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Discover London's cheese scene on a walking tour through Fortnum & Mason, Little Italy and Covent Garden, with tastings and interactive trivia.
Step into London's rich culinary world on this delightful cheese-themed walking tour, where flavour, history and fun come together. The tour begins in Mayfair at the Statue of the Goddess Diana, before strolling to Fortnum & Mason, home to a legendary cheese counter serving rich blue cheeses and seasonal Stilton enjoyed by royalty, testing your wits with the interactive "QUIZtro Formaggio" trivia quiz while savouring delicious cheeses along the way.
The route continues to London's charming Little Italy, where you'll taste unique "drunk cheeses" paired with fine wines, discovering stories from historic cheesemongers, including the shop where Winston Churchill bought his cheese, as well as fascinating facts about London's centuries-old relationship with cheese and hidden culinary gems tucked away in the city's streets.
The tour concludes in Covent Garden, sampling a final selection of delights while soaking in the lively atmosphere and vibrant history of this iconic district, finishing near Brewer Street in Soho.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour begins
● Infants (ages 0–1) are free of charge
● Alcohol is not served to guests under 18
● Comfortable clothing and footwear is recommended depending on weather conditions
● The guide will be waiting at the Goddess Diana statue outside Green Park tube station exit, with a blue flag
● This tour is not suitable for vegans; vegetarian guests can be catered for, but unfortunately alternatives cannot be provided for vegan or lactose-intolerant guests
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● This tour requires a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. If the minimum is not reached, refunds or alternative dates will be offered
● The tour operates in all weather conditions
Inclusions
✔ Walking tour with English-speaking guide
✔ Taste a range of London's finest cheeses, including blue and 'drunk' varieties
✔ Visit the historic Fortnum & Mason cheese counter
✔ Learn about the capital's cheese history and royal links
✔ Participate in a fun, interactive cheese trivia quiz
✔ Soft drink as an alternative for minors
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup and drop-off service
✖ Transfer to and from the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Any other unspecified service
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellation with less notice or no show will result in no refund
Meeting point
Statue of Goddess Diana, London SW1A 1RN, UK (at the Green Park exit to Green Park Station)