Top England Desserts & Sweets in 2026

Borough Market hosts over a hundred food traders across its historic stalls in South London, and finding specific foods among the produce, butchers, and prepared-food vendors takes local knowledge. This tour covers the market with doughnut tastings from local bakers, tea pairings, and a stop at the Tower Bridge viewpoint along the route.

Food tours are an ideal way to get a better understanding of a new city’s culture, but what if you’ve got a sweet tooth? This chocolate-centric tasting tour through Bristol and its Old Town sees a guide showing you and a group the sweeter side of the city, from the bottom of Christmas Steps to the independent traders of St. Nicholas Market.

Travelers with a sweet tooth will love this small-group tour of several London chocolatiers. Your guide is a former cocoa and coffee trader, so you’ll benefit from their specialist knowledge and sample numerous fine chocolates. Learn more about the manufacturing of chocolate, and you’ll get the chance to buy items at a discounted price.

Eat your way around Brighton as you sample the city's best donuts. Discover hidden gems that only the locals know about as you wander along the seafront and through Brighton's eclectic streets, including The Lanes, and North Laine. Your local guide takes you to a collection of bakeries, each with a delicious donut to try. Make sure to bring your appetite.

Get up close and personal with one of London’s most beautiful and historically significant landmarks when you book tickets to St. Paul’s Cathedral. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century, the landmark is renowned for it soaring dome, and has hosted royal weddings and Diamond Jubilee celebrations. You’ll explore the interior, can ascend to the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery, and Golden Gallery (the latter of which offers panoramic views over London), and even visit the crypt.

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale! While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls. Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

Eat your way around London’s Notting Hill area like a local, stopping at spots you’d easily miss if you tried exploring on your own. Ideal for fans of all things baked, try a range of sweet and savoury treats, such as cardamom buns, scones, bakewell tarts, and more. Avoid the tourist traps and learn about the neighborhood while you eat.

Experience Brighton's rich history and international food scene on this unique walking food tour. With a focus on supporting local small businesses, you'll enjoy five tastings from independent food stores and family-run eateries. Traverse the buzzing streets, explore the charming Lanes, and discover iconic landmarks like the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Pier. Indulge your taste buds and see Brighton from a fresh perspective. You get five tasters from local small businesses, and we carefully choose our partners. Our tours operate rain or shine as you discover hidden gems on this sightseeing food tour of Brighton. You will get the chance to experience a unique and authentic food tour with a local host, hand selected by Eatwith, the world’s largest community for authentic culinary experiences. Eatwith experiences are top rated on TripAdvisor and are loved by thousands of travelers from around the world!

Avoid crowded tourist traps and fill your belly with sweet treats on this small-group foodie walking tour dedicated to delicious doughnuts and traditional British tea. Stroll along the south side of the Thames River via Borough Market and London Bridge with your food fanatic guide, sampling doughnuts at food trucks, bakeries, a pastry school, and more. Learn about the area from your guide, and walk off some of the calories between stops.

Explore London’s top sights with flexibility aboard an open-top, double-decker bus. Get off only at the stops you're interested in and choose the ticket duration that works best for you. Travel between Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge, Big Ben, and more while enjoying panoramic city views from an open-top bus. Explore at your own pace, learn local history with onboard commentary, and upgrade your experience to include a River Thames cruise for a fresh perspective of the capital.

The London Eye runs continuously throughout the day on a fixed loading sequence, and standard ticket holders must join a queue that can be an hour or more long during peak times. This skip-the-line admission ticket includes priority access and boarding for a shared capsule ride, with views of the Thames, the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and central London as it rotates.

Taste your way through classic British fruit desserts and ice cream treats, uncovering the sweet history behind them as you stroll through iconic London film locations on a real family-friendly food tour.

The visit to Wellhayes Vineyard, includes a talk by the owner along with a tour of the winery and the vineyard as well as a glass of the award-winning Wellhayes Sparkling Wine and samples of the Wellhayes luxury handmade chocolates together with a traditional Devon cream tea. Stout footwear is recommended. Well-behaved accompanied children are welcome for whom cream tea is available at an additional cost. Well-behaved dogs are also welcome, although we ask that they don't come into the winery. It is usually fine for the owners to stay with them and listen from the door. All facilities are wheelchair-accessible.

Discover the sights and history of London at your own pace on this hop-on hop-off cruise of the River Thames. With your 24-hour pass, enjoy unobstructed views of the city’s main riverside attractions away from the crowds on land. Disembark at the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament—or whichever attraction catches your attention—from within an all-weather vessel, which lets you sail regardless of rain.

Well-heeled Belgravia and Chelsea are known for their picturesque streets and posh residents—and for their myriad gourmet dessert options. Get to know the neighborhoods, and indulge in their range of sweet treats, on this small-group walking tour. Meet your guide at midday, and come with an appetite: you’ll enjoy a range of decadent delights throughout your excursion, from hot chocolate and gelato to doughnuts, cookies, and much more.

This chocolate-themed tour is your shortcut to finding Brighton’s tastiest chocolate spots. Discover local haunts and quirky independent chocolatiers in the historical city center, as well as Hove and Kempton. Along the way, taste delicious sweet treats such as macaroons, chocolate cake, and pralines, and pass by famous landmarks too, such as Brighton Dome, and Brighton Palace Pier.

Explore beyond London without renting a car or navigating unfamiliar roads on this full-day coach tour to three of Britain’s historic and culturally important destinations. Visit Windsor Castle to see the State Apartments and St. George's Chapel, continue to the ancient stone circle of Stonehenge, and finish in Bath, famed for its Georgian architecture and the Roman Baths.

Want to enjoy an Afternoon Tea — but want more than just sitting in a hotel dining room? This is London’s most iconic tradition reimagined as a walking experience. Join us as we explore the streets and hidden gems of London’s West End and uncover how Afternoon Tea became one of Britain’s most cherished rituals. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the classic elements — a variety of teas, delicate finger sandwiches, handmade cakes, and scones with jam and clotted cream while learning about their history and the stories behind them. This isn’t a formal, sit-down hotel tea service. It’s a fun guided HIstoric and interactive cultural experience with a local Londoner.

Meet your guide and begin your walking tour of London’s East End, one of the UK’s oldest migrant neighbourhoods shaped by Huguenot, Jewish, and Bangladeshi communities. Learn how South Asian settlers transformed the local economy through textiles, food, and small business. Explore Whitechapel Market, reflecting over 100 years of immigration and street culture. Stop at the Sheikh Mujibur Rahman statue to hear the story of Bangladesh’s independence and its connection to East London. Discover the Royal London Hospital’s long role in serving migrant communities, and visit the East London Mosque as a centre of faith and community life. Hear the story of Altab Ali and the anti-racist movement that reshaped British history. Walk Brick Lane, from Banglatown to street art and gentrification. Visit a South Asian sweet shop to taste gulab jamun, jalebi, rasmalai, and chai, learning how these family-run businesses became cultural hubs at the heart of Eid, weddings, and daily life.

Take a leisurely 2 hour trip with Glenys, a beautifully restored vintage English Taxi, through the breath-taking North Cornish countryside and view the spectacular coastline. Let us worry about the driving whilst you soak up the spectacular scenery as we amble along narrow lanes and through tiny hamlets along the North Cornish coast. Eventually we turn away from the coast and head toward Bodmin Moor. We explore this awesome landscape for a while before stopping in a hidden glade. Here the only sounds are the gurgling of the river, the breeze in the trees and the boiling of the kettle. Freshly made and served in bone China, you can choose from a range of teas supplied by the award winning Westcountry Tea Co, or coffee if you prefer. Fresh Cornish splits and scones are served with butter, a choice of home made preserves and clotted cream. Also on offer is traditional saffron cake and other fresh baked cakes. All locally sourced from independent specialist suppliers.

Immerse yourself in the sights and scents of London’s breathtaking Kew Gardens. A UNESCO-listed venue, the Royal Botanic Gardens features a diverse array of rare plants and flowers across 326 acres (132 hectares). Discover the lawns and gardens on foot, stroll along the Treetop Walkway to view some of the gardens’ 14,000 trees, and visit magnificent structures like the Royal Kew Palace and the Palm House – one of the largest surviving Victorian glasshouses. Note that last entry is at 2:30 p.m. as the gardens close at 3:15 p.m.

If you’re a foodie visiting a big city like London, it can be overwhelming trying to find the right spots to dive into the culinary scene. But with the help of a local guide who knows their way around the best Greenwich neighbourhood eats like the back of their hand, rest assured, you don’t miss out. And with stops like the Queen’s House included, you learn about local history too.

Combine your sipping and your sightseeing—and enjoy an unconventional way to take part in the British tradition of afternoon tea—when you book this luxury bus tour. Hop aboard your vehicle, complete with food facilities and panoramic windows, and hit the town. With insightful audio guide commentary, learn more about highlights ranging from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament.