Smithfield Meat Market and History Tour

London, England

2 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket

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Overview

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

A half pint at one the local pubs
Soda/Pop

For those who don't want Alcohol - a soft drink of their choice.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Farringdon Station, Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BY, UK
Our Guide will be outside waiting for you at the designated time.

End point

Smithfield Market
Grand Ave, London EC1A 9PS, UK
Very close to Smithfield Market

Arranged start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

05/06/2025 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Friday : 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Itinerary

Farringdon

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Castle Pub (Pass By)

Smithfield Market

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Cock Tavern

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Anyone over the age of 18 years of age won’t have access to alcohol (British Law). Minor travelers will be served non-alcoholic drinks.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

3.5

based on 2 reviews

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Advertised as a...

David_T, Feb 2026

Advertised as a 'Smithfield Meat Market' tour but it wasn't. We never went into the market, just stood outside and looked at photos of the market traders.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback on the Smithfield Meat Market and History Tour—I'm really sorry you felt let down by not being able to enter the market or see the traders in action, and I appreciate you sharing your perspective. To provide some important context for other potential guests: Our tour is explicitly focused on the rich history of the Smithfield area—its medieval origins, executions, plague history, market evolution, and surrounding landmarks/pubs—guided by Vincent through the streets with stories, photos, and historical insights to bring it all to life. It is not a live wholesale trading session inside the operating market. We make this very clear upfront. In your case, prior to the tour (via private message after booking), we directly explained that the meat market operates only in the very early hours (typically 2am–7am Mon–Fri) and would not be open or active at our 10 am start time, with the experience centered on the area's broader history rather than seeing butchers at work. We also offer free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance (as detailed on Viator), so guests can opt out if the timing or focus doesn't suit them. You had this information ahead of time and chose to join us, which we were happy about—Vincent was able to deliver the full historical walking tour as described. I'm sorry the experience still didn't meet your expectations, and your review helps highlight how we can communicate even more explicitly to avoid any misunderstanding in future. We value honest feedback like yours and are always working to improve. Thank you again for joining us and for your input—we wish you all the best in your future travels. Best regards, Alex