Secret Food Tours London Shoreditch

170 minutes – 210 minutes
Commentary: Guide · en
London, United Kingdom

About this activity

The East End is a diverse, multi-cultural neighbourhood which has shaped Shoreditch into a thriving, bustling area with independent shops and buzzing markets. Get immersed by the vibrant and mouth-watering international cuisines with us!  

Highlights

  • 3h to 3h and a half Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Top Rated
  • Food Included

Full description

Be thrilled while discovering a whole new experience in Shoreditch! 

Start your journey with a taste of a freshly baked salt-beef bagel. Have an authentic taste of cocoa in a Ghanaian Cocoa Truffle shop, where you'll handpick truffles from a huge selection. Enjoy the best fish and chips in the East End. Indulge in a unique Chinese Jian Bing crepe bursting with fresh flavours. We'll dine on a sweet fruity dessert with a crumbly topping. Delight in a glass of traditional ale at one of the Oldest Pubs in Britain. As with all our tours, there's our delicious Secret Dish. 

*Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Step into one of London’s most fascinating neighborhoods on our Secret Food Tour: East End & Shoreditch, where history, culture, and food come together in one unforgettable walking experience. Long shaped by waves of immigration, working-class resilience, and constant reinvention, the East End is one of the city’s most flavorful melting pots—and you’ll taste its story bite by bite alongside a passionate local guide.

Your journey begins with a freshly baked salt-beef bagel, a Jewish classic that has become an East End icon. Warm, comforting, and deeply rooted in the area’s immigrant heritage, it’s the perfect introduction to the neighborhood’s food culture.

Next, step into a Ghanaian cocoa truffle shop, where you’ll handpick artisanal truffles from an impressive selection. This stop offers a rich and authentic taste of cocoa, while also highlighting London’s global connections and the influence of African flavors on the city’s evolving palate.

No East End food tour would be complete without fish and chips, and you’ll enjoy some of the very best—crispy, golden, and expertly prepared at a beloved local spot that’s stood the test of time.

From there, we head into one of the oldest buildings in Spitalfields to savor a true British classic: Welsh rarebit. Rich, savory, and comforting, it’s paired with a refreshing London-born beer, offering a taste of traditional pub culture in a setting steeped in history.

To finish on a sweet note, you’ll enjoy a fruity dessert topped with a golden, crumbly topping—a timeless British comfort dish that perfectly rounds out the experience.

And, as with all Secret Food Tours, your adventure wouldn’t be complete without our mystery Secret Dish, revealed only on the day.

But this tour is about more than just food. As you wander through Shoreditch’s vibrant streets and atmospheric alleys, your guide will share stories of immigration, innovation, and survival—revealing how the East End became one of London’s most culturally rich and influential neighborhoods.

By the end of the tour, you’ll have tasted some of London’s most iconic dishes and gained a deeper understanding of the East End as the true heart of the city’s food story.


Please note: the itinerary and menu may vary depending on availability and seasonality.

Included / Excluded

  • Food tasting
  • Unique street food from the market
  • Traditional fish and chips
  • Pick-up & Drop-off service
  • Guide's Gratuity

Meeting point

Start Location

Braithwaite St, Braithwaite St, Greater London

Important information

Know before you book

  • *Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
  • For Specific Dietary needs, email us, to check if we can accomodate your request

Know before you go

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Recommended Comfortable Shoes

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 days before the activity starts

Up to 7 days before the beginning of the activity: rescheduling or full refund Less than 3 days before the beginning of the activity or no-show: rescheduling Less than 3 days: NO REFUND or rescheduling

Additional information

Suggested wearing comfortable shoes