London Bridge Food and History Tour

London Bridge is a must-visit area for any foodie but can be very busy and overwhelming, making it difficult to know what to visit, what to eat, and what's worth the hype.
Our tour has been loved created, mixed, and baked by a former Borough Market trader, and chef ensuring that you will experience the best food, drink, and history that London Bridge has to offer.

This private tour is fully customisable and can be altered and amended depending on you and your group's personal taste.

Meeting Point

Southwark Gateway Needle

1 Tooley St, London SE1 2PF, UK

The tour will start at the Southwark Gateway Needle.

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 3 hours

London Bridge

London, EC4R 9HA

Starting at the Southwark Gateway Needle, your knowledgeable local guide will show you the foodie delights of the London Bridge area and the world-famous Borough Market.
You start your tour with a seasonal drink which ranges from traditional British booze to refreshing non-alcoholic fruit juice. Whilst you enjoy your beverage your guide will explain the history of the local area and why this part of London is a must-visit destination for any food-lover.

10 minutes

Southwark Cathedral

1 London Bridge, Montague Close, London, SE1 9DA

As you enjoy your beverage, your guide will explain the history of one of London's hidden gems, Southwark Cathedral. This stunning Gothic church is not only an architectural delight but is also linked to some of London's most important people and places.

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Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

This is your chance to taste some of London's best food and drink. Options include the chance to sample a variety of artisanal Cheeses, beautiful Breads, Ice Cream, international Coffees, and charming local Cakes.
Every tour will stop at the best fish and chip shop in London, where your guide will provide you with a taste of this great British classic and explain why this dish is of national importance and international renown.

As you explore London's historic and iconic Borough Market, your guide will also reveal how the oldest food and drinks market in the UK came into being, how it has changed over its 1000 years of history, and will also give you time to explore the market on your own so that you can purchase as many foodie goodies as you can carry.

30 minutes

Winchester Palace

Clink Street, London, SE1 9DG

Winchester Palace is a medieval palace and was once an impressive structure that served as the London residence of the powerful Bishops of Winchester. The palace's impressive ruins, which include the remains of a Rose Window are now a scheduled monument and are located near Clink Street and Southwark Cathedral. Whilst here, your guide will explain the importance of the Bishops, their sometimes unchristian activities, and their links to the great and good of London.
From the palace, your guide will also explain the importance of the nearby Golden Hinde, The Clink Prison, and how this area of London went from Rags to Riches in the 1980s.

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George

75 Borough High St, London SE1 1NH, UK

The George Inn in Borough is one of London's oldest and most important pubs. This pub gives you the chance to enjoy a drink in a place that London locals have enjoyed for nearly 400 years.

10 minutes