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Eating London: The Heart of the City Food Tour

London

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Highlights

  • Explore 2000 years of history through 6 tastings on this guided 3-hour walk on the only food tour in the City of London..
  • Follow your guide through Roman ruins, medieval markets, and iconic streets once walked by Dickens and Shakespeare, as they tell you literary legends.
  • From steak & ale pie to whitebait and cardamom buns, enjoy tastings at London’s oldest fish house and a tavern Dickens once loved.
  • Discover how oyster houses, chophouses, and chocolate houses helped shape the global identity of London’s original city.

Inclusions

  • 3-hour guided walking food tour in the City of London
  • English-speaking local guide
  • 6+ food tastings: steak & ale pie, prawn & crab sandwich, cardamom bun, scotch egg & more
  • British drinks, including ale, a Black Velvet cocktail, and water

Exclusions

  • Hotel transfers
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food or beverages not part of the tasting menu

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Discover London’s original square mile through its food, stories, and centuries of history. From Roman ruins to literary legends, this walking food tour serves up 2000 years of culture—one delicious bite at a time.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the statue of Captain John Smith outside St Mary-le-Bow Church—just a short walk from St Paul’s Tube Station. Look out for your guide wearing a purple Eating Europe bag so they’re easy to spot!

What to expect

Historic Tastings

Enjoy 6 tastings across 5 iconic locations, including London’s oldest fish restaurant, a cozy chophouse, and a centuries-old tavern where Charles Dickens racked up a legendary bar tab.

Literary & Cultural Landmarks

Walk in the footsteps of Shakespeare, Dickens, and even Harry Potter as you explore the streets that inspired some of the world’s greatest stories.

Roman Ruins & Medieval Markets

Uncover London’s roots—from ancient Roman walls to bustling medieval markets. Learn how the spice and sugar trades shaped the city (and its food!).

Insider Stories & Local Flavor

Get a true taste of London life with stories you won’t hear anywhere else—from quirky food facts to the real difference between London and The City of London.

After the tour, you’re free to explore more of the City or revisit your favorite spots. Whether you’re a first-timer or a local, you’ll leave full of flavors and stories you’ll be sharing long after your last bite.

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