London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

Get your tastebuds ready for traditional British food on one of the best London food tours with our acclaimed Covent Garden & Soho food tour. Hailed as one of the best food tours in London, our Covent Garden & Soho food tour dives into the heart of Covent Garden and Soho's vibrant streets filled with iconic British bites, global fusion delights and hidden gems. On your London food tour, our knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories of Covent Garden and Soho’s eclectic history as you try award-winning fish and chips, Britain’s favourite desert, world famous dairies, and enjoy an exclusive British food tour treat from an establishment that is over 800 years old! Perfect for foodies, and those looking to hear the captivating stories of both Covent Garden and Soho, our food tours of London are filled with authentic flavours, unforgettable tastes, and delicious memories.

Tour Description

Join one of the best food tours in London, and explore the historic Covent Garden and vibrant Soho, on this London food tour. This Covent Garden & Soho food tour guides you through the electric streets of Soho and Covent Garden, blending traditional British foods and culinary delights with rich local history. Along the way you’ll be given the chance to enjoy award-winning fish and chips, traditional British sandwiches with a modern twist, and enjoy an exclusive treat at an 800-year-old venue, featuring a classic British Scotch Egg and Pork Pie - unique to this London food tour.

As you sink your teeth into these delicious bites, you’ll also get the chance to savour the incredible taste of Britain’s favourite dessert, a sweet indulgence that captivates and has become a social media sensation. You’ll also step into a world-renowned bakery overflowing with artisan cheeses and creamy dairy delights and a true heaven for foodies, whilst wandering through a historic market teeming with international cuisine, from zesty Asian dishes to European specialties, showcasing the international flavour of London and making this one of the best food tours in London for both British and international cuisines. As you explore, our knowledgeable guides will weave the fascinating history of Covent Garden and Soho into your food tour, bringing these iconic areas of London to life with incredible true stories.

This Covent Garden & Soho food tour of London delivers unforgettable tastes and photo-worthy moments, making it a great choice for those seeking the best London food tours. Ideal for foodies craving authentic flavours and history lovers looking to explore the heart of London, this journey through London’s culinary soul is a flavour-packed adventure that mixes traditional British cuisine with the international blend that makes Covent Garden and Soho a must-do for any visitor to London.

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Please book on our dedicated Go City/London Pass booking page instead!

Tour Highlights

⭐ Best of traditional British food mixed with international cuisine.

⭐ Exclusive scotch-egg and pork pies from an 800-year-old venue.

⭐ Britain’s favourite dessert.

⭐ Award-winning fish and chips.

⭐ World famous dairy filled with cheese and dairy products.

⭐ Traditional British sandwiches with a modern twist.

⭐ Incredible history of Soho and Covent Garden.

Tour Schedule

Days of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: King Charles II statue in Soho Square (Soho)
Nearest Underground Station: Tottenham Court Road

The London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden will start at 1.30pm at the King Charles II statue in Soho Square. On arrival please meet your tour guide holding the yellow umbrella.

Finish: 4pm approx.
End Point: Covent Garden
Nearest Underground Station: Holborn Station

The tour will finish at approximately 4pm in Covent Garden.

Tour Itinerary

Your London Food Tour will include stops at the following locations:

📍Earlham Street

📍Drury Lane

📍Neal’s Yard

📍Berwick Street

📍Old Compton Street

📍Shorts Gardens

*Itinerary subject to change.

Tour Price

Adults (18+ years old) - £14 per person

Children (5 - 17 years old) - £14 per person

Infants (0 - 4 years old) - Free

** Please note that food and drink are not included in the price of the tour. All food and drink is at own expense.

Go City/London Pass
This tour is also available with a Go City/London Pass. If you have purchased a Go City/London Pass please book on our Go City booking page instead.

Make it a private tour
This tour is also available as a private tour. Click here to book a private tour.

Important Information

WHAT IS INCLUDED

✅ Walking Tour
✅ Professional Tour Guide

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

❌ Food & Drink (own expense)
❌ Gratuities

ACCESSIBILITY

♿ This tour is not suitable for wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties.

PLEASE NOTE:

All food and drink is at own expense. Research shows guests save up to £20 per person compared to food tours that do include food and drink.
All tours are in English only.
The total distanced walked on this tour is approximately 2.5 miles.
Go City/London Pass? If you have purchased a Go City/London Pass then please make make your booking on our Go City/London Pass booking page instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All of our tours are required to be booked in advance. This is due to popularity and for planning purposes. All children aged 5+ years old are required to be included in your booking. Children aged 0-4 years old are complimentary and do not need to be included in your booking.
All of your guests must be included in the same booking. Please do not make separate bookings. We often run multiple tours and each booking is allocated to a tour guide before you arrive for the tour. If you make separate bookings then it is highly likely your guests will be split up with different tour guides. Please note that once we have allocated a booking to a tour guide then it cannot be changed on the day.
Unfortunately our tours are not suitable for wheelchairs, prams/strollers, or those with walking difficulties.
No. Please note that food and drink is not included in the price on our London food tour. Research shows that this reduces food wastage, is more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and also saves guests up to £20 per person compared to other London food tours that do include food.
The tour will cover approximately 2.5 miles of walking. There is no transport on the tour.
Yes! Most (but not all) of the stops on our London food tour cater to a variety of dietary requirements. Our wonderful guides will also recommend the food that each stop is know for but, if you want to try something else that meets your dietary requirements, then that is ok with us!
For policy reasons Groups or Travelling Parties of 9 or more people must contact us before booking the tour. Failure to contact us prior to booking will result in bookings being cancelled and/or being turned away at the start of the tour without refund.
Our London food tours are the best food tours in London! Yes there are many great food tours in London but our London food tour is the only one that also delves into the history of Soho and Covent Garden, receives exclusive food offerings in an 800-year-old venue, and saves you money!
A Covent Garden & Soho Food Tour is a fantastic choice as it is filled with traditional British foods but also offers a wide selection of international flavours representing London’s multicultural communities for which it is so famous. You also get to explore the history of two of London’s most famous districts.
Doing a food tour in Soho & Covent Garden (i.e. Our London food tour) is the best choice if you wish to experience traditional British food with a mix of international flavours. If you wish to try just international foods then the East End is a great choice. Or why not explore both areas and join our London Food tour of British foods, and then let our knowledgeable tour guides give you a list of the best food spots in the East End.
Our London Food Tour will include multiple stops across Soho and Covent Garden. The exact stops and locations may change depending on a variety of factors including the day, time, demand, closures and simply so we can explore all of the incredible spots in Soho and Covent Garden. There are so many great food spots in these areas that we do occasionally try and mix it up. This means you could do the tour multiple times and get a new food experience each time! Please note that we cannot advise in advance exactly which stops the tour will visit on a specific date.

Tour Reviews

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carolina was excellent! Great food tour. Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting London. (Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carolina was fantastic giving a great overview of the community, how each dish/area came to be an giving a wide variety to sample from. Highly recommend! (Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mike had great recall of history and was very accommodating. We enjoyed being able to choose what, when & where to eat as well as where to come back to visit. (Tripadvisor, 2025)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious choices of food with great stories about the history and each of the locations we ate at. Great value! (Get Your Guide, 2025)

Book a Tour

Book your London Food Tour in just 4 easy steps!

1) Select your date from the calendar

2) Select number of people

3) Accept the terms and conditions

4) Complete booking

It’s that easy!

What is the Waitlist? If you see ‘Join Waitlist’ on the calendar then the tour is sold out on that date. Join the waitlist for free and we will contact you by email if spots become available to book.