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Come on an adventure through the amazon colour and vibe of East London. Welcome to the Cool Cats playground of Brick Lane, Spitalfields, Petticoat Lane and the ultra hip Shoreditch! On this tour you will head off the beaten track to discover 3D art made from potatoes and chewing gum, Amazon Banksy, D*Face and other artists. Sample the wares of the best and coolest markets in town, enjoy the explosive vibe of colour, music and stories as you hear from a younger urban generation of Londoners - politics, satire, laughter and true inner city London culture - an excellent way to understand the real London.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet you at the hotel's concierge desk. If there is no concierge desk then we will meet you at the front desk / lobby of the hotel. If you are at an Airbnb or alternative accommodation, your guide will be waiting outside the property 5 minutes before your tour start time.
Itinerary
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1Petticoat Lane Market
Wander through this historic market as tales of immigration, trade, and hustle reveal how generations of Londoners built new lives street by street.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Frying Pan Alley
Step into this narrow passage where smoky kitchens and medieval street life once clanged and sizzled, echoing with the sounds of old London.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Fashion Street
Stroll along this quietly stylish road as stories of silk weavers, tailors, and trendsetters reveal how fashion and survival shaped Spitalfields.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old Spitalfields Market
Explore this beautifully restored market where centuries of buying, selling, and social change meet beneath a Victorian roof.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Spitalfields Market E1
Soak up the buzz of modern Spitalfields as your guide uncovers how this once-rough trading ground became one of London’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Christ Church Spitalfields
Gaze up at Hawksmoor’s imposing masterpiece as dark symbolism, plague-era fear, and whispered legends linger in its shadow.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Brick Lane
Walk this legendary street where curry houses, street art, and counterculture collide, shaped by waves of migrants and rebels.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Ely's Yard Food Trucks
Pause in this hidden courtyard to taste the present-day flavours of a neighbourhood built on centuries of movement and change.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Redchurch Street
Explore this creative spine of Shoreditch where independent shops and bold ideas transformed an industrial backstreet into a cultural hotspot.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Village Underground
Stand beneath graffiti-covered train carriages as art, music, and rebellion rumble through one of London’s most iconic creative spaces.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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