Table setting with blue cups, a blue teapot, and various plates of food including cupcakes, butter, and jam.
Table setting with blue cups, a blue teapot, and various plates of food including cupcakes, butter, and jam.

Tours & Activities in London

The Greenwich Food & Drink Experience + entry to the Painted Hall & Queen’s House

Join us for a celebration of food, drink and culture in London. Our premium Greenwich Food and Drink Tour is an intimate and exclusive experience with delicious cuisine at each stop.

Curated for food lovers, this unique sightseeing experience explores the rich legacy of Greenwich through its traditional meals, artisanal treats and exquisite drinks.

Each taste and tipple has been handpicked for its cultural and historical significance and is thoughtfully included in your ticket. From handmade treats to hearty historic meals, our food tour is a delicious exploration of Greenwich’s history.

🍽️Greenwich Food & Drink Experience Highlights:

  • Enjoy a truly traditional cream tea at the famous Painted Hall and experience the breath taking Baroque walls painted in the early 1700s.

  • Gain access to the Victorian skittle alley used by officers of the Royal Naval College. See if you can hit a strike while you’re there!

  • Visit the Queen’s House, an architectural masterpiece that was once a royal retreat for English monarchs.

  • Learn about the humble beginnings of Heaps Sausages, the search for the nation’s tastiest sausage and try the staple breakfast snack for yourself.

  • Stop at the Greenwich Gin Distillery for an extensive and one-of-a-kind gin tasting experience and hear about the spirit’s history and its connection to the maritime town.

  • Satisfy your sweet treat cravings at Dark Sugars, a beloved Greenwich institution starting with one woman’s research into cocoa at her family’s farm in Ghana. You’ll handpick treats to enjoy from an array of luxury chocolates made in-house.

  • Finish at the famous Trafalgar Tavern, a riverside gem beloved by locals and literary greats, where you’ll enjoy your final course with a drink overlooking the Thames.

🌍 Why Greenwich Is One of London's Best Food Destinations

Greenwich has long been a gateway to the world.

For centuries, sailors, merchants, explorers, and traders arrived along the River Thames, bringing new ingredients, recipes, and culinary traditions with them. Today, that rich history is reflected in Greenwich's diverse food scene, where traditional British favourites sit alongside international flavours from across the globe.

The area is home to:

  • Award-winning independent restaurants

  • Historic pubs and taverns

  • Street food vendors

  • Artisan bakeries

  • International cuisine

  • Traditional British food

  • Local markets and food halls

This unique mix makes Greenwich one of the most exciting food destinations in London.

🌮 A Food Tour for Every Type of Traveller

The Greenwich Food Tour is ideal for:

  • Foodies visiting London

  • Couples looking for unique date ideas

  • Families exploring Greenwich

  • International tourists

  • Corporate groups

  • Birthday celebrations

  • Friends visiting London together

  • Local residents wanting to discover new venues

So if you’re looking for the best culinary experiences, hidden gems, food tours or things to do in London, choose Greenwich and join us soon.

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A woman in a black and white checkered shirt smiling and examining a small glass vial, with several other small vials with cork stoppers in front of her on a table. In the background, a man in a green t-shirt and apron stands near a digital screen displaying tasting notes and scientific illustrations related to flavors or aromas.
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A group of people sitting in a grand, ornate hall with gold detailing, high arched windows, and a decorative painted ceiling, smiling and looking ahead.

🍴 Support Local Independent Businesses

One of the key benefits of joining the Greenwich Food Tour is the opportunity to support local independent businesses.

Many of the venues featured on the tour are family-run or independently owned, helping visitors discover places they may never have found on their own.

This creates a more authentic experience while helping support the vibrant local economy that makes Greenwich such a special place to visit.

  • "This was one of the best food experiences I’ve ever been on in London! Ryan was a fantastic tour guide full of humour and knowledge of the various food and drink we were trying as well as London itself. I bought some friends from abroad, who’ve not stopped speaking about it. The Gin tasting was a highlight and I’d always wanted to try the Trafalgar tavern which was a treat and a great way to end the tour! This was great value for money as it was a whole day event and I’d definitely recommend booking this , especially to take in Greenwich and all its beauty!"

    —TripAdvisor Review

  • "I have done food tours all over Europe and this was, by far, the best one! Jamie took us around Greenwich and told us the history of the area, as well as some fun facts about food. Each stop was in an independent establishment with its own history, including a local sausage maker, a chocolatier, and a gin distillery. We also got to play skittles (bowling) in an old alley underneath the painted hall. The food and drink left me feeling satiated and like I had really gotten my money's worth. I highly recommend this tour if you are travelling to London or if you already live here and want to learn more about Greenwich and eat some yummy food!"

    —TripAdvisor Review

  • "What a fantastic day out this was! Jamie was an excellent host, who was never short of exciting stories and historical facts about Greenwich. Paired alongside some beautiful locales, amazing locally produced food and drink, this tour is highly recommended for anyone who wants to indulge in what Greenwich has to offer."

    —TripAdvisor Review

  • "An incredible day and the best way to see Greenwich’s sights! There was an abundance of food and drinks throughout the tour with veggie options too. The gin tasting was so interesting, and a cream tea at the painted hall was a really special experience. The chocolate at Dark Sugars was amazing, and we loved hearing about the shop’s history. Another treat was visiting the Victorian Skittle Alley where we could give the bowling a go like the naval officers used to. Would recommend this to anyone visiting London, one of the best tours I’ve ever been on."

    —TripAdvisor Review

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