London East End & Street Art: Discover London's Cultural History on a Private Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of London’s East End on a private walking tour. Discover iconic street art, explore hidden corners, and learn about the area’s transformation from a criminal underworld to a fashion capital.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • East End - 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.

What's Included
  • Exclusive Tour Guide
  • Operates in All Weather
  • Guided Walking Experience
  • 2.5-Hour Duration
What's Not Included
  • Tour price does NOT include hotel pickup or drop-off (we recommend UBER or Taxi)
  • Tour price does NOT include gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Join us on this 2.5-hour exclusive private walking tour in London, as we delve into the enticing culture, riveting history and unique street art of the East End. A private guide will lead you through the mesmerizing streets of East London where you can marvel at well-known sites such as Shoreditch, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields Market. Gain valuable knowledge about the transformation of this area from a criminal hub in the 1960s to a present-day hotbed for fashion. Revel in the splendid street art by virtuosos like Banksy and Shepard Fairey. In addition, you have the chance to discover parts of London many tourists don’t get to see on our off-the-beaten-path exploration.

  • 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.
Location
Kindertransport statue at Liverpool Street Station
Liverpool Street
Meet your guide outside of the Liverpool Station main entrance by the Bronze statue “Kindertransport” situated outside on the esplanade of the clock tower of the main entrance of Liverpool Station on the corner of Liverpool Street and Old Broad Street.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mike_r
Oct 7, 2023
East end - Brilliant tour, loads of information provided in an entertaining manner Thanks Ivo We really enjoyed your tour
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Amyct1936ip
May 24, 2023
Amazing!! - Ivo did a phenomenal job. I was captivated the entire time. Loved it! The history. The knowledge and the art!!!
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X8954wldenniss
Oct 3, 2022
PERFECT PACE AND KNOWLEDGBLE TOUR GUIDE - 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
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Richard
Sep 25, 2022
Street Art with Becky - 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.
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Rada
Aug 11, 2022
Great tour guide! - 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!
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645pippaj
Jul 27, 2022
Art around the East End and - 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
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372carries
Mar 14, 2022
Kids and adults alike enjoyed this special tour - 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!
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Commander123
Apr 2, 2019
A highlight of our visit to London! - Easy pick-up sight near the underground. Our guide, Becky, did a fantastic job of pointing out street art and her knowledge of the area's history made this a highlight of our time in London. We took many fascinating pictures and have great memories of the East End. Becky couldn't have been more personable, enthusiastic, and informative. We highly recommend this offbeat tour!
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Stephen
Dec 29, 2017
Small Group Walking Tour - Great tour of the East End today with Becky. Learned so much about the area, the culture and of course the street art. Becky is an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. The time passed so quickly, with a surprise on every corner. I have been on many walking tours in cities around the world and this is definitely one I recommend. Do something different next time you are in London and spend an afternoon with Becky learning about the East End and it’s eclectic history. On the practical side, wear good shoes, and at this time of year, wear a worm coat and take an umbrella. Overall - Very pleased will return to do another tour with Becky.
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Rosalbam690
Aug 13, 2023
Disappointing - 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.
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