Smithfield Market Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Smithfield Market. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• London Classic Landmarks Bike Tour with Local Guide
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It’s free to visit Smithfield Market, as it’s a working market. Alternatively, you can visit with a sightseeing tour: guided walking tours begin around US$20, private tours are upwards of US$190, and bike tours are about US$60.

Yes, Smithfield Market is accessible to travelers using wheelchairs as it’s all on one level. The central walkway is flat and wide, but it’s important to note that the market can get very busy with vendors and visitors. There are also accessible parking spaces available at the car park.

Smithfield Market primarily sells meat and poultry, including beef, goat, lamb, pork, veal, chicken, and game. However, there are also delicatessen stands that have olive oil, cooked meats, cheeses, paté, and more. There are also stalls with gourmet produce, such as wagyu beef and smoked fish.

Restaurants near Smithfield Market serve a diverse array of international cuisine: Smiths of Smithfield is a popular steakhouse, Origin is known for its Scottish specialties, and Alfonsina serves innovative South American dishes. Continuing the global culinary journey, Apulia Barbican is known for Italian bites, while Vivat Bacchus offers South African food.

Yes, you can buy meat directly from Smithfield Market. Any member of the public can purchase from the vendors—you just have to browse, talk to the sales representative at the front of the stall, and choose what you want to buy. Some stallholders can cut to order, while others sell pre-packed meat.