London Food Tour

A food tour in London’s West End, weaving through Soho and Covent Garden, is one of the best things to do if you want to experience the city’s culture through its flavors. These lively neighborhoods are famous for their mix of history, entertainment, and cuisine, offering everything from traditional British classics to dishes inspired by global communities. In Soho, narrow streets are packed with hidden gems serving everything from hearty pies to vibrant Asian street food, while Covent Garden’s markets and restaurants showcase artisanal treats, modern British plates, and international specialties..

Please note that our London Food Tour is currently being updated.

The tour will briefly resume in October 2025. Dates for November 2025 onwards will be released in early-mid October.

Tour Details

📅WHEN: Monday - Friday
TIME: 13:30
DURATION: 2 - 2.5 Hours
📍START POINT: Soho
💰PRICE: £14 per person


Highlights

Best food in the West End boroughs of Soho and Covent Garden
Traditional British scotch eggs and pork pies
World famous Neal’s Yard Dairy
Dishes from Africa, Asia and South America
Award winning crumbles
Nitrogen Ice Cream
Highest rated fish and chips in London
The tastiest sandwiches in the capital


Inclusions

WHAT IS INCLUDED

Walking tour
Professional tour guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

❌ Food and drink (own expense)
❌ Gratuities

Please Note:

  • Please note that all food & drink is at own expense. Your knowledgeable London food tour guide will be happy to help you find the right food & drink for you!

  • Unlike other London food tours, we do not include food and drink on our tours and all food and drink is at own expense. Our research proves guests will save up to £20 per person compared to other London food tours.

  • All food stops are subject to availability and may change without notice.


Do you have a Go City/London Pass? Please book on our dedicated Go City/London Pass booking page instead!

About London Food Tour

A food tour in London’s West End, particularly through Soho and Covent Garden, is one of the best ways to experience the city’s vibrant character. These two neighborhoods capture the heart of London life, combining centuries of history, theatre, and culture with a thriving food scene that reflects both British traditions and global influences.

In Soho, you’ll wander through lively streets and hidden alleyways filled with eateries that tell stories of the city’s diversity. Here, you might try British staples such as golden fish and chips, flaky Cornish pasties, or a comforting meat pie before discovering international delights ranging from Spanish tapas to Asian street food and Italian gelato. Soho’s eclectic food culture mirrors its reputation as one of London’s most creative and energetic districts.

Just a short stroll away, Covent Garden offers a different but equally memorable atmosphere. Famous for its bustling market and historic piazza, it is home to artisanal producers, elegant restaurants, and cozy cafés. On a tour here, you could sample handmade chocolates, locally crafted cheeses, or contemporary British dishes alongside flavors from around the world.


Start Point

📍King George II Statue in Golden Square
Golden Square, Soho

Your London food tour will start at the King George II statue in Golden Square in Soho. On arrival at the start point please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Booking in advance is essential for all guests. We cannot accept walk up guests.

  • This tour caters to most food requirements. Whilst not every stop may cater to specific requirements, there will likely be at least one stop suitable for everyone.

  • You are welcome to make multiple bookings for the same tour. Please note that if you are using a third-party Pass or Voucher (e.g. Go City/London Pass) then you can only make one booking for the tour and multiple bookings will be cancelled.

  • Please note that all food and drink is at own expense. Research shows that this will save guests over £20 per person compared to other food tours that do include food.

  • If you see the ‘Waitlist’ option in the calendar it means that tour is sold out. You can join the waitlist and you will be contacted if spots become available to book. Please do not attend the tour without a booking as our guides will unfortunately need to turn you away. Due to high demand we cannot respond to requests enquiring about waitlist status.

  • Our tours have a limited capacity. We are not able to welcome any additional guests that are not included in your booking (including children).

  • Please note that our tours are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams/strollers or those with walking difficulties.

  • The exact food stops that the tour will visit will be decided by the tour guide on the day of the tour. It is not possible to advise in advance which stops the tour will visit. However the tour will always aim to visit the stops listed on our website.

  • Groups or Travelling Parties of 9 or more people must contact us for authorisation before booking the tour. Failure to do so will result in bookings being cancelled or being turned away from the tour without refund. Authorisation cannot be provided after a booking has been cancelled.


Reviews which make this the best London Food Tour

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carolina was excellent! Great food tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting London.
(Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carolina was fantastic giving a great overview of the community, how each dish/area came to be an giving a wide variety to sample from. Highly recommend!
(Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike had great recall of history and was very accommodating. We enjoyed being able to choose what, when & where to eat as well as where to come back to visit.
(Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious choices of food with great stories about the history and each of the locations we ate at. We visited about 9-10 food locations in total and it was great value.
(Get Your Guide, 2025)


How to book a London Food Tour

Book your London Food Tour in just 4 easy steps!

1) Select your date from the calendar

2) Select number of people

3) Accept the terms and conditions

4) Complete booking

It’s that easy!


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