The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our award-winning, signature V.I.B Food Tour to get down and dirty with some of Brighton’s best independent food producers and street-food vendors.
Over approx. 3 hours and 7 stops, The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Tour takes you on a magical mystery tour of some of the best foodie hotspots that quirky, independent Brighton has to offer. Hear the stories, passions and politics behind the food and, best of all, try lots of tasty samples...
You might visit off-the-beaten-track street food stalls, hear about sustainable food systems, meet food industry revolutionaries, re-live old-school seaside Brighton… and a whole lot more.
Suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans - please let us know of any dietary requests
Also available as a private tour (min. 8 people) - Please contact our Customer care team
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Let us know your accessibility requirements when making your booking enquiry and we’ll do our best to ensure the tour is suitable
Our tours are not suitable for children under 12 year olds and have been designed with adults in mind. Please let us know when booking if your group includes children
A few of our route stops have seating, but you’re not guaranteed a seat. You can expect to be standing or walking for the whole tour.
The tour is a total of approx 2.5 miles – broken up into about 6-7 stops – at a leisurely pace.
Our tours go ahead in all weathers so be sure to come prepared for all eventualities. Umbrellas don't really work in Brighton (it can get very windy!) so if it’s wet we recommend waterproof coats with hoods etc.
As long as you can remain mobile over 3 hrs with a fair bit of walking and standing - this tour is for you!
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Exclusive discounts at participating establishments (should you wish to purchase anything)
Local guide
All food tastings are included along the way, equivalent to a light meal
You may like to bring a bottle of water with you
What To Expect
Bookable via our website. Over approx. 3 hours and 6 stops, 11am-2pm - The V.I.B Tour takes you on a magical mystery tour of some of the best foodie hotspots that quirky, independent Brighton has to offer. Hear the stories, passions and politics behind the food and, best of all, try lots of tasty samples... You might visit off-the-beaten-track street food stalls, hear about sustainable food systems, meet food industry revolutionaries, re-live old-school seaside Brighton… and a whole lot more. Suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans - please let us know of any dietary requests on booking.
Sample Menu
starter
Hummus that will knock your socks off
Hummus and beautiful array of dips created by a a local family firm.
main
Burgers to die for
Award winning burgers from a business that is a local legend
dessert
Artisan gelato
An array of amazing flavours created by a true Brighton original
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VIB Walking Food Tour
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A magical mystery tour
The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour
Reviews
143 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do this when you arrive in Brighton and your stay will be the richer for it! :)
Footprints581672,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is one of the best experiences you can have in Brighton - a fast track into the world of Brighton's excellent independent food scene and truly some of the most delicious bites I've had in any city. Our guide Simone was brilliant warm and funny and super knowledgeable not only about the stops we made - at WONDERFUL cafes, food shops and restaurants - but about food in general. It's clear that Brighton Food Tours have excellent relationships with all the makers and we were welcomed so warmly and given little talks about the provenance of everything. A way to get very swiftly under the skin of a city via it's beautiful food - and the walking gives you a really quick map of where you are too. 5 stars. I'd give it more if I could! :)
Great Tour
748wizc,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley was an excellent guide who really knew his stuff and made the Tour huge fun. Great places visited and we came home full having experienced some great samples in 7 different venues. Would hugely recommend - we are local but went to places we had never visited and will now go back. Thank you
Unique experience
sarahtO5648OC,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on the V.I.B tour. We were a group of six, which made it feel very bespoke. Our tour guide Liam was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things food related in the local area. He was truly fantastic! The food was delicious, with a good variety of flavours, this catered for many different tastes, with the portion sizes being just about right. Each restaurant owner made time to talk to us about their dishes, which was lovely. Overall a very enjoyable experience.
Yum…yum…yum and a lot of fun
katharineroo,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour, could not have asked for a better guide in Ashley, and a group of fun folk to enjoy wonderful finds, foods and tastes with in Brighton. As we’ve recently moved here, we thought it would be a great way to learn more about our new home town and where to find great food - we were right. From Mexican to Sushi, Sausage Rolls to Gelato, vegetarian fish & chips to cinnamon buns we were well fed with such delicious bites. Can’t recommend enough !
Fantastic day out with parents down visiting
250emw,
Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Liam was so friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Took my parents as a way to show them around Brighton but learnt so much myself (as a local). Would definitely recommend Liam and the VIB tour
Delicious!
tiggam2014,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a delicious and enjoyable 3 hours discovering gorgeous food and hearing brilliant stories behind local food outlets, Liam was a brilliant, fun and easy going guide, thanks Brighton food tours!
I can't stop telling others about it!
C6455TFjustinel,
Jun 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ashley really made the tour enjoyable with lots of funny Brighton history included too. The food and locations were all lovely and varied too and we can't wait to re-visit Casa Azul. We will definitely recommend to others.
Awesome tour & vibes
jaycU5586RY,
May 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Claire took us on an awesome tour of Brighton & the food scene - she mixed some Brighton history with all the info. of the spots we went to as well as behind the scenes info. for all the venues we visited. The food was lush and the company was great - thank you for an awesome day :) Laura & Jay
VIB Tour ticks all the boxes for a top notch day out!
catherinecT9577RN,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well, what an absolutely brilliant day! As lifelong Brightonians, I thought between myself and my two friends, we pretty much knew most eateries in Brighton. I was wrong! We were taken to some marvellous places we hadn’t been to before (by the very knowledgeable Ashley), met the hosts (who told us about their ethos and shared their passion for their food/produce), learnt some interesting facts about Brighton and had the most incredible food. Also, as someone who is gluten free, I was catered for perfectly. I can’t recommend the VIB tour highly enough.
A must do foody tour
sallyh788,
May 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Simone was a fun and interesting guide mixing history, myths and general knowledge during our excellent foody tour around Brighton. We tasted an eclectic mix of food from various Brighton independent providers from a sausage roll stall in the Open Market to vegan sushi in the North Laine then some Sussex cheeses paired with English rosé wine and a veggie feast at a well known BTN landmark restaurant. We concluded this really interesting tour with homemade ice cream on the sea front! What are you waiting for? Sign up today!!
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