Borough Market Tour: Taste London's Culinary History

Discover the rich history and delicious flavors of British cuisine on a food and history tour at London’s Borough Market. Explore the market’s 12th-century origins and indulge in handpicked British classics. End the tour with an insider’s introduction to a classic British pub for a full-circle London experience!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Borough Market - Explore the bustling Borough Market, London’s most renowned food and drink marketplace! This historic market, dating back to the 12th century, is more than a food lover’s paradise; it’s an example of the city’s rich culinary history. With over 100 stalls and shops, it can be overwhelming to navigate, but our guides have great…
What's Included
  • Taste international flavours of London’s diverse culinary scene
  • Authentic British cuisine (fish and chips, sausage rolls, sticky toffee pudding, etc.)
  • Guided tour of London’s oldest food market
  • Sample cheese from a local cheesemaker
  • British pub experience with ales, ciders, and British dessert
Additional Information

Looking for a taste of London? Visit one of the city’s oldest food markets on our Borough Market Food Tour which offers an intimate, authentic exploration of London’s culinary heart led by passionate local foodie guides. Our tour offers a unique perspective into the market’s history, dating back to the 12th century, while treating your taste buds to…

Location
2 Park St
Park Street
We will be holding a yellow 'Carpe Diem Tours' flag outside Monmouth Coffee Company just on the edge of Borough Market.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.9
(19 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Mack_j
Oct 16, 2024
Great food and guide - Alex was delightful. He accented the great food selection with bits of history that made it a wonderful experience.
Review provided by Viator
Hilary_l
Sep 30, 2024
A+++++ - Our morning started off a little rough with the tube trains running late and the person I was communicating with via Viator. They kept referring to our guide by the wrong name, which did neither him or us any favors. I’d greatly recommend they use his actual name of Alex and not Simon, in order for him to be properly located. As for the tour - ALEX was great! We tried some equally great food & he gave us a wealth of knowledge about the market & surrounding areas. We were both quite full of food & knowledge after it was over. It was an awesome way to start our day!
Review provided by Viator
Jennifer_b
Sep 17, 2024
You won’t regret this tour - What a wonderful tour with Sadia. She was so energetic, funny, witty and full of great history. Definitely recommend her for guide and food was wonderful. Sausage rolls are the BEST
Review provided by Viator
Alicia_s
Aug 25, 2024
Fun way to experience the market - Alex our guide was good fun, knowledgeable and a great group leader. He got the group of strangers to engage with each other and really have fun.
Review provided by Viator
Tyler_c
Aug 25, 2024
Lots of great food - Florian was an absolute gem. I was fortunate to be a with a small group, so it was very intimate for us. He is very personable and knowledgeable on the history of the market. He is takes the extra effort to engage with you and it feels like you've know him a long time. The food selection is diverse and amazing, my personal favorite being the sausage roll. Please, please, please come hungry and have a fridge in your hotel! I left with so many leftovers and didn't need to buy dinner later in the evening. Florian also gave us great recommendations of sights to see/tours once this one came to and end. 100% book this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Frank_m
Jul 12, 2024
Fun London Food experience - My family and I took the 3 hour British Food and History tour of Borough Market on July 12th. Our guide, Saadiya, was great. The food on the tour was fabulous, but the time we spent with Saadiya was informative and fun. She is an amazing guide. We will definitely book another tour with Carpe Diem and ask for Saadiya.
Review provided by Viator
Emily_h
Jul 2, 2024
A must do - Great tour guide Sandy was amazing and so funny!! The food was also great, loved that we got a portion of so many things.
Review provided by Viator
Felina_p
Jun 9, 2024
Delicious Food and Company - Tyson was brilliant! He is so cultured and has so many facts that intertwined history and food! We tried different places, many I would not have chosen myself! Which I appreciated!
Review provided by Viator
Maria_n
Jun 8, 2024
Take Saadyia to Barcelona :)) - Our guide was super! SAADYIA made it such a fun experience, she's very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. It was a great experience!
Review provided by Viator
Sophia_w
Oct 12, 2024
Loved the tour (even as a... - Loved the tour (even as a local)! It included a good balance of information about the food we were eating and about general history - definitely come hungry as there is a lot of food to get through!
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
December 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today