London Hidden Stories and Artisan Food Tour

This isn’t just a walk. It’s a journey through time, culture, and identity. See the hidden lanes, taste the stories, and stand where empires rose and fell. This immersive experience winds through South London’s most storied districts where the River Thames connects everything, threading through centuries of trade, migration, and resistance.
Designed for curious minds, this experience peels back the polished surface to reveal the city’s hidden layers. Explore how the river reached out from this very place to Australia, America, and beyond.

About Us
We’ve lived in London all our lives and travelled globally on all continents. After years of seeing what makes a tour truly memorable, we created the experience we wished existed: relaxed, insightful, and full of depth. Whether it’s your first visit or your fifth, we’ll help you see London and the entire world through fresh eyes.

Note: If you want to experience the tour without walking please get in touch and we'll customise it for you.

Meeting Point

8 Southwark St

8 Southwark St, London SE1 1TL, UK

Meet outside the Southwark Street entrance to the market, any problems please whatsapp us on +447780705581, local number 07780705581. Closest stations London Bridge (2 minute walk), Borough or Suthwark stations (7-8 minute walk).

What's included:

• London-born host speaking English, no audio or brochures, just rich spoken storytelling.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

London Bridge / Borough
Explore one of the city’s oldest crossings once lined with heads on spikes and now alive with food, voices, and forgotten tales. Here, we connect food, power, and protest in a way that makes history taste real.

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Southwark

London

Southwark
A district with ancient bones and a rebel heart. Here, bawdy theatres, plague hospitals, and quiet acts of defiance once stood shoulder to shoulder. Today’s streets echo with stories that shaped London’s spirit and still shape its soul.

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Bermondsey

Bermondsey, London, UK

Bermondsey
Wander through one of London’s most historic and fast-changing neighbourhoods once home to radical thinkers, rebellious workers, and hidden pleasure gardens. Discover how this riverside district helped shape the fight for fairness and fed London’s working class literally and politically.

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Rotherhithe

Rotherhithe, London SE16, UK

Step into a quiet corner of the city with global echoes. Here, stories of transatlantic journeys, convict ships, and maritime rebellion come together in a place few tourists ever reach. A powerful stop for those curious about what really sailed out of London’s ports and who was on board.

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Thames River

, , London

We’ll walk at a relaxed pace, stopping often to take in hidden views and uncover the unbelievable truths behind London’s most famous river. Along the way, you’ll hear powerful stories that shaped the city and get insider orientation tips to help you make the most of your time here after the tour.

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