Britain · FOOD
The good ones go weeks ahead of the day you want them. Below: 15 food experiences to lock in early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Explore Borough Market with seven British tastings, local history, drinks, and a secret dish on this three-hour London Bridge food tour.
“Great tour group, good guide, yummy food. Had a chance to explore the borough market and my God...yes please!”
Taste haggis, whisky, cheese, cakes, and a secret Scottish dish while exploring Edinburgh’s Old Town in a small group.
“A fantastic combination of Edinburgh history combined with some absolutely incredible food! Craig M.was a great guide and regaled us with countless stories of the history of the city. The food was awesome (haggis is good?!) and even though our group was larger than expected given the 11:30 guides sudden sickness, the vibes were immaculate and the whole group had a great time. What a wonderful way to experience Edinburgh.”
Taste 10+ dishes and drinks across Covent Garden and Soho, with music history, small groups, and practical tips for this London food walk.
“Awesome good tour with top London tastes. Nick our guide, made the tour with his personality, walking encyclopedia of knowledge of almost all things. Food included cheese tasting, sparking wine, Bao from Michelin Starr ‘Bao’, truffle eclairs w potato/trout, the best Indian @ Mowgli, ending w beer & cake. Highly recommend!”
Explore Soho’s global food scene on a small-group evening tour with Indian, Burmese, Cantonese, Italian and cocktail tastings.
“The meetup location for this tour was a little vague, but doable. Niles was charming and engaging. He shared a lot of knowledge about Soho and the environs. His stories included little known sites and information. The food we had was excellent and represented many parts of the world. Unfortunately, I thought I was booking a food tour of traditional British food. It was still a fun night and great tour.”
Explore East London through 8+ Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi tastings, from tandoori chicken and naan to sweets, spices, and paan.
“This was a fun and tasty tour getting to know a section of London I'd never even heard of before. I can't say most of the dishes were strange to me, but they were from high-quality places, and a few of the desserts were new. The guide was knowledgeable and nice. It was a good time.”
Edinburgh food tour review covering Scottish dishes, paired drinks, historic stops, guide quality, value, logistics, and who should book.
“Tilly was such an amazing tour guide! She did such a fantastic job explaining all the food and drinks. Also providing nits of history for the city as well as the country itself. The food was amazing! Being able to eat things I wouldn’t have necessarily ordered on my own was quite the experience. The different drinks were fantastic and the dessert…..well let’s just say you’ll have to experience that delicious delight on your own. One of my fav tours that I have done!!”
Explore Manchester by cheese on a guided two-hour crawl with tastings, fizz, quizzes, local shops, and a celebrity Lancashire cheese.
“Fun and knowledgable guide. Great way to see unique spots I wouldn’t have otherwise. The crumble cheese on toast was the best!”
Taste Borough Market’s best British bites, explore Bankside history, and enjoy a small-group London food tour with expert local guides.
“Raisin was the most knowledgeable, animated,and downright amazing guide I have ever experienced. Highly recommend this tour!! Besides the food samples being very tasty there was so much history in area surrounding the market.”
Taste British and international cheeses on a guided walk from Green Park to Covent Garden, with shops, stories, samples, and a quiz.
“Lots of walking. BUT, well worth it, got to look around, find shops to go back to, and we tasted some amazing cheeses that we will be purchasing back home. Louis was an amazing tour guide, very personable and gave a good bit of info about each shop and each cheese”
Review of Manchester Bites’ 3.5-hour food tour through Ancoats and the Northern Quarter, with six tastings, local stories, and lunch.
“What a great experience! I would do this again in a heartbeat, worth every penny. Our tour guide, Lala, was so fun and knowledgeable. We found little gems that I would t have otherwise found. I learned so much about the City and its history. If you do anything in Manchester, do this.”
Review of London’s Soho food tour with seven-plus tastings, historic gin, Chinatown stops, local stories, and practical booking advice.
“Theo was a great tour guide. He was very personable and made the tour fun and informative at the same time. By the end of the tour, we felt like we had known him for ages. I would definitely recommend this tour.”
Taste Manchester’s independent food scene on a small-group walk with lunch, local stories, Chinatown, Afflecks, and Northern Quarter stops.
“Rob was so knowledgeable about Manchester, it’s history and it’s architecture. All the group were from a 20 mile radius of the city and yet he educated us all. The food worked well and he managed to combine traditional with artisan. A wonderful day out.”
Explore Harrogate through local food, independent eateries, town history, and five tasting stops on this friendly three-hour walking tour.
“This tour opened a window on new places to visit in Harrogate. The guide was knowledgeable and the places we visited were varied and delicious! Well planned and enjoyed by our relatives who have lived in Harrogate for 20 years.”
Explore London through private food tours in Borough Market, Soho, or the East End, with generous tastings, local stories, and flexible routes.
“Our tour with Sam was so much fun. He showed us so many small local places and all the food was delicious.”
Taste 12+ Belfast specialties, historic pubs, Guinness, oysters, Irish stew, and local stories on this small-group food walk.
“The gentleman was hard to understand and there was too much food introduced within a short period of time and there were several stops we didn’t make that we’re on the list of things we were to do.”
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