London Street Art Tour of the East End Semi-Private 12ppl Max
Description
Get off the beaten path in East London on a 2.5 hour semi-private (12 Guest Maximum) guided walking tour. Our local guides will take you 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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From the origins of Cockney rhyming slang to the hipsters of Shoreditch via the curry houses of Brick Lane, this neighborhood is a proud representation of the vast melting-pot that is London. Notorious as the hunting ground of 19th century serial killer Jack the Ripper, it’s now home to London's best street art including Shepard Fairey and Banksy. The East End is alive with contradictions and colorful characters, and we’ll introduce you to our favorites, like the many vendors at Spitalfields Market. We’ll explore the streets and neighborhoods that will leave you wanting to stick around and mingle with the hipsters all afternoon.
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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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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)
- Minimum numbers apply. This tour will not run without a minimum of 2 guests to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 12 people per tour allowed
- 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.
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Reviews(24)
Becky was an incredible guide. She kept both my kids entertained and we saw so much cool street art!
Darcy was great. So amazing to have a local person tell you about the real stories going on in the area and with England. He was very knowledgeable about the street art that we viewed and gave us lots of other great local tips about where to go and what to see
Darcy was great! Great balance of street art, history, and a local to tell you about all things England/London. Good times!
Very interesting & enjoyable. Lawrence is a knowledgeable local and great guide. Heaps of interesting art & local stories
We had a wonderful tour with Colin. He was knowledgeable about the art, the artists and the neighbourhood’s history. We really enjoyed our time in Shoreditch and would highly recommend this tour.
absolutely brilliant and informative tour of a different part of London. We had all worked or lived in London and were visiting for a weekend this was really enjoyable.
Becky our tour guide was fantastic! Enthusiastic, professional and knowledgeable. We really enjoyed seeing all the different artwork and learning about the local history. Would definitely recommend - a great alternative to the usual London city tour and showed us a fabulous part of the capital.
Really enjoyed the chance to explore the area and learn the history as well see the surprising street art. We wanted the chance to understand East London since this was an area we hadn’t yet explored on our previous trips. We covered all of the areas we were curious about Spitalfields, Brick Lane, Shoreditch), leaving a clear impression of where we might return for further exploration. Having a guide meant we not only saw the street art (and some out of the way pieces) but were better able to place it in historical context. Beckey was wonderful! Enthusiastic, interesting and made an effort to interact with each of us, making us feel welcomed and included.
Ivo did a superb job. Super knowledgeable, friendly. I would completely suggest this tour for the street art and some history. Great job!
We absolutely loved this tour of the East End, with the perfect mixture of historical information (from the Huguenots to the Jewish community to the current Bangladeshi community), while taking in the incredible modern street art! Becky was so knowledgeable, and really knew her history & art - pointing out the smallest art (which we’d walked right by multiple times) to some amazing large murals. She made Spitalfields and Shoreditch really come alive for us! Highly recommend this tour, and especially Becky as your guide!
