Shopping Tours in Britain: 13 to Book Before You Go

1.London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $113Our pick

Meet near London Bridge for a three-hour food walk through Borough Market. With a guide such as Chris, Gary, Billie, Jeremy, or Anna, you’ll try sausage roll, fish and chips, British cheese, dessert, drinks, and a secret dish. The group is limited to 12, and a Soho version is also available.

“Great tour. Had a nice mix of some history and facts about London as well as a tour of a great food place. The food was all very good. Was with a young teen who also enjoyed the tour”

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2.Air Raid Shelter + St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,950 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $17

Meet at Bristol’s Corn Exchange for an English-language walking tour through subterranean passageways, WW2 air raid shelters, historic rooms, and rooftop viewpoints. Guides such as Duncan, Theresa, Owen, and Bruce bring local stories to life before the tour finishes near St. Nicholas Market’s food stalls. Expect steps, standing, and some confined spaces.

“Engaging and very friendly tour would recommend to anyone interested in history of buildings and WW2 .”

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3.London Borough Market & London Bridge Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

Spend about three hours tasting British favorites around Borough Market and Bankside with an English-speaking guide such as Tom, Roisin, Pip, or Izaak. Expect sausage rolls, Portuguese pastries, fish and chips, cheese, cider, and sticky toffee pudding, plus stories of London Bridge, the Clink, Southwark Cathedral, and the Thames.

“This was not really very much in the market. Our guide spent much of the time in the alleys and streets outside the market. The food sampling was not the best. Fish and chips were greasy and tasteless. Cheese was offered ina block and each of us with bare hands broke pieces off standing one the side walk. No interaction with cheese monger. Other tastings were also marginal. Not worthym the cost.”

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4.Air Raid Shelter & St. Nicholas Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 320 reviews · 75 minutes - 2 hours · from $16Best value

Meet Owen, Duncan or another English-speaking guide at the Corn Exchange for a 75-minute to two-hour walk through Bristol’s old city and wartime past. See Blitz damage, enter a preserved underground shelter beneath the market, visit Corn Exchange rooms linked to 1960s music, then finish at St Nicholas Market, where food and souvenirs are available to buy.

“They gave a great tour about recent history and how Bristol was impacted by the bombings during the Second World War. Would recommend if you like to know about history in the city you are visiting.”

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5.London E-Bike tour & Borough market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 316 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $95

Ride a provided e-bike through central London with a guide such as Younis, Eunice, or Eustous. In 2 hours 15 minutes, you’ll stop at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, St Paul’s Cathedral, Shakespeare’s Globe, Borough Market, London Bridge, and Tower Bridge. It’s a fast city overview for confident cyclists, with only 15 minutes at the market.

“The guide was good and knowledgeable but the tour felt rushed. We had a large group for the morning traffic which caused delays. The tour got off late due to an issue with getting the bikes out of the garage area. Definitely need more time at Buckingham palace (we had about 5 minutes after the tour guide finished for pictures and should have at least 15) and at the Borough Market (we were given 15 minutes to explore and should have had at least 30 to try and explore more- we didn’t even get to both sides of the market in 15). I’d rather pay a bit more and have…”

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6.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about three hours eating through one London district with a private Chubby Fellow guide. Choose Soho, Borough Market, or the East End, then follow a food-focused route of cocktails, street food, pub fare, market bites, cheese, and dessert. Guides include Tom, David, and Sam, with menus adjusted around your chosen area and interests.

“I have taken food tours all over the world but David made this, hands down, the best tour I’ve ever taken. Not only was he a wealth of history of the area and Borough Market, but his great relationships with the vendors opened this tour up to really get a chance to get to know them. I bough some really fun things to take back with me and tried lots of great foods. I have never liked blue cheese, but he changed my mind. I highly recommend David and Chubby Fellow tours.”

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7.Camden Market Food Tour of 7 Tastings, Gin, Street Food & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 215 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Explore Camden with a guide such as Tom, Ryan, or Luke, tasting birria tacos, Indonesian curry, char siu pastry, pizza, cheese, apple crumble, gin, cider, wine, and a secret dish. Expect a maximum of 12 people, plenty of walking, and a Camden-focused mix of food, music, architecture, and local stories.

“We had an incredible experience on our Camden Market food tour! Our guide Ryan was fantastic—so knowledgeable about the market’s history, music, and vibrant food scene. They shared so many interesting facts that really enriched the experience. The food selection was spot on—just the right amount, not too much and not too little, leaving us completely satisfied without the need for dinner afterward. From start to finish, it was a perfect way to explore Camden’s culinary and cultural highlights! Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience this unique part of London.”

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8.Brixton Market Tour with African and Caribbean Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Join Obi for a three-hour small-group walk through Brixton’s markets and food stalls. Taste jerk chicken, plantains, jollof rice, patties, puff puffs, desserts, and more while learning about the area’s African and Caribbean communities, music, migration, and changing identity.

“Touring Brixton with Obi was one of the highlights of our trip. We loved learning the history of the neighborhood and getting to see how rapidly it’s changing. He shares his personal experiences growing up there and took us to black owned businesses (and more!) that have survived and thrived from gentrification. Fascinating! And I haven’t even gotten to the food, which is so delicious. Literally rated one of the best things in my life! Don’t miss this tour!”

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9.Delicious Doughnuts & Tea: Small-Group Borough Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 169 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend about two hours walking from St. John Bakery to Borough Market and Tower Bridge, sampling doughnuts at several London shops with guides such as Oscar, Bhavani, Charlie, and Dan. Bottled water, doughnuts, and tea are included. The group is capped at 10, but early starts can affect which shops are open.

“The Underground Donut Tour is a diamond in the rough, which is beginning to catch on big time. We were blest to have Alex, a gastronomic aficionado, along with his apprentice, Andy as our guides. We saw several significant sites and heard many inside stories, as we stopped at four excellent “donutteries” and an exotic tea shop. Be forewarned that you will get a very substantial donut at each store and will likely be carrying tomorrow’s breakfast home with you. Also, if you don’t like tea, you have a plethora of iced concoctions tailored to suit your fancy! Overall, it was an excellent alternative to the standard London tour. Bravo!”

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10.Food & drink walking tour in South East London. Bermondsey – Borough Market.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · from $103

Start beneath Tower Bridge and walk through Shad Thames, Maltby Street Market, Borough Market, and the South Bank. Your small group samples enough food for lunch and toasts with a G&T at a local gin distillery. Guides including Ty, George, and Alexi add local history and personal insight. Expect about three hours on foot, with up to 12 people.

“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.”

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11.Borough Market and beyond

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Walk from Borough Market to Tate Modern with a private English-speaking guide, often Stephen, tracing 2,000 years of Southwark history. Hear stories of Romans, Vikings, Dickens, Shakespeare, prisons, pirates, and Tudor theater. The $20.72 tour lasts about 90 minutes, with free entry to most sights and optional paid admission to the Golden Hinde and Globe Theatre.

“Fabulous experience. Lots of behind the scene history which Is absolutely interesting. The tour is about 90 mins, an exclusive experience perfect for a group of friends”

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12.London Shopping Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $131

Join Maria for a two-hour, small-group walk through London’s famous shopping districts. Expect Fortnum and Mason, Savile Row, royal warrant shops, Liberty, Carnaby Street, Bond Street, Oxford Street, and Marylebone, with advice shaped around your style, budget, or special occasion.

“What a great experience. Attempted a day on my own was so overwhelming. But with Marie was much more enjoyable. Learned a little .. shopped a lot. Great recommendations.”

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13.Secrets of London Bike Tour: Thames, Tower Bridge & Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 42 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Ride both banks of the Thames with a live English-speaking guide, taking in Tower Bridge, the Tower of London, St. Paul’s, Shakespeare’s Globe, the London Eye, and the Shard. The four-hour tour includes bike rental and a market lunch stop, with food bought separately. Guides such as Chris, Dan, and Joshua have earned strong praise for lively storytelling.

“Guide could be better. 2 of my party didn’t like that he had saliva dripping from mouth off and on. He could have been sick”

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