England · MARKETS
One free afternoon, far too many options. These 15 market tours are compared on price, duration and what you actually get once the guide stops talking.
Review of London’s Borough Market food tour with seven British dishes, drinks, local history, practical tips, price advice, and booking details.
“Lots of great food and interesting history of the market and surrounding areas. Jeremy was super knowledgable and a fun guide.”
Explore Bristol’s Corn Exchange, WWII air raid shelters, rooftop views, music history, and St. Nicholas Market for $17.34.
“it was very informative and Duncan the tour guild is very knowledgeable, if not a little eccentric, but good fun.”
Explore Borough Market and Bankside through British food, local cider, history, and small-group guidance in this three-hour London tour.
“Great experience with Roisin, our delightful, intelligent and lively tour guide. We were able to taste loads of amazing and delicious food and drink, while at the same time absorbing the amazing atmosphere of these busy markets. Roisin also filled us in on the incredible history of both the markets and some of London, an added bonus! Thanks and well done Roisin !”
See Westminster, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s, Borough Market, and Tower Bridge by e-bike on a fast, small-group London tour.
“The bicycle tour was really fun! Our guide was superb. You have to be vigilant and watch for vehicles, pedestrians and other bikers, but with good guidance it’s not a problem. Our guide lead us in allies and back streets we would have never known exsisted.”
Review of Chubby Fellow’s private London food tours in Soho, Borough Market, and the East End, with menus, value, guides, and booking tips.
“This tour was amazing. We had a river cruise along the Thames prior to this and unfortunately returned much later than anticipated. David (our guide) waited 45 minutes for us and gave us an amazing tour of SoHo. it felt very personalized and it truly felt like David was showing us his home. He gave us insights into each dish that we had and some of my most memorable food memories from this trip occurred during this tour.”
Explore Camden Market through seven food tastings, gin, cider, wine, music history, and small-group guidance in this practical London tour review.
“Ryan!!! The best! Camden was so vivid and bustling! Ryan guided all 2 of us around while sharing the rich history of that part of the city. Amy Winehouse came up a lot. So if you like her, this is the tour for you. The food choices were also great! And the drinks were a nice touch! Thank you, Ryan!!”
Taste African and Caribbean food in Brixton while learning local history, meeting small businesses, and exploring Electric Avenue with guide Obi.
“We visited London as a family and wanted to do a food tour and learn more about the black experience in London. As an African American family, we loved learning about the mitigation of blacks from their native lands to London. This was such a treat and the food was AMAZING. We stayed after the tour to visit more stores and this made our day. This was our best experience in London. Obi is the real one. Book with him.”
Review of London’s Borough Market doughnut tour, with four bakery stops, tea, Tower Bridge views, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“This tour has a lot of potential, but it’s just not there yet. Our tour was scheduled to be 9-11. We ended up be the only 3 on the tour, so it was an accidental private tour as he told us. He also told us we were the Guinea pigs for the 9am start, which I’d say was a major flop. We were excited to try different doughnuts from multiple places, but boy did we leave highly disappointed. First stop, meeting point (and supposed to be first doughnut) was closed. No fault of the tour operator, but how contingencies are handled is the responsibility of the tour operator. We told…”
Taste your way through Bermondsey, Borough Market, Maltby Street Market, and a local gin distillery on this lively 3-hour London tour.
“Our tour with George was great! He was very knowledgeable and we had great conversations with him along the way on the rich history and culture of the hidden gems of London he showed us.”
Review of Devour London’s Borough Market and Leadenhall food tour, with bacon rolls, fish and chips, wine, history, and practical booking tips.
“This was a great tour. Peter was a fabulous guide. My only recommendation is to consider shortening it by an hour, and let people explore on their own after the tour...rather than in the middle. We were disappointed we didn't get to go to the restaurant under the bridge due to it being closed.”
Explore Borough Market, Shakespeare’s Bankside, the Golden Hinde, Tate Modern, and more on a private London walking tour.
“Really enjoyed learning so much about the area around Borough Market. Very informative and well worth the money. Will definitely book more guided walks in the future.”
Cycle both banks of the Thames, Borough Market, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and St. Paul's on this lively four-hour London bike tour.
“Being a road bike rider I wasn't too sure about the fat tire bikes at first. But they turned out to be very comfortable when you are riding at a slow pace. I felt very safe with our knowledgable guide.”
Review of London’s Borough Market doughnut and tea tour, with stop details, value, walking tips, guide insights, and booking advice.
“Alex was great, but we were expecting another donut or another tea, there were only 2 donuts and 1 tea to try.”
Explore Brixton through African and Caribbean food, local history, street art, and five to six small eateries with guide Obi.
“This is a great tour! Obi is both welcoming and knowledgeable. His ability to show you around Brixton and help you understand the Black experience there is really worth it. And the food! Delicious! I had been half convinced that I could just go to Brixton by myself and just walk around, but no--I wouldn't have gotten 1/10 of out of the experience as I did on this tour. Highly recommended!”
Explore Bristol’s Old Market beer scene with seven local brews, six easy stops, snacks, tokens, and a flexible self-guided route.
“Friendly people an lovely venues, the info was a little old but non the less excellently done. The beer was all tasty and the information was easy to get”
