Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Snacks Tasting tour includes all drinks and snacks, enough for long leisurely lunch or breakfast
- Retail and food history of the town
Meeting Location
1 Market Street
Saffron Walden CB10 1HR, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-483520P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Snacks. Tasting tour includes all drinks and snacks, enough for long leisurely lunch or breakfast.
- Retail and food history of the town.
The minimum age to participate is 18. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Town Food Tour in Saffron Walden will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- SnacksTasting tour includes all drinks and snacks, enough for long leisurely lunch or breakfast
- Retail and food history of the town
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
