15 UK Market Tours Worth an Early Start

1.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Walk from London Bridge through Borough Market with a local guide such as Chris, Gary, Billie, or Jeremy. Expect sausage rolls, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, drinks, and a surprise dish. The three-hour tour has up to 12 people and ends near Hay’s Galleria.

“Tour around the Borough Market London Bridge area with Chris. Great combination of good food and local history. Good pacing. Thanks.”

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2.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Start at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for access to underground passageways, WWII air raid shelters, old music rooms, and rooftop views. Guides such as Duncan, Owen, Theresa, and Bruce bring the building’s wartime story to life before you finish near the food stalls of St Nicholas Market.

“Easy to find meet up point, we had a lovely, entertaining tour guide, Owen who had first class knowledge of WW2 and took us underground to the vaults and museum there, explaining life in the blitz. We would thoroughly recommend this tour!!”

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3.Borough Market Food Tour with 6+ Authentic Tastings

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

Spend three hours around Borough Market and London Bridge with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Gary, Chris, or Billie. Taste six British favorites plus a secret dish, including fish and chips, sausage rolls, cheese with cider or beer, and a classic dessert.

“We had a great tour. It was a lot of fun. Our guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour very interesting, filled with history and fun facts and of course all the food tastings were excellent.”

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4.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

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

Start near the Market Porter pub and follow an English-speaking guide through Borough Market and Bankside. Expect sausage rolls, Portuguese pastries, fish and chips, cider, cheese, and sticky toffee pudding, plus stories of Southwark Cathedral, Clink Prison, London Bridge, and the Thames. Guides may include Tom, Pip, Roisin, Izaak, or Chris.

“Wonderful food (and history) tour of Borough Market and beyond. Our guide was joyful, and full of history - not only for the market but for little treasures around the perimeter of the market. oh, and the food and drink was all fresh and delicious. Would def recommend!”

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5.Bristol: Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $16Best value

Start at the Corn Exchange with guides such as Owen, Duncan, or Theresa, then trace Bristol’s trading past, wartime bombing, and music history before entering a preserved WWII shelter and finishing at St. Nicholas Market.

“Great tour, more info than expected and guide was obviously very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject of the tour. Seems as though there is further scope for the subject and to save the underground shelter and improve the building above, so hopefully the council will helpfully input to preserve the project!”

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6.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride an electric bike with a small group of up to 10 people from Blackfriars through central London. Guides such as Younis and Yunis lead you past Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge, with time for photos and market browsing.

“You should be a confidant bike rider but it doesn’t matter if you haven’t ridden an e bike before. It’s very easy to learn. The bikes we had were new and excellent. So much fun to ride. Our guide Eunice was terrific and very knowledgeable about London’s history. We learned a lot. I want to do it again!”

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7.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Choose a private three-hour food walk through Soho, Borough Market, or the East End. Guides such as Tom, David, and Sam lead you to street food, pubs, markets, and family-run spots, with a cocktail and enough tastings to make lunch or dinner.

“Our guide for this private food tour, David (Chubby Fellow), had already reached out to us to check on food allergies and to ensure we knew exactly where to meet. When we met, he started us off with a refreshing cocktail...a good start for any tour...and then began the tour through Borough Market and it's surrounds. Together, we sampled food and drink from several vendors and shop keepers...choosing only the best based on his experience. The fish and chips is the best I have found...and the sausage rolls were great. David also shared the history of the market and shared some very interesting stories and historical anecdotes. This tour was…”

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8.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Camden with a guide such as Tom, Ryan, or Luke, stopping for seven food tastings, craft drinks, market stories, the Amy Winehouse statue, and Regent’s Canal. The menu can change, so share dietary needs before booking.

“We had an incredible experience on our Camden Market food tour! Our guide Ryan was fantastic—so knowledgeable about the market’s history, music, and vibrant food scene. They shared so many interesting facts that really enriched the experience. The food selection was spot on—just the right amount, not too much and not too little, leaving us completely satisfied without the need for dinner afterward. From start to finish, it was a perfect way to explore Camden’s culinary and cultural highlights! Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience this unique part of London.”

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9.London Food Walking Tour: Taste Your Way Through Soho & Chinatown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Eat your way through Soho and Chinatown with a small group of up to 15. Your guide leads you to meze, Indian chaat, a Chinese bun, and sticky toffee pudding, while sharing food history and practical London tips. Guides may include Jay, Hadi, Lisa, Naomi, or Ceylin.

“You tour the Borough Market trying different food vendors. You get to taste a variety of foods and we got a hot wine.”

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10.Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Obi for a three-hour walking food tour through Brixton Market, Electric Avenue, Pop Brixton, and Brixton Village. Expect generous tastings of African and Caribbean dishes, local stories, bakery treats, and a small group capped at 10 people. Come hungry.

“I read tons of great reviews about this tour, and I can confidently say it’s absolutely worth the hype. Obi is incredibly personable—you instantly feel like you’ve known him forever. He gives off the vibe of your favorite cool cousin, and he guessed my name before I even had a chance to look for him, which was such a fun and surprising touch that reinforced that feeling. The advice to come hungry is no joke—we were struggling (in the best way) by the end from all the delicious food! The meetup spot is conveniently located right across the street from the subway, which made it super easy to find. Each…”

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11.Delicious Doughnuts & Tea: Small-Group Borough Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk about two miles through Borough Market with a guide such as Oscar, Bhavani, Charlie, or Dan, stopping for doughnuts, tea, local tips, and views of Tower Bridge. The two-hour tour costs $96 per person and takes no more than 10 people.

“This tour has a lot of potential, but it’s just not there yet. Our tour was scheduled to be 9-11. We ended up be the only 3 on the tour, so it was an accidental private tour as he told us. He also told us we were the Guinea pigs for the 9am start, which I’d say was a major flop. We were excited to try different doughnuts from multiple places, but boy did we leave highly disappointed. First stop, meeting point (and supposed to be first doughnut) was closed. No fault of the tour operator, but how contingencies are handled is the responsibility of the tour operator. We told…”

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12.Food & drink walking tour in South East London. Bermondsey – Borough Market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $103

Walk from Tower Bridge through Shad Thames, Maltby Street Market, and Borough Market with guides such as Ty, George, or Alexi. Expect generous food tastings, local history, and a G&T at Jensen gin distillery, with groups capped at 12.

“Our tour with George was great! He was very knowledgeable and we had great conversations with him along the way on the rich history and culture of the hidden gems of London he showed us.”

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13.Christmas Lights and Markets Guided Walking Tour with Mulled Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Walk from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square with a guide such as Tom, Henry, Carlos, or Jack. Expect Victorian lamps, Christmas markets, street performers, festive history, and a complimentary glass of hot spiced mulled wine. The 90-minute walk is capped at 10 people.

“Carlos was terrific. We have been to London serval times but he showed us area we have never seen. His knowledge of history was amazing. Enjoyed ever minute of our tour n would rec highly!!!! Karen & Gary”

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14.Notting Hill, Highlights & Markets Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 23 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $115

Follow a private guide from Covent Garden through Soho, Chinatown, Trafalgar Square, Westminster, and Notting Hill. You’ll see film locations, the House of MinaLima, Big Ben, Portobello Market, and, on the Full Option, enjoy a British pastry with coffee or tea at GAIL’s Bakery.

“The guide was very friendly and very culturel.We recommende it.”

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15.London Private Walking Tour: Notting Hill, Highlights & Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $117

See London’s headline sights and characterful corners with a private guide, from Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square to Notting Hill and Portobello Road Market. Guides such as Emily, Michael, Mike, Grace, and Joshua have led this route. The full option adds Underground tickets, a hot drink, and a pastry.

“Michael was a very good and knowledgeable guide on our private tour. We toured everything we wanted to see and do. We traveled at our speed and on our time schedule.”

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