The 5 Food Tours in Britain That Earn Their Price

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 with a small group of up to 12, eating through Borough Market and the London Bridge area. Expect a bacon and egg bap, sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheeses, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish, with local guides such as Chris, Gary, Billie, and Jeremy sharing food history. The route and menu can change.

“We booked this at the last minute, and I am so happy that we did! Henry was our guide, and he crafted the tour to cater to our tastes! The food was excellent and a great exposure to the classic British dishes! Henry was also able to share lots of historical and cultural knowledge! It was a great way to explore Borough Market!”

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2.Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,172 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend about three hours walking from St Giles’ Cathedral through Edinburgh’s Old Town, tasting haggis, neeps and tatties, Scottish cheese, cakes, whisky, and a secret dish. Guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, Joanne, Craig, and Madge add food history, folklore, and practical city tips. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Top taste of Edinburgh along with a GREAT history lesson. Should do at beginning of trip get insight on how the rest of visit could benefit from knowing best places to see visit and EAT. Nessa had a fun vibe and upbeat presentation”

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

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

This 3.5-hour London food walk visits five hand-picked venues in Covent Garden and Soho. You’ll sample more than 10 dishes and drinks, from British cheese and fish and chips to Indian street food, bao, dessert, and local drinks. Guides such as Kevin, Fergus, Will, and Nick add neighborhood and music stories along the way.

“One of our favourite tours of our trip! Kevin was a fantastic guide- it was thoughtful stop overs for food paired perfectly with history and details of London or what we were doing. I attended with my parents in their 70s and it wasn’t too fast paced for them and my mother has gluten and poultry allergies and they curated a perfect tasting at each place for her. Highly recommend.”

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

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Taste Indian, Burmese, Sicilian, and Cantonese dishes, sip cocktails, hear stories about music and Mozart, and finish at a basement bar. The group is capped at 12.

“The meetup location for this tour was a little vague, but doable. Niles was charming and engaging. He shared a lot of knowledge about Soho and the environs. His stories included little known sites and information. The food we had was excellent and represented many parts of the world. Unfortunately, I thought I was booking a food tour of traditional British food. It was still a fun night and great tour.”

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5.Harrogate Walking Food Tour

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

Explore Harrogate on foot with guides such as Linda, Kay, Jill, Gill, or Paul, stopping at independent food businesses for snacks, drinks, sweets, cheese, and gelato. You’ll also see the Royal Pump Room Museum and hear local stories. The 3-hour tour begins at 11:30 am, suits ages 10 and up, and is limited to 16 people.

“We particularly enjoyed the visit to the ice cream parlour, which we found very interesting and Insightful and suggest should be the bench mark for all the places visited”

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