London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea
Overview
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
- Learn about one of London's oldest and most famous markets.
- Capture photos of iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge.
- Create unforgettable memories with friends and fellow travelers.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience suitable for all ages.
- Stroll through the vibrant streets of Southwark.
- Hear fascinating stories about London's food and culture.
- Discover hidden gems and local favorites near the market.
- Choose your own doughnuts, pastries, and sweet treats for purchase.
- Explore the historic Borough Market with a local guide.
- Tips / Gratuity
Meeting Location
Brandon House
180 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LH, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
19 Dirty Lane
London SE1 9PA, UK
The tour ends at Santa Nata, 19 Dirty Ln, Borough Market, with a warm pastel de nata.
What To Expect
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St. John Bakery
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Shard
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Borough Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bread Ahead Bakery Borough Market
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bird & Blend Tea Co.
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Santa Nata
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
London Bridge
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should be healthy enough to walk about 2 miles over 2 hours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Learn about one of London's oldest and most famous markets.
- Capture photos of iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge.
- Create unforgettable memories with friends and fellow travelers.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience suitable for all ages.
- Stroll through the vibrant streets of Southwark.
- Hear fascinating stories about London's food and culture.
- Discover hidden gems and local favorites near the market.
- Choose your own doughnuts, pastries, and sweet treats for purchase.
- Explore the historic Borough Market with a local guide.
- Tips / Gratuity.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 1. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should be healthy enough to walk about 2 miles over 2 hours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for London Sweet Treats Food Tour: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Learn about one of London's oldest and most famous markets.
- Capture photos of iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge.
- Create unforgettable memories with friends and fellow travelers.
- Enjoy a family-friendly experience suitable for all ages.
- Stroll through the vibrant streets of Southwark.
- Hear fascinating stories about London's food and culture.
- Discover hidden gems and local favorites near the market.
- Choose your own doughnuts, pastries, and sweet treats for purchase.
- Explore the historic Borough Market with a local guide.
- Tips / Gratuity
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should be healthy enough to walk about 2 miles over 2 hours
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
