We had a wonderful time on this tour. Charley tailored the tour to our specific dietary needs (in this case, pregnant and gluten free, no easy feat), and we had a great time going through borough market and outside to other lovely pubs and markets that we never would have found by ourselves. A+
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Borough Food Tasting Tour
Half-Day Tour
London's Oldest Market
Private Tastings with Vendors
Borough Market has a buzz, with its passionate food producers and cosmopolitan street food stalls. But with so many choices, it’s hard to know where to start. Let your private guide reveal Borough’s amazing history, while you feast on delicious food and drink.
This private tour includes:
Dynamic private foodie guide
3-hour tasting tour (equivalent to full meal)
Private tastings with vendors and producers
A taste of delicious traditional British foods and innovative international produce
Secrets of the local area on our off-the-beaten track route
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Tour Details
Price
This tour costs £290 + £65 per person on the tour to cover the food/drink costs.
For groups of over 14 guests, please email requests@totallytailored.com.
Time
10AM – 12.30PM (noon) or 2.30PM – 5 PM
If you would like a custom tour start time, please email requests@totallytailored.com.
Meeting point
6 Southwark St, London, SE1 1TJ – Outside Padella
Availability
Every day except Saturday (all day) & Sunday evenings.
This tour doesn’t run 24th-26th December or 1st-2nd January, due to market closures.
If you would like a tour in an alternate location on these days, please email our team at requests@totallytailored.com
Not included
London public transport.
We are happy to arrange a private vehicle to transport you to and from your hotel and apartment, please email requests@totallytailored.com.
Languages available
If you would like this tour in another language please email Requests@Totallytailored.com
Sample Itinerary
Start Your Tour with Tea
Of course our British food tour starts with a cup of tea, and a traditional snack, to introduce you to British food culture and the history of the market.
Taste Fabulous Flavours
Eat your way around the market, enjoying private tastings of European cheeses and British charcuterie, and savouring the sights and smells it has to offer. And we’ll include a secret stop tailored to you, to enjoy something more filling.
Indulge in Hot Chocolate
Of course you could have a coffee, but we bet you don’t want to miss the award-winning hot chocolate that we decided was one of the best in London…
Sample a Selection of Wines
Join us for a drink in a hidden, award-winning warehouse, exclusive to our Borough food tour, and enjoy planning the rest of your time in London.
Secret Treats and Tasty Recommendations
We have to keep some things secret, so you’ve got a few edible surprises in store. We’ll also give you recommendations galore for where to go (and where to eat) in London.
Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we welcome you to message us. We’re always happy to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.
Absolutely. Our tour guides are fun, dynamic, and experienced in managing (and entertaining!) groups with kids.
Yes, this private tour has vegetarian options available. For other dietary requirements, please contact us beforehand and we will do our best to accommodate you.
This tour is designed for groups of up to 14 guests. If you’d like to take the tour with a larger group, please email requests@totallytailored.com and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
Borough Market cannot be toured by vehicle, though it is accessible to wheelchair visitors.
We are happy to arrange a private vehicle to transport guests from their hotel to the market and back, and wait for them during their tour. Please email requests@totallytailored.com to request this option.
Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).
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Guests Love Our Tours
We were met by a wonderful girl called Beatrice , we had a private tour with her.She was so knowledgeable about Borough market and London, especially Victorian history. We thoroughly recommend Totally Tailored, not being in a large group made it so personal. Thank you Beatrice!
I did not feel like I was on a tour but rather being shown around town by a long lost friend. Definitely worth every pound.
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True to a private tour, the guides catered to our specific needs. Both were very knowledgeable, enthusiastic while ensuring we understood what to expect.
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If you are a Harry Potter fan, I highly recommend taking the tour with Linus, as he points out so many details that most people would never know or see. One detail which we found unique (we have done other private tours elsewhere), was they made reservations for lunch at restaurants near the tours, which was extremely helpful.
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