--- title: Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 113 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 285 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 4 of 48 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/eating-london-the-heart-of-the-city-food-tour/ --- # Eating London: The Heart of 'The City' Food Tour **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 285 reviews at €113 per person for 3h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The meeting point is outside… - Group size varies by option: small group from €113 · private from €196 - Starts 13:15: one departure a day - Food included: ‘Food & the City’ Insider Tips - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €90: ages 4 to 12 ## Key facts - Price: from €113 per person for the Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) option; other options up to €196 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 285 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London Food Tours by Eating Europe ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Small-Group Food Tour (12 max) | €113 / person | English | Duration: 3 hours | | Private Food Tour Upgrade | €196 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Enjoy a more intimate, personalised food experience, shared exclusively with your group. Duration: 3 hours Includes an extra tasting | ## 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. ## Not included - Gratuities / Tips for guides - Hotel pick-up and drop-off - Extra drinks ## Itinerary 1. **This iconic monument pays homage to Smith's legendary voyages and contributio...** (pass by, no stop) - This iconic monument pays homage to Smith's legendary voyages and contributions to exploration. 2. **Historic pub on one of Britain’s oldest roads that housed the builders of St ...** (20m) - Historic pub on one of Britain’s oldest roads that housed the builders of St Paul's Cathedral 3. **London’s oldest fish restaurant (dates back to the 1800s) and an absolute Cit...** (20m) - 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 4. **Discover the differences between the city of London and the City of London an...** (pass by, no stop) - 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. 5. **Royal Exchange Building London** (10m) - A pandemic lockdown success story, now housed at the iconic Royal Exchange (and its legacies of the London spice & sugar trade) 6. **A 19th century bank, this now hotel, bar and restaurant imposes its beautiful...** (20m) - 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. 7. **Hidden down a back alley, this is the oldest chophouse in London with a histo...** (20m) - 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) 8. **Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and see one of the filming locations fr...** (pass by, no stop) - Walk in the footsteps of Harry Potter and see one of the filming locations from the first film. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 13:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJheY5oKoEdkgRwoawfEPDXuU ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 48** | €113 | 3h | 4.99 (285) | varies by option | | [Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary](/uk/london/tours/winner-2026-london-east-end-food-tour-10-year-anniversary/?format=md) | €106 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1919) | shared | | [London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-foodie-adventure-with-sherpa-food-tour/?format=md) | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1450) | shared | | [London: Borough Market and London Bridge Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-borough-market-and-london-bridge-food-tour/?format=md) | €102 | 3h | 4.96 (793) | shared | Ranked #4 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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