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Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour

5.0 Excellent 285 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore the City of London through its oyster houses, chophouses, taverns and food traditions. Tastings, a local guide and dining tips are included, but stops vary by day or season and the tour needs at least two guests to run. 4.99 from 285 reviews at €113 per person for 3h.

From the guide

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.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Small-Group Food Tour (12 max)

from €113 / person
Guide: English

Duration: 3 hours

Private Food Tour Upgrade

from €196 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group.

What this option includes

Duration: 3 hours

Includes an extra tasting

Schedule & Availability

Runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Departs: 13:15
Available year-round

This tour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, departing at 13:15. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Local English-speaking guide
Feel the magic as you walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare, Roman soldiers and Harry Potter
‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips
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.

What's Not Included

Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks

Itinerary

This iconic monument pays homage to Smith's legendary voyages and contributio... Stop 1
This iconic monument pays homage to Smith's legendary voyages and contributions to exploration.
Pass by
Historic pub on one of Britain’s oldest roads that housed the builders of St ... Stop 2
Historic pub on one of Britain’s oldest roads that housed the builders of St Paul's Cathedral
20 min
London’s oldest fish restaurant (dates back to the 1800s) and an absolute Cit... Stop 3
London’s oldest fish restaurant (dates back to the 1800s) and an absolute City institution. But it’s not just history - was a favorite of the late Anthony Bourdain, Fergus Henderson of St John and Jamie Oliver
20 min
Discover the differences between the city of London and the City of London an... Stop 4
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.
Pass by
Royal Exchange Building London Stop 5
A pandemic lockdown success story, now housed at the iconic Royal Exchange (and its legacies of the London spice & sugar trade)
10 min
A 19th century bank, this now hotel, bar and restaurant imposes its beautiful... Stop 6
A 19th century bank, this now hotel, bar and restaurant imposes its beautiful and luxurious look with its high ceilings and the real life ‘safe’ behind the bar. It almost feels like you’re stepping into Gringotts.
20 min
Hidden down a back alley, this is the oldest chophouse in London with a histo... Stop 7
Hidden down a back alley, this is the oldest chophouse in London with a history dating back to the 1700s. A favourite of Charles Dickens - it’s where Scrooge has his supper in A Christmas Carol (and they still have the bill from a party Dickens had here)
20 min
Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and see one of the filming locations fr... Stop 8
Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and see one of the filming locations from the first film.
Pass by

Departure & Return

Start point

The meeting point is outside St-Mary-Le-Bow church - nearest tube station is St Paul’s in front of the Statue of Cpt. Jhon Smith. Look for the guide with Eating Europe logo.

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Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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