About this tour
A festive walking tour through South London's food district, stopping at four specialist doughnut makers and sampling seasonal pastries. Beginning at St. John Bakery on Borough High Street, you'll wander through the market quarter, tasting fresh creations whilst learning about the area's trading heritage and culinary reputation. The route culminates at Crosstown Doughnuts with views across to Tower Bridge. Runs 1.5–2 hours, includes hot beverages throughout.
Highlights
- St. John Bakery's opening pastries and local history chat
- Borough High Street architecture and restaurant heritage
- Fresh doughnuts made daily in Borough Market's pastry school
- Holiday decorations and market atmosphere photography opportunity
- Tower Bridge views from Crosstown Doughnuts finale
- Hot tea or coffee at each stop
- Fully accessible, suitable for all mobility levels
What to expect
Expect a leisurely amble rather than a rushed itinerary—four doughnut stops means pacing yourself. You'll start with pastries at St. John, then stroll Borough High Street where your guide shares anecdotes about the area's pubs, restaurants and past. The second stop offers more doughnuts near the market entrance. Inside Borough Market itself, the third tasting features warm creations from their working pastry school. The tour winds down at Crosstown with refreshments and views. All walking is on level, accessible ground; the entire route takes under two hours.
Good to know
Bring a camera for festive market shots and Tower Bridge views. Arrive hungry but not starving—pace yourself across the tastings. Public transport links are close by. Prams and wheelchairs are fully catered for; service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market take?
- Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market runs for approximately 1h 30m – 2 hours.
- How much does Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market cost?
- Prices start from GBP $73 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Christmas Delights: Festive Tea & Doughnuts at Borough Market?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.