn't show you. So when I found a food tour that was in Brixton, I had to check it out! Obi is the top tier guide! You know you're on a good tour when the guide is from the neighbourhood--when they can give you history that you wouldn't necessarily get in a…”

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Delicious Doughnuts & Tea: Small-Group Borough Market Experience - Rodeo Doughnuts brings a second style
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Delicious Doughnuts & Tea: Small-Group Borough Market Experience

8.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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Food & drink walking tour in South East London. Bermondsey - Borough Market. - Maltby Street Market beneath the railway arches
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Food & drink walking tour in South East London. Bermondsey – Borough Market.

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, 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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Borough Market and beyond - Southwark Cathedral, Dickens, Romans, and Vikings
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Borough Market and beyond

10.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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Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market - The London Eye, St. Paul’s, and the Globe
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Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market

11.Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge, and Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride through central London with a local English-speaking guide, stopping at Big Ben, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and Leadenhall Market. The small group has up to 14 people, with bikes and helmets included. Morning trips include time for lunch at Borough Market.

“This tour was a lot of fun and the tour guide was very knowledgable about almost everything to do with London. He obviously loves the city which is great for those visiting to hear. Our group was only 4 people and it could have probably covered more ground as we seemed to have quite a long lunch break. Ending with a cruise along the Thames was lovely and I would definitely recommend this as a great way to see the sights of London and learn a lot along the way.”

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Tea Time & Doughnuts at Borough Market: A Proper London Treat - Bread Ahead and the second doughnut
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Tea Time & Doughnuts at Borough Market: A Proper London Treat

12.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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African & Caribbean Food Tour around Brixton Market - Second Hour: Five or Six African and Caribbean Food Stops
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African & Caribbean Food Tour around Brixton Market

13.African & Caribbean Food Tour around Brixton Market

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

Meet Obi at 464 Brixton Road for a three-hour food and culture walk through Brixton. You’ll visit five or six local eateries, sample African and Caribbean dishes, see street art and landmarks, and finish at Brixton Market on Electric Avenue. Dietary substitutions can be arranged in advance.

“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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Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Explore Old Market) - A traditional pub and Bristol cask beer
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Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Explore Old Market)

14.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 to nearby pubs, taprooms, and bars. Seven Bristol-brewed beers, snacks, and tokens are included. You set the pace, choose between two final bars, and finish near Old Market’s bus stops.

“Friendly people an lovely venues, the info was a little old but non the less excellently done. The beer was all tasty and the information was easy to get”

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2 Hour Big Ben to Borough Market Walking Tour - The London Eye and Southbank’s cultural strip
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2 Hour Big Ben to Borough Market Walking Tour

15.2 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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