Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden

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About this activity

Experience the real heart of Saffron Walden, a beautiful Essex market town with Hello Food Tours.

Choose from our Town (11am Thurs, 3hrs ), Market (8am Sat, 90mins), Garden (1.30pm Fri, 60mins ) or Grape & Grain (3.30pm Sat, 90mins) tours, each led by knowledgeable local guides and food professionals who bring the town's stories and flavours to life.

EAT award winning local delicacies, while hearing and often watching, how they're made.

EXPLORE almost 900 yrs of market history as you are guided around beautiful Grade I and Grade II listed buildings, historic streets and characterful shopfronts.

TOUR the artisan producers & meet the passionate independent business owners creating today's thriving food & drink scene.

Recently named The Sunday Times Best Place to Live 2025, our town is full of independent businesses, hidden gems and rich heritage. Whether you're a foodie, history lover or curious traveller, our tours offer an authentic, memorable experience you'll never forget.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Hello Food Tours

Ages: Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tasting tour includes all drinks and snacks, enough for long leisurely lunch or breakfast
Included: Retail and food history of the town

Itinerary

Saffron Walden

3 hours

Visit multiple independent food venues and shops, tasting specialist food and drink products everywhere we visit.

Choose from

Thursday TOWN Tour (3hrs)

Saturday MARKET Tour (1.5hrs)

SATURDAY WINE Walk (1.5 hrs) -from 30th May 2026

Hear the food and retail history of our ancient town centre streets and see landmarks including St Marys Church, the 900 year old market square and the Grade 1 listed Sun Inn on Church street.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Tourist Information centre is located on the corner of the central market place next to the town hall. Look for the guide outside the information centre with navy bag and Hello Food Tour purple fork logo.

End point

The Tourist Information centre is located on the corner of the central market place next to the town hall. Look for the guide outside the information centre with navy bag and Hello Food Tour purple fork logo.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

MARKET Tour, Saffron Walden

Saturday Market Tour: Eat the very best market produce and meet the traders continuing nearly 900 yrs of tradition in the heart of town.

Duration: 1 hour: Lasting 60-90 mins

Snacks: Food samples included on stall visits
WINE Walk, Saffron Walden

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Wine and Beer: Tasting tour of best beverage spots in Saffron Walden including traditional pub
TOWN Food Tour Saffron Walden