Feel the magic as you walk in the footsteps of Charles Dickens, William Shakespeare, Celtic queens, Roman soldiers and… Harry Potter? 🪄
Taste a classic (not the one you might be thinking of!) at London’s oldest fish restaurant, loved by the late, great Anthony Bourdain.
Dine in the favourite tavern of London’s most famous author and see his extensive bar bill 🍻
Unravel the controversial history of the City’s sugar and spice trade.
Discover the differences between the city of London and the City of London and what marks a real Londoner as you marvel at magnificent medieval buildings, historic markets and Roman ruins.
From pies to buns and scotch eggs to chophouse classics, washed down with a couple of thoroughly British beverages, your tour of the Square Mile will be a square meal and more 🇬🇧
Tour Description
Welcome to the only food tour in the City of London (really!).
Down river from the palaces of Westminster, you’ll find the much older City of London, which dates back to Roman times and has been the epicenter of British and European life ever since.
Taste your way through the classic London dining destinations that fed the commercial, political and literary ambitions of a growing city – the oyster house, the chophouse, the chocolate house, the tavern & beyond – taking it from the middleweight capital of a small island nation to a world-famous global metropolis.
The story of the City of London is an entire novel written in wood, fire, stone, steel, glass, merchants & magic. Read it cover to cover on this completely one-of-a-kind culinary adventure through 2000 years, serving up the good, bad and bizarre tidbits of history, all framed by fantastic food. It’s the perfect London tour for first timers and long timers alike.
I love food tours, and the best part about this one was that the history was just as good as the meals. We did it on our first day in London and it set our entire trip up on the perfect foot.
Yasmin N | Tripadvisor
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tour but, due to the historic nature of this experience, dietary adaptations are limited. Please reach out to us if you’re looking to book but have specific requirements. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable London locals.
London’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See London through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Europe’s best food tours, top-rated since 2011.
"I love food tours, and the best part about this one was that the history was just as good as the meals. We did it on our first day in London and it set our entire trip up on the perfect foot.
" — Yasmin N | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
Statue of Captain John Smith outside St-Mary-Le-Bow church – nearest tube station is St Paul’s
Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Chris was an amazing guide! He gave very interesting facts and led us on great detours. I’ve been in both the Borough Market and Twilight SoHo tour (with a higher recommendation of the Borough Market tour). The tour was a perfect pairing of history and food with stops along the way that were both delicious and interesting. The highlight was definitely the sausage roll.
Main notes would be to identify a restroom before going on the tour because there is not one until the end of the tour.
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Domonique Carbajal
06 Dec 2025
Izaak was a fantastic guide! He was very engaging, shared the history of the area in a fun way, and picked out great food (even when one of the vendors had a power outage, picked up some great fish tacos for us to have with our cider!). Highly recommend this tour.
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Alex Leonard
30 Nov 2025
Great experience Amazing experience. Kafe was engaging, fun and lovely. Many places visited and great food tasted snd history shard with everyone.
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Tonya T
27 Nov 2025
Had a great time with Izaak at Borough Market and the neighbourhood!
Delicious sausage roll, creamy pasta de nata and many other things. Got some nice history facts about London and the district.
Thank you Izaak!
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Sarah Kühn
21 Nov 2025
Great London City Food Tour This was my first time visiting London and this tour was one of my highlights of the trip. My tour guide, Pip, was a phenomenal guide. Very knowledgeable and took time to explain the history behind the food and the buildings we visited. The food we tried on the tour was also great! My favorite was the meat pie.This definitely a great tour for those who love history, good food, or are visiting the city for the first time.
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Lupita B
21 Nov 2025
Best of British cuisine Pip took us on a evocative and curated walk that encompassed delicious cuisine with historical narratives on London, literary characters and food memorabilia. An enlightening visit with memorable british dishes which can be on an epicurean wish list.
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gary s
17 Nov 2025
What a wonderful food tour around London. This place brought us to a culturally diverse array of restaurants around the vibrant SoHo district of London, learning about the fun and dark history between stops. The drinks and food were all wonderful and creatively unique. We were served food and drinks that I would have never ordered on my own, but some of the best I’ve had. Tom was a wonderful tour guide, very informational and full of engaging stories. I recommend this tour if you’re in London for a few days!
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Lexi Neal
15 Nov 2025
We loved Tom as our tour guide! So friendly and informative. We had a wonderful and memorable tour! Thanks, Tom
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Rose
15 Nov 2025
Excellent food tour with amazing guide and excellent food stops! Chris, our tour guide, was amazing!!! He had wonderful and interesting historical anecdotes and trivia tidbits! Cannot recommend highly enough!!
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Voyage576390
15 Nov 2025
City of London (capital C) tour Jordanana was AMAZING! She was so knowledgeable and friendly and personable. She was on time she took all the time we needed to ask questions and to accommodate our needs and she just did an amazing job. She even went over and above by giving us some information regarding touring that we wanted to do later. Shaven wrote a list for us of which order to go and see the Christmas lights. Just amazing.
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Passport45248794283
14 Nov 2025
Isaak was delightful- a great conversationalist and terrific guide. The food stops were all delicious and a perfect blend!
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Sheri Phillips
11 Nov 2025
Finally Tried a Proper Scotch Egg! We did a food tour in London with Pip as a family and really enjoyed it. He showed us some great places and shared lots of interesting stories. Pip also redeemed the Scotch egg for us — we’d had some disappointing ones before, but he showed us what a proper one should taste like. A lovely way to spend an afternoon together in the city
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Julija L
11 Nov 2025
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Lauren
My grandparents grew up in the east end, so although I was born in Essex , my roots are here
Well worth heading to a local pub- my favourite is The Hemingford Arms, where you can eat delicious Thai food whilst listening a traditional Irish music session
Rather than paying to just go up The Shard, book a table at the bar there instead- cocktails and a view!
Josh
Born in Worcester, but moved to London in 2013
Max’s Sandwich Shop In Crouch Hill have the best sandwiches!
For a Sunday roast, head out of Zone 1 and go to pubs where the locals live
Cara
Born and raised in Bath but living in London since 2013
I absolutely love the Southbank, wandering along and ending up in borough market for a doughnut
Don't be affraid to get lost, you never know what you might find!
Kaffe
I grew up just North from London but have been an official Londoner since 2010
My favourite pub in London is called the Mayflower, it's a lovely walk along the south bank of the Thames from Tower Bridge. Enjoy a nice pint overlooking the river and pretend you're a pirate
Pick a neighbourhood a bit further out, head there and then just wander around. I guarantee you'll stumble on something great
Katie
Grew up on a farm in Somerset but now loving the big city life.
I love to go to Mildred's in Soho for fresh and super tasty vegetarian cuisine and then finishing off with a glass of bubbly.
Go to Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to lose yourself in nature. If you want a fun night out then head to Soho Theatre to see some of the best comedians.
Niall
I was born in Hull, Yorkshire but moved to London in 2011
Favourite place to eat is The Oystermen in Covent Garden, you can't go wrong there. Always a good spread. Although St. John's bakery in London Bridge is a close second
Near Tower Hill Station, there's a hidden gem of a pub called The Dickens Inn. Great drinks, pub food and looks beautiful. Sunday Roast, always a good shout. You're right by the harbour too. Not too far from the Tower of London
Max
I was born and raised in St Albans, Hertfordshire, but now living in the east end of London
My favourite place to eat in London is Yardsale Pizza, Hoxton
If you're on a night out late in Soho, go to Garlic and Shots - you will not regret it
Elle
I'm from the West Country, in Bristol, but I'm afraid I don't have the accent!
Sunday Brunch at Megan's is the tastiest & the staff are always so lovely.
Go to see as many theatre shows as you possibly can - The Moulin Rouge at the Vaults in London Bridge is not to be missed. Also, the Stairway to Heaven is the best bar in London.
Paddy
I'm from Scarborough in North Yorkshire but have lived in Borough for over a year, making me a certified local!
The India Club just off the Strand is outrageously good for the price and their dosas will make your heart sing
Follow the river! Rent a bike or get on a TFL boat and you can explore the city without a single traffic jam.
Madeline
I am from Essex - just East of East london
my favourite restaurant in London is six by Nico because I’m so indecisive I couldn’t possibly decide on one meal, I’d rather settle with the 6 individual courses that they serve to you at the 6 by Nico experience
you cannot beat the atmosphere at Camden market, grab some food and take a browse at the interesting stalls, then escape the wildness and go for a stroll the the beautiful neighbouring village of primrose hill
Thomas
Born and raised in Leeds up North, but have lived in London for well over a decade - pretty much all over the city!
Oooh, I’m a sucker for Street Food - get yourself to a Street Feast or Mercato Metropolitano for an abundance of vendors, refined menus, and tasty dishes.
Central London is beautiful, but if you need to temper your city break with some nature; head to Richmond Park in South West London and hang out with some wild deer - you’ll forget you’re even in the city.
David
Born and raised in South-East London, I've been tummy-rumbling my way around the city my whole life, and I fall in love with it more every year
London is strung through with hidden gems - just stroll off from the main drag and follow that beautiful nose of yours. But if you're lost? Try wine and cheese in the quintessential Le Beaujolais, or dine in the magic, bohemian world of Circolo Popolare
Laine
From South East London and have eaten my way through most neighbours here in my time!
Head to any of the Eat Tokyo branches around London for a delicious bento box and tofu!
You can walk within Tower Bridge and look beneath your feet at the traffic passing below - it’s affordable, thrilling and you get a great view of the winding Thames.
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