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Perfect for donut lovers and dessert enthusiasts, this tour offers flexibility for those on a budget, with dietary needs, or who simply want to choose their own sweet treats along the way (not included in the tour price). We'll begin near Borough Tube station at St. JOHN Bakery, learning about their acclaimed custard-filled doughnuts to kick things off right. From there, we'll stroll up Borough High Street, The Shard towering overhead, sharing stories about the area's history and culture, before weaving into Borough Market, one of London's oldest public markets. Along the route we'll point you toward the best local bakeries and tea shops, including Bread Ahead and Bird & Blend Tea Co., where you can stop and buy your own choice of pastries and tea. We'll see how Borough and London Bridge transformed from a forgotten corner of the old city into a bustling hub drawing millions of visitors every year, finishing at Santa Nata on Dirty Lane, steps from Borough Market and London Bridge.
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 sweet adventure kicks off at St. JOHN Bakery's Borough Corner on Borough High Street, hand-picked for good reason. Their legendary custard-filled doughnuts are a truly delicious start, steps from Borough Market.
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 stroll up Borough High Street, The Shard towering overhead, into bustling Borough Market. At Bread Ahead, guests go wild for their fantastic, generously filled doughnuts. One bite and you'll see why.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Then we pop round the corner to Park Street for a Bird & Blend tea tasting, a real highlight. Sip amazing, colourful blends in this bright little shop while your guide shares more stories of historic Borough.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We finish at Santa Nata, where warm, flaky pastel de nata with a caramelised top makes an unforgettable ending. You're right by Borough Market and London Bridge to keep exploring, sweet tooth satisfied.
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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers should be healthy enough to walk about 2 miles over 2 hours
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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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