Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood
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2 hours
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Learn about the godfathers of British crime on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End, led by ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood! Vas is instantly recognizable as on-screen gangster Rory Breaker, having a wealth of knowledge about the villains (both on-screen and real) involved in London’s murky underworld. Hear tales of the notorious Kray twins while visiting sites around Whitechapel and the East End that are linked to them, and see iconic film locations from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.’
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
What To Expect
East End
Meet your guide – Vas Blackwood (famous for playing Rory Breaker in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as Only Fools and Horses in which he played the robber Lennox 'Shadow' Gilbey) - in Whitechapel, the gritty heart of London’s East End. Then set off on your 2-hour walking tour of the area, visiting film and TV program locations as well as real-life places associated with London’s criminal underworld. Famously the stomping ground of the Kray twins (Ronnie and Reggie) who terrorized the East End during the 1950s and 60s, the area is rich with sites linked to them. Pay a visit to Repton Boys’ Club, where the twins learned to box, and see the Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie killed an arch rival – one of the ruthless acts that propelled him from mere gangster into an East End celebrity icon (albeit a feared one).
The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
Having rubbed shoulders with many of London’s ex-gangsters to prepare for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Vas Blackwood has countless tales to tell, and you’ll hear the best as you walk from site to site. Learn about ‘The Guv’nor,’ Lenny McLean, a gangster-turned-good guy who started his criminal resume as a bareknuckle fighter before going on to act in popular UK TV programs, like Eastenders and The Bill. You'll also hear tales of Barbara Windsor – a much-loved London actress who married one of the Krays' feared associates Ronnie Knight -- as well as discovering the dastardly doings of Brown Bread Fred, a chap nicknamed after the cockney rhyming slang in which ‘brown bread’ means 'dead' in reference to the murders he committed. See the pub used as Samoan Jo’s in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, as well as Hatchet Harry’s office, where ‘Porn King’ Harry Lonsdale worked in the film.
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Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood
Reviews
376 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
FarAway52927008782,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic time. Very informative. Very funny. We learnt a lot. Great tour guide. Vas had done his homework. He made it a great afternoon.
Good Tour for Kray's rather than Gangster.
lisaoP8541NP,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We overall enjoyed the tour, but it was too long and was not a circular tour, it was very Kray based so if like us you were hoping to hear about other gangsters post and prior to the Kray's it does not cover if not linked to the Krays. Also some parts we went to the link was very tenuis, these need to be reviewed as quite a few people were not interested in those including us. Vas was very entertaining, but the chat about filming and taking pictures could have been a quick 2 mins not a 10 minute lecture and it also made us think before taking pictures as if he was busy you could not interrupt him to keep getting permission.
Gangster Tour from The Blind Beggar!
Leaddata20,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First Class! Vas Blackwood was superb, informative, funny and a great host! The tour was very interesting walking around the east end of London! Got a surprise tour around Repton Boxing Club as a bonus!
Gangster Tour
S251XHjulieg,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed The Gangster Tour with Vas. Highly entertaining as well as learning a lot about The Krays and others. Would definitely recommend and definitely go again.
Amazing tour
dannysP4187HP,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We’ve done a few tours in London but this was honestly the best one we’ve ever done! Couldn’t recommend it enough any one into the Kray twins would love this and it’s definitely a must do seen so much and learned so much!
Gangster Tour
S251XHjulieg,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thoroughly enjoyed The Gangster Tour. Vas was very knowledgeable friendly and entertaining. Will definitely recommend.
Deeper insight into the Kray twins
Andy D,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vas gives a deeper level of insight into life For the Kray twins, and he does it in his own distinct style. It’s a fun experience, though not for you if you get offended by swearing. Really interesting places and information. The guy’s obviously done his research and has a passion for the topic.
Vas was a great, funny...
Sarah M,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Vas was a great, funny and informative tour guide. We had a right laugh, as well as learning a lot about the 'Gangster world'. Would definitely recommend!
Fun and facts
FarAway64947017238,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vas is an excellent guide - entertaining, engaging, knowledgeable. The tour wasn’t just fun and informative, it also contained some really interesting and unexpectedly thought provoking details.
Humour humour humour
Neil D,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I attended 8/11 From the first introduction Vas was very friendly,endearing and affable,he made us and the whole of the visitors very welcoming and we were made to feel each and every one of us were his friends His stories were amazing He is so well educated and well informed Vas is very accommodating to engage and have photographs taken We couldn’t recommend this view highly enough We would definitely revisit just to spend time with this LEGEND 👏👏👏
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