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Visit the iconic food center of London and fill your belly with holiday sweet treats on this festive walking tour. Stroll along the south side of the Thames via Borough Market and London Bridge with your food fanatic guide, sampling the best holiday treats the area has to offer. Weave through the twinkling, festive stalls of Borough Market, one of London's oldest food markets, before crossing London Bridge with sweeping views of the illuminated winter skyline. Sample an irresistible lineup of sweet treats and other holiday bakes from beloved bakeries tucked throughout the neighborhood, each stop revealing a new flavor and story. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating history and local lore about Southwark, one of London's oldest districts, dressed in its holiday best. Walk off some calories between stops on this relaxed stroll, a delicious way to experience London's festive season.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at St. John Bakery. We recommend using the tube or an Uber / Lyft to arrive at the first stop. Parking is very limited.
The tour ends at Santa Nata, 19 Dirty Ln, Borough Market, with a warm pastel de nata.
Itinerary
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1
Our festive adventure kicks off at St. JOHN Bakery's Borough Corner on Borough High Street, hand-picked for good reason. Their legendary custard-filled doughnuts make a delicious start to a merry morning.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2The Shard
We walk past The Shard as your guide shares a bit of its story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Borough Market
We walk past Borough Market as your guide shares a bit of its story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Next we wander up Borough High Street, The Shard towering overhead, into Borough Market, buzzing with holiday cheer. At Bread Ahead, their fantastic, generously filled doughnuts are pure festive joy for all.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Then it's time for tea! Just round the corner on Park Street, enjoy a Bird & Blend tea tasting of amazing, colourful blends, a real highlight and the perfect winter warmer in the heart of the market.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We finish at Santa Nata with a warm, flaky pastel de nata, an unforgettable sweet ending to the season. You're steps from Borough Market and London Bridge to keep enjoying the holiday sparkle.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7London Bridge
We walk past London Bridge as your guide shares a bit of its story.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers with significant mobility impairments
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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