Southwark Culinary Heritage Food Tour

Borough Market is a food lover’s dream, and this guided tour takes you straight to the best stalls. Taste iconic British dishes while learning about the market’s 1,000-year history. Start with a British breakfast, enjoy a sausage roll, and try a warm fruit crumble. No visit is complete without crispy fish & chips.
Along the way, explore Southwark’s hidden gems, including a pub from Bridget Jones’s Diary and Clink Street, home to one of London’s oldest prisons. Cross the Thames to see the Great Fire of London monument commemorating the 1666 blaze that reshaped the city.

A final sweet treat at Leadenhall Market, a stunning Victorian marketplace. A must-visit for film lovers, this stunning arcade has appeared in multiple blockbuster movies, including Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.

Finish with a wine and cheese pairing at a cozy wine bar. This tour blends history, culture, and unforgettable flavors, offering a way to experience London’s most famous food markets.

Meeting Point

6 Tooley St

6 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY, UK

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets outside Evans Cycles shop located at 6 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY right next to the Gateway Needle.

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• 2 wine pairings
• 6 food tastings
• Expertly guided walking tour

Not included:

• Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes

Brood

1-6 Green Dragon Ct, London SE1 9AW, UK

Meet your guide and start your culinary adventure through London's oldest borough with a bacon and egg roll from a restaurant that's become an institution in the neighborhood.

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Borough Market

8 Southwark Street, , London, SE1 1TL

Try a British breakfast classic, the sausage roll, from a small shop that does it best and is beloved by locals. You might recognize this next stop from its social media fame, but the impeccable quality and ethically sourced ingredients in each one of their sweet treats makes it a must-visit. You’ll try one of their modern interpretations of a classic British dessert.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Bankside

, , London

Walk through historic Southwark, see a famous pub from Bridget Jones’s Diary, and learn about London’s eerie past at Clink Prison.

20 minutes

fish! Borough Market

Borough Market, Cathedral St, London SE1 9AL, UK

Next, you'll head to the best place in town for fish and chips. Try an award-winning version and learn about the fascinating Southern European roots of this now quintessentially British dish.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Monument to the Great Fire of London

Fish St. Hill, , London, EC3R 8AH

Discover the story behind the devastating fire of 1666 and how it reshaped the city.

20 minutes

Aux Merveilleux de Fred

88 Old Brompton Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 3LQ, UK

Enjoy delicate, handcrafted meringue confections from a renowned French pastry chef.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Leadenhall Market

Gracechurch St, London EC3V 1LT, UK

Step inside a stunning Victorian marketplace, famous for its architecture and film history, including scenes from Harry Potter.

20 minutes

London

London, UK

Conclude your tour with an exclusive wine and cheese pairing, guided by an expert sommelier.

35 minutes