Iconic eats, street art & tales from past to present. All you need to feel like a Londoner.
Ages
4+
Duration
3.5 hours
Departs
Daily
Highlights
Enjoy six different tastings including the legendary Humble Crumble. Yes, the social-media famous one 🤳
Best Indian Food: Taste top-rated curries at Brick Lane’s finest curry house 🍛
Marvel at the stunning streetart (including the newest Banksy) and multicultural history of the East End 😍
Uncover a true hidden gem in the form an organic, low-sugar Chinese bakery that’s become a favorite for locals
If we’re going to do fish & chips, we’re going to do it right: at a 2-time national award winner 🏅
Skip the queue at East London’s most popular takeaway, Beigel Bake! 🥯
Tour Description
Encounter London’s East End on this delicious eating tour where you’ll explore the diverse local flavors of this hip and historic neighbourhood. The East End is the birthplace of London’s street art scene and home of the legendary Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market: a dining destination for Londoners from all over the city.
We had a fantastic time with Dave on a tour of London’s East End at the end of June. I really thought it was a great tour of the history of the area; it wasn’t just a food tour, which I really appreciated!
Tina M | Tripadvisor
Note: itinerary & tastings subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings or local holidays.
Dietary Information
Vegetarian-Friendly Tours but vegan, gluten-free, or kosher options may be limited. Please share dietary restrictions upon booking for best accommodation. Note that tastings outside those catered for your needs are at your own risk. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests with severe or life-threatening allergies cannot participate in this activity for their safety.
Why Eat with Us?
Expert Local Guides: Fun, knowledgeable London locals.
London’s Hidden Gems: Enjoy exclusive access to local favorites where you’re treated like family.
Culinary Diversity: Taste a variety of delicious dishes, and hear the stories behind the food.
Cultural Immersion: See London through the eyes of a local.
Established Expertise: Since 2011, simply the best food tours in London!
"We had a fantastic time with Dave on a tour of London’s East End at the end of June. I really thought it was a great tour of the history of the area; it wasn’t just a food tour, which I really appreciated!
" — Tina M | Tripadvisor
Please note that the items above are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Offerings may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!
Meeting Point
111b Commercial St
London E1 6BG
Between 109 and 111A Commercial St., you will find an entrance to Old Spitalfields Market. Please walk into the market (the gate is called the Huguenots Gate). Directly ahead, as you walk through the entrance, you will find Poke House on the right. Your guide will be waiting for you and wearing our purple Eating Europe bag!
What people are saying
5.0
★★★★★
Fantastic tour! The combo of history and foods make this a must! Our guide was wonderful!
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Megan Magyar
4/10/2025
Izaak was a phenomenal tour guide, mixing in local tidbits/history and of the area as we sampled the food. He’s also very easy to talk to and it was more like hanging out with a friend than taking a tour.
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Kevin Dietz
3/15/2025
Rosie was a fantastic guide for our Borough Market tour on March 11, 2025. She was very knowledgeable about the food we ate and the history of the Market and London landmarks. She was very funny, patient, and kind. Five star tour, hands down! Choose Rosie!
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Stephanie Lee
3/13/2025
A great tour. Very well structured, with some needed walking between food stops to work off the deliciousness. Portions were great, the history was neat, and Chris was fantastic!! 10/10 recommend!
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Morgan Lang
3/06/2025
Chris did an excellent job leading our tour. It was well structured with food, walking and history. Focus on British food and small portions.
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Kathryn Markham
3/06/2025
A little history, (more than) a little food This was a great introduction to a few of the interesting and tasty foods to be had in the bustling and interesting East End. Bring your appetite, because there's plenty to eat and you'll leave full. Great variety, interesting history and packed with brief, interesting stops. Our guide Dave did an excellent and invitingly engaging job of acquainting us with London East End culture, history, and of course, food, while conducting the tour in a responsive and flexible way.
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partdavid
3/04/2025
Highly recommended Really great tour! Kaffe was lovely, warm, friendly and knowledgable about both food and the area. We love doing food tours abraod, but decided to try one close to home in a part of London we were not so familiar with. It was great to discover all sorts of fascinating details that even we as Brits had never known before, such as why bollards are shaped as they are... ! if you dont know you'll have to do the tour to find out!!
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Patricia S
3/04/2025
Highly recommend! A great tour. Kaffe was knowledgeable and funny. Plenty of food, and plenty of good stories! Well worth the time and money.
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Donald C
3/03/2025
Ruby Murray Dave was awesome! My husband and I chose this tour of the many across London. It was a great blend of history, food, fun and a true visual of blended cultures. Food was great!!
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David D
2/28/2025
Great combo: delicious/fun food and interesting tid bits about London! Kaffe was fantastic..great story teller and many interesting topics. Wonderful food stops along the way. Would definitely recommend a tour by him!
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Osa H
2/27/2025
Great tour and great food Kaffe was excellent! Great to taste all the different food around London and learn about the east end. I live in London too so it was great to see and hear lots of different storiesMark
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Mark M
2/27/2025
Great tour! Kafe was a great guide and gave a really enjoyable tour. I brought my 4 year old daughter and he was very accommodating and friending with her. Thanks again!
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Lauren
My grandparents grew up in the east end, so although I was born in Essex , my roots are here
Well worth heading to a local pub- my favourite is The Hemingford Arms, where you can eat delicious Thai food whilst listening a traditional Irish music session
Rather than paying to just go up The Shard, book a table at the bar there instead- cocktails and a view!
Josh
Born in Worcester, but moved to London in 2013
Max’s Sandwich Shop In Crouch Hill have the best sandwiches!
For a Sunday roast, head out of Zone 1 and go to pubs where the locals live
Cara
Born and raised in Bath but living in London since 2013
I absolutely love the Southbank, wandering along and ending up in borough market for a doughnut
Don't be affraid to get lost, you never know what you might find!
Kaffe
I grew up just North from London but have been an official Londoner since 2010
My favourite pub in London is called the Mayflower, it's a lovely walk along the south bank of the Thames from Tower Bridge. Enjoy a nice pint overlooking the river and pretend you're a pirate
Pick a neighbourhood a bit further out, head there and then just wander around. I guarantee you'll stumble on something great
Katie
Grew up on a farm in Somerset but now loving the big city life.
I love to go to Mildred's in Soho for fresh and super tasty vegetarian cuisine and then finishing off with a glass of bubbly.
Go to Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew to lose yourself in nature. If you want a fun night out then head to Soho Theatre to see some of the best comedians.
Niall
I was born in Hull, Yorkshire but moved to London in 2011
Favourite place to eat is The Oystermen in Covent Garden, you can't go wrong there. Always a good spread. Although St. John's bakery in London Bridge is a close second
Near Tower Hill Station, there's a hidden gem of a pub called The Dickens Inn. Great drinks, pub food and looks beautiful. Sunday Roast, always a good shout. You're right by the harbour too. Not too far from the Tower of London
Max
I was born and raised in St Albans, Hertfordshire, but now living in the east end of London
My favourite place to eat in London is Yardsale Pizza, Hoxton
If you're on a night out late in Soho, go to Garlic and Shots - you will not regret it
Elle
I'm from the West Country, in Bristol, but I'm afraid I don't have the accent!
Sunday Brunch at Megan's is the tastiest & the staff are always so lovely.
Go to see as many theatre shows as you possibly can - The Moulin Rouge at the Vaults in London Bridge is not to be missed. Also, the Stairway to Heaven is the best bar in London.
Paddy
I'm from Scarborough in North Yorkshire but have lived in Borough for over a year, making me a certified local!
The India Club just off the Strand is outrageously good for the price and their dosas will make your heart sing
Follow the river! Rent a bike or get on a TFL boat and you can explore the city without a single traffic jam.
Madeline
I am from Essex - just East of East london
my favourite restaurant in London is six by Nico because I’m so indecisive I couldn’t possibly decide on one meal, I’d rather settle with the 6 individual courses that they serve to you at the 6 by Nico experience
you cannot beat the atmosphere at Camden market, grab some food and take a browse at the interesting stalls, then escape the wildness and go for a stroll the the beautiful neighbouring village of primrose hill
Thomas
Born and raised in Leeds up North, but have lived in London for well over a decade - pretty much all over the city!
Oooh, I’m a sucker for Street Food - get yourself to a Street Feast or Mercato Metropolitano for an abundance of vendors, refined menus, and tasty dishes.
Central London is beautiful, but if you need to temper your city break with some nature; head to Richmond Park in South West London and hang out with some wild deer - you’ll forget you’re even in the city.
David
Born and raised in South-East London, I've been tummy-rumbling my way around the city my whole life, and I fall in love with it more every year
London is strung through with hidden gems - just stroll off from the main drag and follow that beautiful nose of yours. But if you're lost? Try wine and cheese in the quintessential Le Beaujolais, or dine in the magic, bohemian world of Circolo Popolare
Laine
From South East London and have eaten my way through most neighbours here in my time!
Head to any of the Eat Tokyo branches around London for a delicious bento box and tofu!
You can walk within Tower Bridge and look beneath your feet at the traffic passing below - it’s affordable, thrilling and you get a great view of the winding Thames.
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LATE ARRIVALS AND NO SHOWS
Due to extremely strict time slots for entry into attractions and for food preparation, both in-person & virtual/online, we recommend you show up 15 minutes before the scheduled starting time of the tour or experience. Our group tours begin & depart precisely at the scheduled tour or experience start time. If you show up late or cannot find the meeting point, for any reason, refund requests are not honored per policy. If you are having a hard time arriving on time we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible so we can do everything in our power to assist you with arriving at the meeting point at the scheduled time or reschedule to the next available tour.
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