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Good market tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste seven British dishes at Borough Market, hear London food stories, and enjoy a small-group London Bridge tour with drinks included.
“Chris did a great job combining delicious food with a lot of history! Just what we were looking for.”
Explore Bristol’s Corn Exchange, WWII air raid shelters, underground rooms, rooftop views, and St. Nicholas Market on this lively two-hour tour.
“Duncan was an amazing guide for this tour. He is really passionate about the shelter and preserving its history and expanding on it. He has put a lot of effort into creating a wonderful, authentic experience and continues to explore and gain more information for the tours. We learnt a lot about the area / the shelters and more. Highly recommend this tour!”
Sample British favorites, local cider, cheese, and market classics while exploring Borough Market and Bankside with a small-group guide.
“As long as you have a guide named Pip, you will have a wonderful experience. The pastry at Santa Ana was one of the best I have ever had. The fish and chips were great. If you get a chance, get the large container of strawberries drizzled with chocolate at the Borough Market. If really was a wonderful tour guide and I would strongly recommend this tour.”
See Westminster, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge by e-bike on a fast, small-group London tour.
“I had so much fun! The weather was absolutely perfect. London is a great city for biking around. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Taste London through Borough Market, Soho, or the East End on a private three-hour food tour with generous samples and local guides.
“I didn’t get to go on the tour. It was my friends birthday, and we scheduled this tour with five people. It was very unprofessional And a disaster. Once the tour guy contacted me stated it was a mistake on the time I had 1130 to 3 o’clock but he had 3 o’clock until six but we had to catch a train back to Paris. Very sad day but we made the best out of it”
Taste seven Camden Market specialties, gin, cider, wine, and local stories on this small-group London food tour.
“This was such a great tour. A wide variety of folks on the tour and Tom King did an incredible job engaging everyone. The food stops were great! Especially loved the birria tacos and the gin. Always the sign of a successful tour when folks stay behind chatting after the end of the tour.”
Explore Brixton’s Afro-Caribbean food, markets, music, and local history on a generous three-hour walking tour with guide Obi.
“I visited London for the day during my recent trip to Paris with my teenage daughters. I had visited Brixton once wanted my girls to have the opportunity to see, learn and taste some of the black history of the area. I couldn’t have imagined that this tour with Obi would be such an amazing experience for us all. The time, attention to detail, logistical planning and love Obi pours into this experience is apparent and appreciated. It felt like our group of 8 became family by the time we ended. We hugged them all! The food was amazing. Every bite! And the 3 hours just flew by. I wouldn’t…”
Taste London doughnuts, tea, Borough Market stories, and Tower Bridge views on this friendly two-hour small-group walking tour.
“Bhavani was a phenomenal guide, and we had so much fun! Excellent way to spend the morning in London, enjoying delicious doughnuts.”
Taste Bermondsey, Borough Market, Maltby Street, and local gin on a small-group London food walk with history and a generous lunch.
“I was pleased with Eddie (owner) responsiveness when I message him the night before with a last minute question. We had an extremely enjoyable time with our guide Ty. He was personable, friendly and extremely knowledgeable. We were iRead more”
Explore Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Bankside, the Golden Hinde, Tate Modern, and more on a private 90-minute London walk.
“I was very happy to find out on meeting the guide just near borough market that it was just going to me and the tour guide. He took me along for a fantastic walk and we saw some amazing places and learnt some great facts. He left me at the Tate modern which I explored for 2 hours. I would definitely recommend for the young and old.”
Ride London’s Thames sights, Tower Bridge, Borough Market, and hidden lanes on a lively four-hour small-group bike tour.
“Being a road bike rider I wasn't too sure about the fat tire bikes at first. But they turned out to be very comfortable when you are riding at a slow pace. I felt very safe with our knowledgable guide.”
Explore Brixton with Obi on a small-group food tour featuring African and Caribbean dishes, local history, street art, and five to six eateries.
“I booked this experience for my sister and myself while visiting central London. Obi was an amazing tour guide. He checked in before to ask about dietary restrictions to ensure everyone could enjoy the tour. My sister is a vegetarian and I was impressed by how Obi managed to substitute many of the option so that my sister could have the full experience. I must say this was more than just a food tour, it was am immersion into the history and culture of the Brixton area. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone wanting to learn about the African American and Caribbean history of London.”
Explore Bristol’s Old Market on a self-guided beer walk with seven local brews, six friendly venues, snacks, and a useful map.
“For anyone taking a trip to Bristol - I highly recommend this beer tasting tour! The bar tender at the first bar was extremely accommodating and friendly. At the pubs we went to, all of the staff were very friendly too. I am not sure we would have ventured into these places normally so it was great to get more of an "authentic" Bristol experience. Very good value for money!”
Review of London’s Big Ben to Borough Market walk, with Parliament, the Thames, Tower Bridge, local history, snacks, and practical tips.
“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.”
Explore Camden, Borough, and Covent Garden with a private London guide, using the Tube and local tips to find food, fashion, and character.
“It is a walking tour Underground is used which i enjoyed Kevin taught me a bit about travelling on the underground and gave me directions for future A lot of knowledge I felt like I was walking around with a friend showing me the sites Very accommodating was able to get my viral strawberries and Chocolate”
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