London Food Walking Tour: World Flavours in Soho & Chinatown

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover London’s culinary diversity on a small-group walking tour through Soho and Chinatown. Featuring samples of both English treats and international snacks, the tour puts the spotlight on the history and culture behind the different dishes on London’s menus. While samples may change, examples include Indian chaat and sticky toffee pudding, paired with beer or non-alcoholic drinks. Insider tips and sights of London landmarks complete the experience.

Discover the international flavors that represent London’s food scene
Skip the tourist traps, and find London cafes you’ll want to revisit
Explore with a local guide for insider tips about London dishes to try
Upgrade to a private food tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

A selection plate with hummus, dolma, halloumi, Indian chaat, and a soft Chinese bun
Sticky toffee pudding, a well-loved British dessert
Beer or non-alcoholic drink options
Smooth, organized access at chosen food spots
Customized recommendations for food and local spots from your guide
A guided walk around Soho and Chinatown with a local

We cannot accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Spirit of Soho Mural
Broadwick St, Carnaby, London W1F 9PE, UK
We will meet at the Spirit of Soho Mural, next to the digital walking lady. The guide will be holding a yellow Carpe Diem Tours flag. Please arrive 10 minutes early to ensure a prompt start.

End point

16 Newburgh St, Greater, Carnaby, London W1F 7RY, UK
Wrap up the tour at The White Horse, a cozy pub where British tradition comes to life.

Itinerary

Mediterranean Cafe

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

BKC - Biryani Kebab Chai - Soho

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bun House Chinatown

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The White Horse

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Most travelers can participate
We regret that we cannot accommodate guests with severe celiac disease or strong food intolerances.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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based on 41 reviews

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Diana_C, Aug 2025

Wonderful! Food was awesome! Tour guide was fantastic! Lisa was a great tour guide and very informative!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you, Diana! We’re so happy you enjoyed the food and Lisa’s guiding — sounds like a delicious experience!

I enjoyed it. I just...

Patrick_H, Jun 2025

I enjoyed it. I just think the restaurants should have been better prepared for so we wouldn’t have to wait on them

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hi Patrick_H, Thanks for your feedback! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the London Food Tour. We also appreciate you bringing up the wait times at the restaurants. We definitely want to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we'll take your comments into consideration as we work with our restaurant partners to improve preparation and minimize any waits.

Best food tour experience in London!

Maiia_G, Apr 2025

Amazing food tour with great vibes! I absolutely loved it! The food was incredibly delicious, every stop was a treat. It was such a fun and memorable experience, and our guide was super friendly, engaging, and full of great stories. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip to London. Highly recommend!

Best Birthday Experience

Ani_H, Apr 2025

I booked the London Food Tour: World Flavors in Soho & Chinatown as a birthday surprise for my boyfriend, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences we’ve shared together. From the moment we met our guide, the energy was vibrant and welcoming. Soho and Chinatown are already buzzing with life, but having someone walk us through the hidden gems, cultural history, and culinary delights made it all feel extra special. We sampled everything from authentic dim sum to fiery Szechuan dishes, rich Mediterranean bites, and even a few sweet surprises I won't spoil here. Every stop was thoughtfully chosen and had a story behind it. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, but more than that, they were passionate – not just about food, but about people. They made an effort to connect with everyone, and they even made a sweet gesture for my partner's birthday that we weren’t expecting at all. Thank you for making my partner’s birthday so special. We left with full hearts and even fuller stomachs!

Best birthday surprise!

Marilena, Apr 2025

I came to London with my friends and they surprised me for my birthday with this tour! We had the best time and discovered so many good food spots (that are touristic or tiktok recommendations)! I can definitely recommend it :)

Highly recommend

Zhanel_A, Apr 2025

I highly recommend this tour, you will have the best experience! Be ready to taste the flavors that will blow your mind and heart!

Great tour

Polina_B, Apr 2025

Great tour! It was a good selection of food, worth its money. We explored the neighborhood and had a great time.

Soo tasty!

Lorenzo_R, Apr 2025

Didn’t expect to like all the food but I honestly did. Everything had it’s own vibe and taste – the bun was great and full of flavour, and the pie was perfect. The ice cream was kind a weird at first but then I wanted more. Definitively worth it, had a great time.

Really fun tour!

Romain_H, Apr 2025

such a good time on this food tour! All the food was delicious, like the pie, and the ice cream at the end was kinda weird but actually amazing. I didn’t know what to expect but every stop was cool and tasty.