The Indian Food Tour London is a guided walking experience set in East London, where Indian food culture has deep local roots.
It focuses on authentic cooking found in independent restaurants and specialist sweet shops, rather than familiar high-street names. The aim is to experience Indian food as it’s cooked and enjoyed every day.
During the tour, you’ll sample a range of traditional dishes that highlight depth of flavour. Curries are served with freshly baked naan, giving context to how these dishes are meant to be eaten. Tandoori favourites feature later, prepared using traditional methods that prioritise balance and texture.
The experience also includes a crisp savoury snack that adds contrast, followed by a visit to a traditional Indian sweet shop. Here, you’ll try classic desserts that play an important role in Indian food culture. Drinks are included throughout the tour, with options such as Indian beer or soft drinks available.
As you move between stops, your guide explains how spices are combined to build flavour rather than intensity. The pace remains relaxed, allowing time to enjoy each tasting without rushing. The route stays focused, keeping attention on the food rather than covering unnecessary ground. As with every tour, a Secret Dish is included and revealed on the day.
A straightforward way to understand Indian food in London!
Please note the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
Your meeting spot is outside the Whitechapel Art Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, E1 7QX. Your guide will be waiting with an orange umbrella so they are easy to spot.
The tour ends near Aldgate East station.
You can always tell your guide of any food allergies or special dietary requirements. We have had many vegetarians doing the tour and they all enjoyed it thoroughly. We will adapt the menu so you can fully enjoy the tour!
Unfortunately we can not accommodate gluten and lactose free diet, some of the traditional shops we go to use gluten or lactose in all their food.
Your Golden Moments voucher is not a ticket - please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.ie/redemption so we can arrange your booking for you.
To upgrade your ticket or add additional participants to your booking, simply reach out to our friendly customer service team.
Your Indian Food Tour London operator reserves the right to cancel the tour under extreme weather conditions and you will be rescheduled for another date.
Your Indian Food Tour London will last for approximately 3 - 3.5 hours.
This voucher allows 1 person to access the Indian Food Tours: East London..
Spectators are not allowed but can join in the tour with their own voucher.
To join the Indian Food Tour London you should wear comfortable shoes. There will be around 1.5 hours of walking but it is not too difficult. If you walk slowly, then our guide will walk slowly as well.
Your Indian Food Tour London can be booked from Monday to Sunday, however we advise booking at least two weeks prior for best availability.
Children are quite welcome and it's free for any child 2 years or under. We can give them non-alcoholic drinks and you are free to enjoy the tour with your entire family of all ages.
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