London Borough Market: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea
About this activity
Highlights
- Guide recommendations for Borough Market's best sweet stops
- Buy only the treats you want, great for any budget or diet
- Southwark history and Borough Yards
- River views of Tower Bridge
Full description
Learn all about the history of Southwark, and its surrounding areas, whilst being shown where to buy the best sweet treats. We do the recommendations- you do the buying!
Our delicious journey begins at St. John’s Bakery, located near Borough Station. Known for its artisanal approach and traditional flavors, this bakery has been delighting locals and visitors with its exceptional donuts and baked goods for years. Nestled in a charming area steeped in history, it offers the perfect introduction to London’s thriving donut scene.
Next, we’ll head to Bird and Blend Tea Co., near the famous Borough Market. This cozy spot is the perfect place to sip on a perfectly brewed cup of tea while exploring unique and creative flavors. The area itself has a fascinating history, dating back to the 13th century, when it was originally established as a trading hub for goods from across Europe.
As we continue our journey, we’ll visit a bustling bakery located right in the heart of Borough Market. Known for its artisanal treats and freshly baked goods, this spot is a must-visit for anyone seeking a taste of tradition with a modern twist.
We’ll then make our way through Borough Yards, a trendy and historic area that offers an urban oasis of local artisans and eateries. Here, we’ll discover more of London’s most popular treat destinations, known for its innovative creations and unique flavor combinations, perfect for both the adventurous and the classic donut lover.
Our final stop takes us to the majestic Tower Bridge. With its rich history and riverside views, it’s the ideal place to tuck into your freshly bought snacks and hear about the past and present of the old city. Tower Bridge itself is a symbol of Victorian engineering and ambition, completing the perfect sweet tour experience.
This tour combines history, iconic London landmarks, and the chance to buy as little or as many incredible food stuffs as you’d enjoy. You only buy what you think you’d like to eat, making this expert-led food and history tour ideal for those watching their wallets.
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- History of the area
- Recommendations for the best local bakeries and sweet stops
- Food and drinks (you buy only what you want)
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
St. John Bakery Borough Corner
St. John Bakery, Borough High Street, London, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
Know before you go
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- This tour will take place rain or shine
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!