London Street Art Tour of the East End Exclusive Walking Tour
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Discover the culture, history, and street art of the East End on this Exclusive 2.5-hour private guided walking tour in London. Follow a private guide through the streets and alleys of east London, and take in top sites of interest such as Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Spitalfields Market. Learn of the area’s transformation from 1960s criminal underworld to modern-day fashion capital, and admire beautiful street art by talented artists like Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Along the way, step off the beaten track to explore corners of London many visitors miss.
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Meet your private guide at 10am or 2pm in east London, then head through the vibrant streets to begin your walking tour. Home to some of the capital’s most talented street artists, east London is alive with etchings, stencils and artwork in all styles and colors. Explore areas such as Brick Lane, Shoreditch, and Spitalfields Market, and gain insight into their transformation from working-class neighborhoods to trendy centers of fashion and art. Along the way, enjoy a cultural overview of London’s East End — from its troubled years under the control of the Kray Twins to today — and admire diverse street art by the likes of Shepard Fairey and Banksy. Learn of the origins of Cockney rhyming slang and the rise of hipsters in Shoreditch, stroll past bustling curry houses and stylish galleries, and soak up the atmosphere in this colorful corner of London. When your walking tour comes to an end, wave goodbye to your guide at Shoreditch High Street Station.
After meeting your guide by Liverpool Street Station, you will make your way to Petticoat Lane Market, a world-famous market established over 400 years ago by the French Huguenots who sold petticoats and lace from the stalls. It is known today for selling mainly clothes for men, women and children.
You will then visit Artillery Passage, where you will be offered a glimpse into 17th Century London. Despite the modern urban changes made, the conservation area will offer you a view into narrow lanes, passages and courtyards, where you will get a rare snapshot of the historic inner city.
Next you will explore Old Spitalfields Market, one of the finest surviving Victorian Market halls in London. Built in the 1800s, the market was refurbished in the early 2000s and is now one of the city’s most unique shopping, eating and drinking destinations with an array of boutique fashion, design and lifestyle stores and distinctive restaurants.
Afterwards you will walk through Whitechapel, the location of the infamous Whitechapel Murders of Jack the Ripper in the late 1880s.
You will then visit Brick Lane, a popular location in East London. Running from Bethnal Green through Spitalfields all the way to Whitechapel, the street is known for its breweries and markets whilst also the home to a striving artistic community. Walking along, you will be able to enjoy all the impressive street art around you.
You will also walk along Shoreditch High Street, the old main street of Shoreditch. The street provides a perfect base for visitors looking to check out trendy bars and authentic restaurants and always has vibrant atmosphere.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- It is imperative that you provide us with guests MOBILE PHONE NUMBER (including country code)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Notes: The tour route may be affected by national celebrations. When this occurs, we will provide guests with an alternative route still being able to see all the highlights on the tour. In these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts. No large bags or suitcases are allowed during this tour. We recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, umbrella in case of rain and hat during summer. Due to increased security measures at many attractions some can’t be visited from the inside.
Reviews(12)
Fantastic tour w/ Becky L! She made the history of the neighborhoods incredibly interesting and the street art we saw was vivid and varied! We loved this tour and highly recommend it!
Ivo was an incredible guide! He made us fall in love with London in a whole new way. His respect for history and the waves of art and culture that continue to come through London is inspiring and exciting!
Brilliant tour, loads of information provided in an entertaining manner Thanks Ivo We really enjoyed your tour
Very average experience with a tour guide that appeared to be more interested in talking about himself than the street art. Don't waste your money, book a different tour.
Ivo did a phenomenal job. I was captivated the entire time. Loved it! The history. The knowledge and the art!!!
Deviating from the trip to visit 11 Elder Street to see my Great Grandfathers house. Tour guide was very well versed and gave us good lunch spot to eat upon completion of tour. thanks
Becky was an excellent guide. She knew the origins, development, meaning, and context of the street art and we got a good feel for the east end. She knew the history of the area and added a lot of details such as architecture and Jack the Ripper.
Jake was an amazing tour guide! We were lucky to only have a few people on this tour, so we were able to ask a lot of questions. He gave us so much more than an art tour! He’s a foodie, and a Londoner himself. We highly recommend this tour!
We had an amazing tour with Becky around the East end. She gave us a history of the area to provide context to the street art that we were viewing. She was extremely knowledgeable and informative. We would highly recommend the tour. We plan on coming back to take another when we are in town. We know there will be new artists popping up.🤗 Heidi and Pippa
becky was a great tour guide she was really entertaining and motivated our kids 13 and 9 were really in to it they loved the tour becky was really kind, and showed us some nice restaurants on the way great tour the meeting point was right by the underground lovely tour we love becky:> from margaux (the nine year old) Now from the mom: This is an excellent tour. We've been to London many times, and can highly recommend this "off the beaten path" tour; it was great to experience something new. Becky was a great guide -- informative about the street art and the area, and a great storyteller too. It was a highlight of our trip, and we will look for other tours from Becky in the future!
