London Bites Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is London Bites worth it? Our verdict

If you want to come away understanding how the East End’s food scene reflects its multicultural history - from tasting dishes at a Ghanian chocolate maker and a Bengali snack bar to hearing about local legends - London Bites is a strong choice.

Brick Lane is for its South Asian culinary scene, and on London Bites’ East End food tour, guests sample dishes at spots like a Bengali snack bar whilst exploring the area’s food culture. The Old Truman Brewery hosts weekend markets where guests can learn about the area's stories, and Old Spitalfields Market is visited for its reputation as one of London's most popular food markets.

For two people, London and Westminster Tours' Borough Market, London Bridge Food & Drink works out £9.90 a head cheaper (£71.10 each against £81). A live guide leads this shared tour, meeting outside Shoreditch High Street station on Braithwaite Road.

Skip it if you prefer a shorter tour.

Its tours pick up about 1 new review a month on the sites we track (roughly 10 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 2/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is London Bites?

Its tours pick up about 1 new review a month on the sites we track - roughly 10 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between March and October 2026). That puts the operator at 2/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

London Bites tours explore the city's culture through small group food tours, featuring "stories" and diverse dishes.

Its range also takes in a historical pub tour, a food tour experience, a Gluten Free food tour and a Market Food tour. Travellers can choose between shared and private tours.

How much do London Bites' tours cost?

Booking Wolf prices London Bites' five tours at £72 to £360 per person. At the low end is the Historical Fleet Street Pub Tour (£72); at the top, the private Taxi and food tour experience London in a day (£360).

The Eat the East End food tour with London Bites tours, its most-reviewed tour, is £81 per person, against £90 on Viator. The £81 is the adult price; this tour is sold in two age bands: children (0-15) and adults (16+).

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on the Eat the East End food tour with London Bites tours spend the tour walking through Brick Lane, Old Spitalfields Market, Shoreditch and Whitechapel whilst trying local dishes.

Stop by stop, the tour goes like this:

• Brick Lane - a tour of the street with a guide (about 30 minutes).
• The Old Truman Brewery (about 10 minutes).
• Old Spitalfields Market (about 30 minutes).
• Shoreditch (about 20 minutes).
• Whitechapel - a wander through the streets to learn about the townhouses that line both sides (about 30 minutes).

Is London Bites good value?

At £81 per person, London Bites' Eat the East End food tour with London Bites tours costs just £1.62 less than the closest comparable tour on Booking Wolf, Secret Food Tours' London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes (the same length) - there is little in it on price. The price pays for lunch, snacks and alcoholic beverages; gratuities are not included.

Of the five comparable tours from other operators on Booking Wolf, four are cheaper.

How London Bites compares

The London Bridge & Borough Market Food Tour with 7 Authentic Dishes from Secret Food Tours focuses on iconic markets and traditional dishes, while the Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours explores diverse ethnic cuisines in the East End. This one lists alcoholic beverages and lunch, whereas the other includes a selection of authentic dishes.

Before you book: practical information

Plan for the tour to end at about 15:00.

Prams and pushchairs are fine. Any level of fitness is fine.

Background & Highlights

Old Truman Brewery's Markets: The Old Truman Brewery, a historic site, hosts several markets, including the Upmarket and Backyard Market, offering a variety of street food and vintage goods.

Old Truman Brewery: A historic brewery turned cultural hub, hosting markets like the Upmarket and Backyard Market, offering diverse street food and vintage goods.

Old Spitalfields Market: Established in 1638, this market has transformed into a centre for fashion, arts, crafts, and diverse cuisines, reflecting the area's rich history.

London Bites: frequently asked questions