The Ultimate London Food Tour of Soho & Covent Garden

Embark on the most authentic London Food Tour through the historic heart of the West End. This premier Food Tour of London invites you to explore Soho and Covent Garden on foot, bypassing tourist traps to uncover where locals truly eat. As a top-rated walking food tour in London, our journey is a deep dive into British food culture, featuring iconic staples and hidden gems. You will indulge in award-winning fish and chips, visit a world-famous dairy known for artisanal excellence, and wander through a 300-year-old street food market.

This comprehensive London Food Walking Tour continues with British sandwiches with a modern twist, a visit to a 100-year-old family-run coffee shop, and a taste of Britain’s favourite dessert—a social media viral sensation. To conclude this unforgettable Covent Garden and Soho food tour, we save the best for last: an exclusive visit to a magnificent 800-year-old historic pub to savour a classic British national dish found nowhere else. Led by expert guides providing bespoke local food recommendations, this is the Food Tour of London you cannot afford to miss. Book your London Food Tour now to guarantee your spot!

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Adult £14 | Children £14 + booking fee

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What You’ll Experience

Minimum 6 food stops

Award winning fish & chips

Traditional British cuisine

Britain’s favourite desert

Exclusive scotch egg offering

300 year old street food market

Important Information

What’s Included:

✅ Food Tour of London
✅ Minimum 6 food stops
✅ Classic & traditional British food
✅ Best fish & chips in London
✅ Centuries old street food market
✅ Britain’s favourite dessert
✅ World famous dairy
✅ Local history
✅ Professional Tour Guide

What’s Excluded:

❌ Food & Drink
❌ Gratuities

Things To Know:

  • Walking Tour

  • Tour in English

  • Duration: 2.5 hours

  • Walking Distance: 3 miles / 5 km

  • Not suitable for guests with walking difficulties

  • Not wheelchair accessible

  • Not suitable for strollers

  • Food & Drink at own expense

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour start time

Schedule

Days of Operation: Monday - Friday

Start: 1.30pm
Departure Point: Embankment Station
Nearest Underground: Embankment

Finish: 5pm
End Point: Covent Garden
Nearest Underground:Tottenham Court Road

On arrival at the start point please meet your tour guide who will be holding a yellow umbrella.

Why is food not included?

On this London Food Tour of Soho and Covent Garden please note that food and drink is not included in the price of the tour. All food and drink is at own expense.

Why is this? Our company cares about the world we live in and our years of experiences leading food tours of London have found that, by not including food in the price of the tour, it is beneficial to both the guest (that’s you!), the wider community, and the world that we all live in together.

1) It avoids food wastage. Did you know that food tours of London which do include food in the tour price actually throw most food away after the last guest has left? What a waste of good food!

2) Reduces packaging and pollution. By purchasing food as you wish (instead of being given it even if you don’t want it) you save unnecessary packaging and plastic pollution. Well done you!

3) Flexibility. It’s not right for a tour company to force you to eat. We give you the choice of what to eat and when you eat, so you can customise your London food tour so that it best suits you.

4) A food tour of London for all travellers. London is expensive and the price of other food tours in London are sky high. Our food tour of London makes it affordable for travellers of all budgets.

5) Value for money. Want to know the secret of the London food tours that do include food? They charge guests the full price for the food but only give the guest half of it. That’s not fair on you!

6) Save money. Our research shows that, by giving you the chance to purchase what you wish, guests save up to £25 per person compared to food tours of London that do include food.

We are the only London Food Tour that takes this environmental, sustainable and ethical approach. We believe in giving our guests the flexibility to customise their food tour of London as they wish, whilst helping the planet, and saving our guests money. With our London Food Tour everyone is a winner (and you get even more great food too!).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This experience is widely considered the best London food tour because it combines historic West End storytelling with premium British culinary classics. Exploring Soho and Covent Garden on foot, guests discover hidden gems, from an 800-year-old pub to world-famous dairies, offering an authentic taste of Britain’s vibrant food culture.

  • Our Soho walking food tour features a curated selection of iconic British dishes. You will experience award-winning fish and chips, world-famous dairy products, and traditional British sandwiches with a modern twist. The journey also includes Britain’s favourite dessert and a national dish served within an exclusive 800-year-old historic pub.

  • Yes, this Covent Garden food tour takes you through a 300-year-old street food market. This historic site offers a glimpse into London’s trading past while allowing you to explore artisan stalls. It is a highlight for foodies looking to experience the traditional atmosphere of a heritage London market.

  • Absolutely. This is a fully guided walking tour through the atmospheric streets of Soho and Covent Garden. Walking allows us to access narrow alleys and historic spots that vehicles cannot reach, ensuring a professional, immersive experience focused on the culinary history and cultural evolution of London’s West End.

  • This tour is designed specifically for those seeking authentic British food experiences. By focusing on traditional staples like award-winning fish and chips and historic pub dishes, we bypass tourist traps. Our expert guides also provide local food recommendations to help you navigate London’s vast culinary scene long after.

  • The Soho food walking tour visits several prestigious locations, including a 100-year-old family-owned coffee shop and a world-famous dairy. A standout feature is our exclusive access to a classic British dish in an 800-year-old pub, providing a unique historical backdrop that most other London tours cannot offer.

  • Yes, throughout the tour, your expert guide provides personalised local food recommendations. Whether you are looking for the best artisan bakeries or hidden West End eateries, our guides share their insider knowledge, ensuring you know exactly where to find the highest quality British food during your stay.

  • A walking food tour in London is the most authentic way to explore the West End's intricate culinary landscape. By navigating Soho and Covent Garden on foot, you experience the sights and smells of the city intimately, discovering world-famous dairy shops and historic markets that define London's character.

  • Guests on our tour will experience Britain’s favourite dessert, a sweet treat that has recently gained international acclaim and viral status. This is paired with other traditional highlights, such as visits to a world-famous dairy and a historic coffee shop, making it a comprehensive British culinary journey.

  • This Soho and Covent Garden food tour is the ultimate experience for foodies. We focus on high-quality, award-winning British classics, including sandwiches with a modern twist and world-renowned dairy products. Our tour is specifically designed to showcase the diversity and excellence of British cuisine in historic settings.