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Evening Borough Backstreets Food Tour

Perfect for Corporate Groups

Beyond the bustle of Borough Market lies a labyrinth of Dickensian backstreets, community pubs,
and surprising green spaces. This immersive experience unlocks the secrets of Southwark’s most fascinating corners, complete with tastings, storytelling, and the warm hospitality of locals.

This private tour includes

  • Fizz reception and selection of Empanadas at a Borough Market stalwart.
  • A walk through the market and hear about its incredible history from your guides
  • A stop for hot food at a hidden gem in Flat Iron Square.
  • A historic walk where you’ll discover a community garden and a graveyard for the outcast dead.
  • A stop at a proper pub, the Gladstone arms with a fascinating connection to music. Here we’ll have a selection of ‘angla-bangla’ sharing plates, like avocado puri/ chicken karage as we hear about this country’s relationship with Indian food.
  • Walk through perfect Georgian square which has been used for filming many Hollywood movies
  • End with a delicious dessert!
Pricing: £159pp (email us requests@totallytailored.com to book)

Details

Tour Details

Time

6PM- 9PM

 

Meeting Point

Borough Market, exact location to be emailed to you prior to the tour.

Availability

Every day except Saturday & Monday.

If you are looking for a Saturday tour why not check out our Bermondsey Backstreets Tasting Tour, exploring a local area where many Borough Market traders have production sites they open up on Saturdays.

 

Not Included

Transport

Languages Available

English, Spanish, Italian, Dutch & Portuguese.

As availability for tours in languages other than English is more limited please email requests@totallytailored.com with your desired date and language.

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

Meet Your Private Guide
Meet your friendly expert private foodie guide outside Borough Market.

Pop some Bubbles
Enjoy a glass of prosecco and a delicious empanada at one of the late opening stalls.

Understand the History
Take a stroll through the closed market and learn about the incredible beginnings of the 1000-year-old Borough Market.

Enjoy a Hot Snack
Journey to Flat Iron Square and try a hot snack.

Explore the community
See a graveyard for the Outcast dead and a tranquil community garden.

Visit the Local’s Favourite Pub
Pop into our favourite pub to meet the publican and locals and enjoy some Indian bites.

End your Tour with a Dessert 
Finish your tour with a dessert at one of our favourite spots.

 

FAQs

FAQs

Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.

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.

Absolutely, we find this works well for work events and can host up to 40 people. Please email us at requests@totallytailored.com.

Should you have to cancel your tour for any reason we will happily refund 70 percent of the total price paid up to one week before your tour. 30 percent of the price paid is non-refundable due to our processing and ticket costs.

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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