Private East End Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Spitalfields Market
- Discover vibrant street art in Shoreditch
- Visit iconic Brick Lane curry houses
- Learn about East End's rich cultural heritage
- Experience hidden gems off the beaten path
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Spitalfields and Brick Lane
- Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
- Expert local guide with in-depth knowledge
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
This building is truly the story of the waves of immigrants who came and settled in this area over hundreds of years as a Christian church, a Jewish synagogue and now Mosque to the local Bengali community. Visiting outside
From curry mile to the hipster record and vintage stores that line this historic street, you will discover an area alive with street art, great food and stories beyond measure. Visiting outside
A jolly good British boozer that used to carry the name of an infamous serial who became indelibly linked with its history- Jack the Ripper. Hear about the terrible crimes he committed in this area. Visiting inside
The Old ‘Worst Street in London’ Rife with poverty, this street once housed the local rookery or slum- take an uncomfortable journey back in time to a Spitalfields a world away from what it is now. Visiting outside
Starting life as a flesh, fowl and roots market in 1638, licensed by King Charles I, you are more likely to find cool clothing and hand painted crafts in this market today alongside an air richly scented with the wonderful street food vendors that trade here. Visiting Inside
We have always liked beer here in London, that’s no secret. Find out the history of an iconic London brewery here followed by a little crash-course in the tastes of Shoreditch for your evening ahead. Visiting Outside
Meeting point
Start Location
Whitechapel Art Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High Street, London, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; please specify your preferred start time.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations are subject to the provider's policy.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the 3-hour tour.
- Bring a camera to capture the vibrant street art and historic sites.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
0All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Fantastic!
Fantastic guide, fantastic place. Frances told us an array of stories about the history and soul of the area. He’s very knowledgeable and has lots of personal experiences in the area that helped illustrate its character. Will come back for more!
Great walking tour!
The tour was so great!! And Francis was wonderful and so nice. Very knowledgeable and helpful. We loved it!!
Good Pace and Interesting
I really enjoyed this East End walk. Francis was knowledgeable about the area both past and present and had some really interesting stories to tell. Good pace so that it didn't feel rushed and was a really pleasant way to spend a couple of hours
Perfect afternoon experience!
Highly recommend this tour. My husband and I had a great time on the tour. I've been on lots of tours, both walking and bus tours, and Francis was the best guide I've ever had. He was patient and a gentleman in every way. He was also the most knowledgeable guide I've ever seen.
Excellent
An excellent guided walking tour of the East End of London. Our guide was Francis who was very informative and made the event fun and entertaining as well as educational. A great way to spend an afternoon. I would highly recommend it.