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Smithfield Meat Market and History Tour

London, England
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket

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

      1

      Farringdon

      15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

      The Castle Pub (Pass By)

      2

      Smithfield Market

      1 hour Admission Ticket Free

      3

      The Cock Tavern

      15 minutesAdmission 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

      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
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      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

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      up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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