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The 15 Best Food Tours in the UK

23 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Borough Market, the curry houses and a great deal of cheese. These 15 tours are compared on tasting count, walking distance and how many of the stops are actually pubs.

London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes - The British breakfast-style opening
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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

Follow a small group through Borough Market with guides such as Chris, Gary, Billie, or Jeremy. Expect sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, drinks, tea, and a secret dish over three hours. The route starts at London Bridge and ends by Hay’s Galleria.

“The tour was exactly like the foods - “the best!” Our guide, Billie, was perfect for this and offered lots of local “flavor” making sure we heard the history of the area, she was lovely. The food choices were exactly what we wanted and just the right amount. The length of the tour allowed us to enjoy the day and still have time to plan an evening adventure. We are so happy we included this in our first visit to London.”

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Eating London East End Food Tour - Starting with breakfast at Potter & Reid
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Eating London East End Food Tour

2.Eating London East End Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,509 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend 3.5 hours walking through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch with a small group of up to 12. Guides such as Max, Izaak, Josh, and Kaffe pair generous food samples with East End stories, from Jewish immigration to street art and curry culture.

“The history was so interesting and amazing. We learned so much. The food was so good. We were able to experience so much and left so full. Had a great day and our four young children enjoyed it just as much as we did if not more!”

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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More - The Royal Mile and Edinburgh stories
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Edinburgh Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, a Secret Dish & More

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

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

Spend three hours tasting Scottish classics and hearing Edinburgh stories from guides such as Carlos, Nyssa, Nichola, and Madge. The route begins near St Giles’ Cathedral, visits food stops around the Old Town, includes whisky, and ends on St Mary’s Street. Expect hills, cobbles, and a maximum group of 10.

“Fun tour with a great guide, Carlos. City tour took us around a nice route throughout Edinburgh and visited a number of eateries and whiskey tastings. Small group meant that we were able to keep on pace. Very enjoyable.”

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London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour - Seven Dials, music, and the character of Soho
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London Foodie Adventure:More than 10 dishes with Sherpa Food Tour

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

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

Taste more than 10 dishes and drinks across Covent Garden and Soho on a small-group walk with guides such as Kevin, Fergus, Will, or Nick. Expect British cheese, fish and chips or bistro fare, Indian street food, Michelin Guide-listed bao, and a pub dessert, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available by request.

“Great variety of food to try. The guide was fun. I had my 81 year old aunt and she found it hard to keep up. Lots of walking and standing and talking.”

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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour - Tacos first, with Soho’s global menu
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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

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

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

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Soho with a local guide such as Tom, Jordana, Dave, or Lizzie. Taste Indian, Burmese, Sicilian, Cantonese, and dessert-focused dishes, enjoy cocktails, and hear stories about rock music, Mozart, Chinatown, and Soho nightlife. Groups are capped at 12.

“It was a brilliant way to get to know SoHo and its history and diverse cuisines. Great tour, food and a fun group of people. Highly recommend.”

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East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings - Brick Lane and London’s Bangladeshi quarter
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East London Indian Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Food Tastings

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

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

Walk from Whitechapel Gallery through Brick Lane and East London’s Bangladeshi quarter, stopping for 8 or more tastings across Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi food spots. Guides such as Ricky, Amin, Tamiza, and Jai add spice lessons, local history, and plenty of practical food advice.

“Private tour Excellent food ,good guide.suggest to skip the pakistan restaurant. The indian restaurant was very good”

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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours - Chambers Street and the Museum of Scotland connection
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Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

7.Edinburgh Food & Drink Tour with EatWalk Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $163

Spend about three hours eating and drinking your way through Edinburgh with Eat Walk Tours. Guides such as Tom, Tilly, Tamara, and Wag pair Scottish dishes with four adult drinks while sharing stories from Grassmarket to New Town. Expect a full meal, a walk, and a group of no more than 12.

“Tilly was amazing 👏 a tiny mix up on the beginning; but Tilly and Wag worked it out, and the tour was AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 the story telling of women and making beer, and she nailed the tour everywhere she took us the food was simply put out of this world. I highly recommend her as your food tour guide!!!”

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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Starting at the Richard Cobden statue
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Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

8.Manchester Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

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

Follow a guide such as Mel, Mark, or Matt through central Manchester for two hours of cheese tastings, fizz, quizzes, and food stops. You may try celebrity-made Lancashire cheese, halloumi at Pupa, rarebit, and Northern Soul’s grilled cheese. Wear comfortable shoes and arrive 15 minutes early.

“We really enjoyed the cheese crawl, it was a great way to celebrate a birthday. Mark, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable and kept the afternoon interesting as well as fun (competitive questions for the teams we had formed). We tried delicious cheese and wine from various locations - we would definitely recommend this!”

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London: Borough Market Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings - Starting with a bacon and egg bap
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London: Borough Market Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

9.Borough Market Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 533 reviews · 3 hours · from $101

Spend three hours tasting bacon and egg bap, fish and chips, sausage roll, British cheese, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish around Borough Market. Guides such as Billie, Gary, Anna, Chris, and Luke add food stories, London history, and practical tips. Small groups, English only.

“Anita was 100/100! Super knowledgeable about all things food and history. Lovely pace. Great food choices. Gave us tips on other things. Epic way to see Borough Market and beyond.”

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London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour - The Ginger Pig sausage roll sets the pace
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London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

10.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend three hours tasting sausage rolls, Portuguese pastries, fish and chips, cider, cheese, and sticky toffee pudding around Borough Market and Bankside. Guides such as Tom, Roisin, Pip, and Izaak mix food with stories of Clink Prison, London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral, and the Thames. Come hungry and expect some walking outdoors.

“Raisin was the most knowledgeable, animated,and downright amazing guide I have ever experienced. Highly recommend this tour!! Besides the food samples being very tasty there was so much history in area surrounding the market.”

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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour - Soho and Little Italy add variety to the route
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Ultimate London Cheese Crawl : Guided Food Tour

11.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 sampling cheeses at about five stops. Your English-speaking guide, such as Louis, Nic, Bettina, Pearla, or Jack, adds cheese stories, jokes, and a quiz. Expect two hours of walking, light food, and an alcoholic drink.

“An enjoyable way to spend a couple of hours. One doesn’t have to be a cheese buff. You get to see inside shops you wouldn’t otherwise expect to be in.”

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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More - First tastes: food that explains Scotland
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Edinburgh: Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

12.Food Tour with Scotch, Haggis, Secret Dish & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 493 reviews · 3 hours · from $128

Spend three hours tasting Scottish classics in Edinburgh’s Old Town with a local English-speaking guide. Expect haggis, neeps and tatties, Cullen Skink, cheese, cakes, cranachan, single malt whisky, and a surprise dish in a group capped at 10.

“The most amazing tour!! Our guide was excellent. The food, history and passion behind it all was so memorable. More than just a food tour.”

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London's Best Bites: Soho & Chinatown Food Walking Tour - The Mediterranean Cafe: a shared opening plate
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London’s Best Bites: Soho & Chinatown Food Walking Tour

13.London’s Best Bites: Soho & Chinatown Food Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 172 reviews · 3 hours · from $104

Spend three hours walking Soho and Chinatown with an English-speaking guide such as Naomi, Lisa, or Sadie. Taste Mediterranean, Indian, Chinese, and British dishes, including chaat, a soft bun, and sticky toffee pudding, with drinks and pre-booked seating included.

“I had a great time on the Soho & Chinatown Food Tour. Our tour guide Lisa was great and made an effort to chat with everyone on the tour. She seemed to genuinely enjoy what she does. The food was great and gave us a good variety of different cuisines in the area as well as a bit of local history. I found the description of the Soho mural very interesting and never would have fully appreciated it without her explaining its meaning. I really enjoyed the samosa dish and the sticky pudding. Those two were my favorite but the other dishes were also very good. I would not hesitate…”

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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour - Tacos first, with Soho’s global menu
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Eating London: Twilight Soho VIP Food & Drinks Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 137 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $148

Walk Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Jay, Tom, Elle, or Lizzie, stopping at five venues for eight food samples and two drinks. Expect tacos, a pub pie and pint, Chinatown bao, a cocktail in an underground bar, and a Michelin-star dessert, with plenty of stories about music, scandal, and Soho life.

“Great tour a lot of history! Definitely check it out!”

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Authentic East London Indian Food Tour with 6+ Tastings - Curries, naan, and the first taste of variety
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Authentic East London Indian Food Tour with 6+ Tastings

15.Authentic East London Indian Food Tour with 6+ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 102 reviews · 3 hours · from $114

Spend three hours exploring East London’s Indian food scene around Brick Lane. Your English-speaking guide leads you through curry houses, a Punjabi restaurant, sweet shops, and local food stops for six or more tastings, drinks, spice tips, and a mystery dish. Come hungry and wear comfortable shoes.

“A great tour, learnt about the history of the cuisine in London and tried new dishes k would t normally choose.”

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