London Doughnut Tour FAQ

We run several London doughnut walking tours: Borough Market & Tower Bridge south of the river and Covent Garden & West End in theatreland, each with a Choose Your Own version, plus an evening Haunted History of the West End walk. Expect bakery stops, a tea tasting at Bird & Blend and plenty of London history.

On our Borough Market & Tower Bridge tour, our partners include St John Bakery on Borough High Street, Bread Ahead in Borough Market, Santa Nata for Portuguese custard tarts, Cinnamon Tree Bakery, and Bird & Blend Tea Co for a tea tasting. On our Covent Garden & West End tour, our partners include Bird & Blend Tea Co in Seven Dials, St John Bakery in Neal's Yard, Buns From Home, Donutelier, Bombolone and Chinatown Bakery. Lineup may vary depending on the day of the week or the season. Your guide may also adjust it on the day so you always get the freshest treats.

Every stop has its fans. Guests love the raspberry jam doughnut at St John, the crème brûlée, jam and pistachio doughnuts at Bread Ahead, pastéis de nata at Santa Nata, the chunky Jammie Dodger biscuit at Cinnamon Tree Bakery, the ham and cheese bun and seasonal specials at Buns From Home, the chocolate swirl at Donutelier, the Italian-style filled doughnuts at Bombolone and the piping hot custard waffle fish from Chinatown Bakery. And many guests are surprised by how much they love the tea at Bird & Blend.

See our guide, Best Donut Shops in London, for local shops worth a visit beyond the tour. Some of London's most-loved bakeries are on our tours. Around Borough Market you'll visit St John Bakery, Santa Nata and Cinnamon Tree Bakery, while the West End route takes in St John in Neal's Yard, Buns From Home, Donutelier, Bombolone and Chinatown Bakery. Lineup may vary by day and season.

We run several tours in London, each with its own neighbourhood and story. London Sweet Treats Tour: Borough Market & Tower Bridge: our classic route south of the river, with Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde, historic coaching inns and views of Tower Bridge. Three sweet treats and a tea tasting are included. London Borough Market: Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea: the same neighbourhood and stories, but you pick and buy your own treats along the way. Perfect if you like to choose for yourself or have particular tastes. London Sweet Treats Tour: Covent Garden & West End Tour: theatreland, Seven Dials, Neal's Yard, Covent Garden and Chinatown, with treats from some of the West End's most-loved bakeries and a tea tasting. London Covent Garden Choose Your Own Sweet Treats & Tea: the West End route, with the freedom to pick your own treats. London Sweet Treats Tour: Haunted History of the West End: an evening walk through the West End's ghost stories and darker history, with sweet snacks along the way. First time in London? Many guests start with Borough Market, then come back for the West End.

On our all-inclusive tours, your guide hand-picks a lineup that shows off each bakery, so you get to try things you might not have ordered on your own. If you'd rather pick for yourself, our Choose Your Own tours let you browse each shop and choose your favourites.

On our all-inclusive tours, you'll enjoy three sweet treats plus a tea tasting at Bird & Blend, with plenty of time to sample along the way. Many guests save a treat or two to enjoy later. On our Choose Your Own tours, you decide how much (or how little) you'd like to try.

Borough Market tours start at St John Bakery on Borough High Street, a short walk from London Bridge station. Covent Garden & West End tours start at Bird & Blend Tea Co, 11 Monmouth Street, in Seven Dials. Please note this is our West End Bird & Blend, not the Borough Market shop. Your booking confirmation has the exact meeting point for your tour.

Our Borough Market tour starts at St John Bakery on Borough High Street and passes Southwark Cathedral, the Golden Hinde and historic coaching inns on the way to Tower Bridge. The West End tour begins on Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, then explores Neal's Yard, Covent Garden, Maiden Lane and Chinatown.

About two hours of walking, tasting and London history.

On warm days our guides find shady spots to sit and enjoy your treats, and Bird & Blend has iced teas to cool you down. We recommend bringing water, a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes.

Yes, we run rain or shine. London weather keeps us on our toes, so bring an umbrella and a layer. Our tea stop at Bird & Blend is a cosy place to warm up along the way.

Yes! During the festive season, our holiday tour explores the Borough Market area with a Charles Dickens twist, with stories of Christmas past, present and yet to come along the way.

Please let us know about any dietary needs when you book. Our routes have limited gluten-free availability, and our guides will do their best to find gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian choices along the way. Options vary by day, so the more notice you give us, the better.

Please tell us about any allergies when you book, and your guide will plan ahead with our partners to find the best options for you. Our partners prepare their treats in shared kitchens, so we can't guarantee against cross-contact.

Absolutely. Families join us all the time, and kids love the treats, the story of Southwark Cathedral's resident cat and the bustle of Borough Market. Our guides are happy to keep the stories family friendly.

Both routes are walking tours on city pavements, with some busy, uneven and historic streets, and Borough Market can be crowded at peak times. We've welcomed guests using wheelchairs, and our guides are happy to adjust the pace for your group. Please contact us with any questions before you book.

Of course. Solo travellers join us all the time, and many tell us it's one of the highlights of their trip.

Definitely! Londoners tell us they learn something new every time, from the hidden history around Southwark Cathedral to the stories tucked away in Seven Dials and Maiden Lane. It's also a brilliant way to show visiting friends and family around the city.

Doughnut lovers from all over the world join us in London, from across the US and Canada to Australia, Scandinavia and Europe, along with plenty of Londoners and visitors from around the UK. Many guests have taken our tours in other cities and add London to their list.

Yes! Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, retirements and sweet 16s are some of our favourite tours to lead, and we've even had a proposal in front of Tower Bridge. Let us know you're celebrating when you book.

Yes! We host private tours for families, friends and larger groups. Contact us to arrange a date.