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Christmas in Covent Garden: Festive Food & Lights Tour

Join us for the ultimate London Christmas markets, lights and festive food tour. Taste the best of British Christmas past and present as you stroll from Covent Garden to Trafalgar Square.

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    LocationMaincolorIcon London
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Secret Food Tours: London - Christmas in Covent Garden

Secret Food Tours: London - Christmas in Covent Garden

What you'll do

Your London Food Tour Itinerary

Kick off the tour with the one and only British mince pie in Covent Garden Market.
A few festive streets later, enjoy the king of English cheeses paired with a festive tipple.
Wander through the city's most famous Christmas market and skip the line for a trending treat.
Visit a 200-year-old pub for a Dickensian festive ale.
Enjoy the softest, sweetest cardamom-spiced buns fresh out of the oven with a hot mulled wine.
As with all our tours, there's also a delicious Secret Dish, revealed on the day.

*Please note: the itinerary and menu are subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather and other circumstances.
*Please note: this is a seasonal tour, running daily from 15 November to 30 December (closed 24 and 25 December).
*Please note: we can't accommodate pets on our food tours.

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If you have any issues with payment, please email us at [email protected] with the city, date and time of tour, and how many adult and child's tickets you need so we can assist you.

If a tour is fully booked, or you are looking to book a *Group or Private Tour - please email us about Group & Private Tours options.

*Please note - Group & Private Tours are specifically organised for your group and therefore subject to a premium price.

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What you'll taste

The Food

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British Mince Pie
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The King of English Cheeses
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A Trending Christmas Market Treat
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Fresh Cardamom-Spiced Buns
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Our Delicious Secret Dish

The Drinks

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A Festive Tipple
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Dickensian Festive Ale
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Hot Mulled Wine
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Non-alcoholic beverages for those who don't consume alcohol

Why join our London food tour?

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Locally Curated Menu

Designed by locals in London to showcase the most authentic local dishes

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Meeting Spot

We'll meet in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden. This seasonal tour runs daily at 3:00PM from 15 November to 30 December (closed 24 and 25 December). If you have any questions, please email us.

In front of the Apple Store, Covent Garden

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Mon - Sun 3:00PM

Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order?

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Simply go to our "Book Now" page where we detail our tours. Select your tour, the time of your tour, and book it. Are you looking for something special? Are you organising an event? Just email us at Group & Private Tours and we will do our best to arrange something that suits you. After your booking is made, we will send you an automatic email confirmation. If you have any questions before booking, feel free to contact us via email.

What is included in the food tour?

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All the delicious food and drinks mentioned above.

Where is the meeting spot?

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You can find the meeting spot here and if it's not clear you can always contact us.

We will send you meeting place details before the day of the tour. The meeting spot is in front of the Apple Store in Covent Garden. This seasonal tour runs daily at 3:00PM from 15 November to 30 December (closed 24 and 25 December).

Your guide will be carrying an orange umbrella so they should be easy to spot.

»»CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS««

Where the tour will end?

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The tour ends at the Trafalgar Square Christmas Market.

»»CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS««

Is your food tour suitable for a vegetarian or someone with other dietary requirements?

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We'll always do our best to adapt the tastings for food allergies or special dietary requirements, but we can't guarantee that every dietary need can be met on this tour. Please email us at [email protected] before booking so we can check for you. Please note that kitchens may not be able to guarantee against cross-contamination.

I am travelling with my family, is the tour ok for infants/children?

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Yes, this tour is suitable for children. Alcoholic drinks are only served to guests aged 18 and over.

I don't drink alcohol. Can I book your tour?

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This is not a problem. Just inform our guide before the tour starts. During the tasting you can select another beverage you like.

Is there enough food during your tour?

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We give enough food to all our customers. You won't need to go to another restaurant after the food tour.

Where do I add my discount voucher?

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If you are using a special promo code, enter it in the "Voucher Code" section before you select the amount of tickets you would like to purchase.

I would like to take your tour but it is already fully booked. Is there a way I can do the tour?

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Our tours are often sold out very quickly. If the date you requested is not available, please do not hesitate to email us and we can see if there is anything we can do.

Is there a lot of walking?

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To join our food tour, you should wear comfortable shoes. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.

How many people max are on this tour?

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We take 12 people maximum. If you are more than 12 people, please do not hesitate to email us and we will try to see if we can accommodate.

I cannot find a way to print the confirmation. Is it OK if I have it on my phone?

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You do not have to print your voucher. A confirmation on your phone will be fine!

If I purchase a voucher as a gift, or am given a voucher how long is it valid for?

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All of our vouchers expire one year from the date of purchase.

Can I choose my own cheese and meat?

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Our guide will take care of everything. Should you wish to try something special, please inform our guide and they will do their best to make you happy.

Where does your food come from?

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Top-quality, fresh and local!

What if it rains or I change my plans?

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Unfortunately, the weather is unpredictable in London. We do not issue refunds as per our terms and conditions. We also inform you that we never cancel a booking even if we have only two people. However, we do reserve the right to cancel the tour if we feel the weather is extreme and we cannot run the tour due to this. For more info, see our Terms and Conditions.

Can I pay for the tour in cash?

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You must book directly on our website. We do not accept cash payments. Our online payment is safe, secured and SSL protected.

Why do we need to pay for a booking fee?

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The booking fee that you have to pay is up to our ticket provider and we can't change it. All our clients need to pay for it upon booking. The booking fee charged contributes to the cost of the ticketing system to provide an excellent service to our customers.

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A few banks have charged their customer an extra fee while booking with us (this isn't the booking fee but another fee added by the bank). We think this is unfair, if this happens let us know by showing us in your bank statement and we will refund this fee as a gesture of good will.

Are the food tours wheelchair and/or stroller accessible?

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Yes, this tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible. If you have any specific concerns, feel free to contact us before booking to discuss.

What is the lowest price guarantee?

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We always offer the lowest price on our Secret Food Tours. If you find one of our food tours listed at a lower price, contact us and we'll match it.

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