Cheese on foot beats any museum stop. This 2-hour London walking tour turns cheese into a mini adventure across St. James’s, Mayfair, Soho, and Covent Garden, with trivia and a cheese-based quiz along the way. You’ll start at the Constance Fund fountain of Diana and end right back where you meet.

I love that every tasting is included, so you don’t have to keep track of add-on costs while you’re busy deciding what you like. I also like the built-in fun, from cheese trivia to quiz questions, and how different hosts bring their own cheesy humor (I’ve seen guides like Nick, Nic, Monterey Jack, Perla, and Bettina described).

One possible drawback: the pace and portions can feel different on very busy days or when the group gets larger than expected, so you may want to dress for waiting outside.

Quick hits before you go

• Four stops over about two hours, each running around 30 minutes
• Fortnum & Mason in Mayfair, with Truffle cheeses and Stilton from an historic cheesemonger setup
• Soho’s Little Italy vibe at Lina Stores Soho Delicatessen, featuring Drunk cheeses and a wine-and-cheese angle
• Cheese trivia plus a quiz, with recommendations you can use after the tour
• Small-group format (max 8 travelers) and an English-speaking host
• Mobile ticket and close to public transport

A two-hour cheese crawl with real London flavor

If you like food tours that feel like walking and talking, not standing in one place, this one works. You’re covering the distance between St. James’s, Mayfair’s Fortnum & Mason, Soho’s Lina Stores Soho Delicatessen, and the final stretch in Covent Garden. It’s short enough to fit into a busy day in London, but long enough that you don’t feel rushed between tastings.

The tour’s structure matters. You don’t just get a random selection of cheese. You get an order: first bites and cheese facts, then iconic shop counters, then a more niche stop that leans into a specific style (the tour calls out drunk cheeses), and finally a wrap-up in Covent Garden.

Most importantly, it’s built around tasting as the main event. That means your time goes toward what you actually came for: picking up the names, styles, and flavors that you can chase later at cheese shops (or at least try to recreate at home).

Price and what the tastings actually cost you

The price is $63.98 per person for about two hours. The big “value” detail isn’t just that it’s a single fee—it’s that the tour is explicitly designed so all tasters are included. In London, buying small bites at high-end counters can add up fast, so this pricing model usually makes sense if your goal is tasting lots of cheeses rather than buying one cheese at a time.

What you can realistically expect from the tasting volume is supported by the way cheese is described in the details. The sample lineup includes Truffle cheeses, Stilton, Drunk cheeses, Matured Goats cheese, and Baked Camembert. That’s a spread of styles: creamy, pungent, aged, and baked.

One practical consideration from real-world pacing: when groups were larger than planned on at least some departures, portion amounts were reported as lighter and timing got tighter. So if you’re the type who wants generous servings per stop, aim for calmer dates if you can, and go into the tour hungry (but not so hungry you can’t enjoy the variety).

Meeting at the Constance Fund fountain of Diana (and easy navigation)

You meet at the Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RN, and the tour ends back at the same meeting point. That round-trip format is helpful because you don’t have to guess transit back afterward.

This start location also matters because it’s central. You’ll likely find it straightforward to reach by public transport, and the tour is listed as near public transportation. If you’re doing other things around midday, this is a clean slot: the start time is 12:00 pm.

Tip that saves stress: arrive a little early. When a tour is built around shop counters, you want to be at the front of the group, not still scanning the street when the first tasting moment happens.

Stop 1 in St. James’s: curd nerd talk and first selections

The tour begins in St. James’s. This is the “get your cheese brain warmed up” part of the walk—think terminology, quick trivia, and your first taste set as the tour gears up. The details call out curd nerd energy, plus cheese trivia, and there’s also mention of a cheese-based quiz that keeps things lively.

In practice, this first stop is where you decide what directions you like:

• Do you lean toward bold, pungent flavors?
• Are you curious about aged cheeses?
• Do you want something creamy and mild as a starting point?

It also sets the tone for how the host will run the pacing and how much time you’ll get to actually talk. Hosts noted in descriptions include people like Nic/Nick and Monterey Jack, and the common thread is that the tour doesn’t feel like a lecture. It’s more like guided sampling with humor and explanations layered in.

One consideration: because the tour is about walking and timing, you’ll want to be ready to move when the group is called. If you’re sensitive to cold outside or you get bored waiting, dress for weather and keep your patience dialed in.

Fortnum & Mason in Mayfair: Truffle cheeses and historic Stilton

Next up is Fortnum & Mason in Mayfair, one of the best-known stopovers for food lovers. This part of the route is designed for show-and-taste. You’re not just hearing about cheese—you’re sampling cheese from an iconic counter.

The sample lineup here includes:

• Truffle cheeses
• Stilton
• And a cheesemonger connection described as being in the same spot since the early 18th century

That historic note matters. It’s easy to treat Stilton as a generic “blue cheese,” but when the tour frames it with place and longevity, you get more context for what makes it different from other blue styles. The same goes for truffle cheeses: you’ll taste them as a flavor category, not just a gimmick name.

If you’re a truffle fan, this is the stop to pay close attention. Truffle can read as subtle or strong depending on the product. Ask the host what you’re tasting and what to look for in texture and aroma—this tour is built for that kind of interactive guidance.

Potential drawback: in crowded periods, you may spend time waiting outside or in tight shop conditions, and one report described a slower tasting flow due to time needed for cutting and distributing cheese. It’s not a reason to skip, but it is a reason to mentally plan for lines.

Soho’s Lina Stores Delicatessen: drunk cheeses and the wine pairing theme

Then you head to Lina Stores Soho Delicatessen, described as in London’s little-known Little Italy. The big theme at this stop is Drunk cheeses.

This is the kind of stop that makes a cheese tour feel worth doing, because it’s not just repeating what you could read on a cheese board. The details also point to wine paired with cheese, which is a smart approach if you like flavor combinations rather than flavor facts only.

Here’s how I’d use this stop to get value: taste with questions in mind. Try to spot how the wine-like idea changes your perception of the cheese’s aroma and finish. If you’re someone who normally picks cheese by texture (soft, firm, blue, spreadable), this stop can help you learn to pick it by “pairing outcome” instead.

Important practical note: the tour asks guests to communicate food restrictions like allergies or special diets. If alcohol sensitivity matters for you, speak up early and ask what the drunk-cheese concept means for the specific tastings that day. The tour doesn’t list alcohol as guaranteed or optional, so confirm based on your needs.

Covent Garden wrap-up: cheese quiz energy and where to go next

You finish in Covent Garden, which is a good “landing zone” because it’s lively, easy to find, and convenient to keep exploring after the tour. This final stop is where the tour feels like it’s tying together what you learned—there’s mention of a cheese-based quiz, plus hosts share foodie recommendations you can use for the rest of your trip.

This is also when you can make smart choices on what to buy later. If you taste something that clicks—especially a style you didn’t expect to like—you’ll be able to name it (or at least describe it) when you walk into another shop.

One more practical point: Covent Garden is popular, and crowd levels can be higher. If you prefer calm, plan your next activity with some buffer time, so you’re not rushing from tasting to lines for something else.

Pacing, group size, and the “busy day” reality check

The tour details advertise a maximum of 8 travelers, which is ideal for tasting tours. Small groups usually mean less jostling, quicker distribution, and more back-and-forth with the host.

That said, real departures can vary. At least one account described a group larger than expected and reported issues like:

• the cheese quantity feeling sparse,
• extra waiting time outside during busy periods,
• and a feeling that the walking pace was faster than normal.

Also, one report raised a food-handling concern: no visible hand washing while cheese was cut and handed out. That’s not something you should ignore. If clean-hand practices are a priority for you, I’d pay attention to how the host handles food and speak up if you have concerns.

My advice: book this tour as a fun, guided tasting walk—not as a guaranteed slow, luxury sampling session. On the right day, it’s excellent. On a very busy day, you’ll want to flex your expectations on pacing.

Who should book this cheese crawl (and who should skip)

Book it if you want:

• Included tastings across multiple London food stops
• A tour that mixes cheese trivia with a quiz, not just “here’s cheese, next”
• Iconic places like Fortnum & Mason, plus a more character-driven stop in Soho
• A short 2-hour window with a clear meeting and finish

You might skip it if:

• you dislike crowds and long queues around famous shops,
• you have strict dietary needs and prefer ultra-clear, pre-specified menus (the tour asks you to communicate restrictions, but the exact pairing details aren’t listed here),
• or you’re extremely sensitive to food-handling practices and would rather see everything clearly.

If you bring the right mindset—curious, ready to walk, and okay with a bit of London bustle—you’ll get a lot out of it.

Should you book the London Cheese Crawl & Walking Tour?

Yes, if your goal is a high-convenience cheese tasting in a limited time. At $63.98, you’re paying for the setup that makes tasting easy: multiple styles (truffle, Stilton, drunk cheeses, matured goats cheese, baked Camembert), a small-group style tour, and a host who keeps the cheese trivia and quiz moving.

I’d book with extra care if you’re planning around very busy dates, because pacing and portion flow can change when crowds build. If you care about alcohol exposure from the drunk-cheese concept, message your needs clearly before you go.

FAQ

How long is the London Cheese Crawl & Walking Tour?

It’s listed as about 2 hours total, with each stop running around 30 minutes.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $63.98 per person.

Where do I meet, and where does the tour end?

You meet at the Constance Fund fountain of Diana, London SW1A 1RN, UK. The tour ends back at the meeting point.

What cheeses are included in the tastings?

The sample menu includes Truffle cheeses, Stilton, Drunk cheeses, Matured Goats cheese, and Baked Camembert.

Is the tour offered in English, and what’s the group size?

The tour is offered in English and has a maximum of 8 travelers.

What happens if weather is bad or I need to cancel?

The experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

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