10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
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Guidekin's take
Explore Notting Hill's bakeries and film locations around Portobello Road Market, with tastings ranging from beef and ale pie to spiced pastries.
A guide and food tastings are included for a small shared group of up to twelve; stops and tastings can vary. 4.99 from 139 reviews at €91 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #8 of 48 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Taste authentic British favourites, including a classic beef & ale pie
Small group tour of maximum 12 guests
Stand outside the famous blue door while enjoying a freshly baked cardamom bun and spiced chai
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Children from €73 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Reviews
5.0
139 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 139 of 139
Star breakdown of all 139 ratings
5 stars
137 · 99%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the guides, local history and varied tastings; reservations about food and eating arrangements are isolated.
Praised
Knowledgeable, personable guides who mix local history with humour
A varied mix of sweet and savoury food from neighbourhood stops
Exploring Notting Hill and Portobello Road alongside local history
Generous tastings that leave travellers feeling full
Guides keep children and teenagers engaged alongside adults
Complaints
No recurring complaint; lower ratings mention pastry preferences, limited drinks and standing to eat
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 December 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Your guide will be waiting for you on the corner of Pembridge Square Garden, wearing a purple Eating Europe bag. · Open in Google Maps
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
London Food Tours by Eating Europe; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Step into a historic cabmen’s shelter and eat like a London driver
Discover a rare 19th-century green hut while enjoying a classic bacon sandwich, simple, hearty, and rooted in the city’s working-class food tradition.
15 min
2
Taste Britain’s most iconic bake at a specialist scone bakery
Try a warm scone with raspberry jam, clotted cream, and English Breakfast tea, while settling the age-old debate: is it “scone” like cone or gone?
20 min
Stand outside the former home of George Orwell, where one of Britain’s most influential writers began his literary journeyPass by, no stop
4
Visit a beloved neighborhood bakery rooted in London’s food scene
Sample a rich beef and ale pie, flaky, savory, and deeply comforting, while discovering the legacy behind one of Notting Hill’s most iconic baking institutions.
10 min
Pass by a charming antiques shop featured in the movie Paddington and discover Notting Hill’s vintage roots
Learn how the neighborhood became a hub for antiques while exploring a real filming location from this beloved British film.
Pass by, no stop
6
A bakery stop where French and Danish classics are reimagined with warm Indian spices
Expect buttery pastries infused with cardamom and a smooth, aromatic chai that perfectly ties the experience together.
10 min
Step into the world of Notting Hill with iconic film locations, then continue through charming streets lined with pastel-coloured houses
A relaxed walk blending movie nostalgia with some of London’s most photogenic neighbourhood scenery, perfect for photos and memories.
Pass by, no stop
8
A quiet French-inspired bakery on All Saints Road, perfect for a relaxed pause
Enjoy a final bite of bakewell tart with tea or coffee, a sweet finish to this tour.
20 min
Walk in the footsteps of 70s music legends at the former Island Records studio on All Saints Road, where iconic artists once recorded history-shaping tracksPass by, no stop
About this tour, from the operator
This unique London tour connects 5 authentic bakeries with famous movie locations in a 2-hour small group experience.
From traditional scones and pies to innovative fusion pastries, each stop reveals how centuries of immigration have transformed British baking culture around Portobello Road Market.
Between bites, explore the neighborhood’s musical and literary connections, from Bob Marley to George Orwell, and architectural beauty of the pastel streets which make every corner Instagram-worthy. Your local guide will reveal the stories behind the area’s transformation from working-class enclave to bohemian haven, while ensuring you taste the best of both traditional and contemporary London baking.
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.
Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.
Good to know
Food included ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
Children from €73 ages 4 to 12
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #8 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €400, median €89; typical length 3h. 7 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 48 Food Tours