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Experience the real heart of Saffron Walden, a beautiful Essex market town with Hello Food Tours.
Choose from our Town (Thurs, 3hrs), Market (Sat, 90mins), Garden (Fri, 60mins) or Grape & Grain (Sat, 90mins) tours, each led by knowledgeable local guides and food professionals who bring the town's stories and flavours to life.
EAT award winning local delicacies, while hearing and often watching, how they're made.
EXPLORE almost 900 years of market history as you are guided around beautiful Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, historic streets and characterful shopfronts.
TOUR the artisan producers & meet the passionate independent business owners creating today's thriving food & drink scene.
Recently named The Sunday Times Best Place to Live 2025, our town is full of independent businesses, hidden gems and rich heritage. Whether you're a foodie, history lover or curious traveller, Hello Food Tours offers an authentic, memorable experience you'll never forget.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The Tourist Information centre is located on the corner of the central market place next to the town hall. Look for the guide outside the information centre with navy bag and Hello Food Tour purple fork logo.
Itinerary
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1Saffron Walden
Visit multiple independent food venues and shops, tasting specialist food and drink products everywhere we visit. Choose from Thursday TOWN Tour (3hrs) Saturday MARKET Tour (1.5hrs) SATURDAY WINE Walk (1.5 hrs) -from 30th May 2026 Hear the food and retail history of our ancient town centre streets and see landmarks including St Marys Church, the 900 year old market square and the Grade 1 listed Sun Inn on Church street.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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