Group size varies by option: small group from €114 · private from €197
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
13:15 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take
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 294 reviews at €114 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #3 of 48 in Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
Option
What the operator says
From, per adult
Small-Group Food Tour (12 max)The page price
Duration: 3 hours
€114
Private Food Tour Upgrade
Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group. Duration: 3 hours Includes an extra tasting
€197 for 2+ people
Children from €91 (ages 4 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
Included and not 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.
Gratuities / Tips for guides
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Extra drinks
Reviews
5.0
294 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 294 of 294
Star breakdown of all 294 ratings
5 stars
290 · 99%
4 stars
4 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise the varied food, generous portions and historical commentary; the supplied reviews identify no specific drawback.
Praised
Knowledgeable, personable guides combine food history with stories about London
Varied tastings introduce visitors to traditional British dishes and unfamiliar foods
Generous portions that leave visitors well fed
An unhurried walk with historical commentary between food stops
Scotch eggs and meat pies receive particular praise
Complaints
No specific complaints are stated in the supplied reviews
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 November 2025 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
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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Departure
13:15 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
London Food Tours by Eating Europe; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
This iconic monument pays homage to Smith's legendary voyages and contributions to explorationPass by, no stop
2
Historic pub on one of Britain’s oldest roads that housed the builders of St Paul's Cathedral20 min
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 and what marks a real Londoner as you marvel at magnificent medieval buildings, historic markets and Roman ruinsPass by, no stop
5
Royal Exchange Building London
A pandemic lockdown success story, now housed at the iconic Royal Exchange (and its legacies of the London spice & sugar trade)
10 min
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
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 from the first filmPass by, no stop
About this tour, from the operator
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.
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 €91 ages 4 to 12
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #3 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