East End & Street Art Guided Walking Tour Semi-Private 12ppl Max

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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.

100% Satisfaction Guarantee – Important Details We stand by our commitment to providing the best tour experience. If for any reason your experience did not meet expectations, we offer a 100% Guarantee under the following conditions: 1. Contact Us Within 24 Hours – To qualify for any potential refund or resolution, you must reach out to us within 24 hours of your tour. 2. Give Us a Chance to Make It Right – Before posting any negative reviews online, please allow us the opportunity to address your concerns. We take pride in our customer service and are committed to finding a fair solution. To request a resolution, please contact us at after tour. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to ensuring every guest has an amazing experience!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Semi-Private Walking Tour

Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours

Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum

Professional Tour Guide

Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)

Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)

Tour is NOT available for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair

What To Expect

East End

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Petticoat Lane Market

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.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

UPGRADE AS PRIVATE TOUR

Private Guide Just For You: Private Walking Tour; Professional Tour Guide Exclusively For You; Duration 2 - 2.5 Hours; Tour Will Run, Rain Or Shine

SEMI-PRIVATE 12ppl Max English

"Semi-Private" Means Group Size Is Never More Than 12 Guests Maximum This option NOT FOR WHEELCHAIRS.

Reviews

5.00

23 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Darcy is great!
mosesh617,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Moses H,
Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Darcy was great! Great balance of street art, history, and a local to tell you about all things England/London. Good times!
Very enjoyable
Sean N,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting & enjoyable. Lawrence is a knowledgeable local and great guide. Heaps of interesting art & local stories
Fantastic street art tour
377 liseh,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Great walk slightly out of the main tourist attractions
Karen B,
May 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Fabulous to see a different part of the city!
karenbC8173GT,
Jan 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Wonderful chance to explore an area undergoing change
Soccermomirv,
Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Totally suggest this tour
Jessica W,
Nov 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ivo did a superb job. Super knowledgeable, friendly. I would completely suggest this tour for the street art and some history. Great job!
A perfect combo of new & old on 1 tour!
Kristin F,
Nov 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
If you like art and enjoy walking, this tour is for you
karencM315ZN,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wesley was our guide, and WOW, what a great experience. He was very knowledgeable about the street art and we couldn’t have been more pleased with our experience. I’ve never seen an original Banksy, and he showed us several. Highly recommend!