The 15 East End Tours in London That Justify the Trip

1.Jack The Ripper Tour in London’s East End

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · from $22Our pick

Spend two hours walking Whitechapel with an English-speaking guide, visiting murder sites and hearing how evidence, rumours, and later storytelling shaped the Jack the Ripper case. The route includes Goulston Street and ends where it begins. Past guides have included Ian, Rory, Chris, Jericho, Eva, and Michael, though your guide may differ.

“It was very interesting hearing & also seeing the different locations. 100% recommend”

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2.Shoreditch Street Art Tour London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with a guide focused on street art. You’ll see murals, stencils, paste-ups, stickers, and smaller works while learning about artists, techniques, and the stories behind the walls. Guides include Dave, John, and MD; the English-language tour starts at 10:00 am and lasts about three hours.

“I loved every minute of this tour. Learning about the different types/developmental stages of street art was helpful context. Our delightful guide John, being a street artist himself, helped us understand the community of artists and highlights of those who rose to prominence from the street were to learn. And of course the art itself was fascinating and often quite beautiful!”

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3.Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 389 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Actor Vas Blackwood leads this two-hour walk through Whitechapel and the East End, linking Kray twins sites, the Blind Beggar pub, Repton Boys’ Club and locations from *Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels*. Expect lively storytelling, a sizeable group and plenty of walking. The tour is listed at $41.59 per person and starts at 2:00 pm.

“This is a great tour in the heart of Krayland, and focuses on their life and activities in the Whitechapel/Bethnal Green area. It starts in the famous Blind Beggar pub which is a nice touch. It then goes outside the pub for a long talk ( I did feel this could be shrunk a bit) and then encompasses a walk around the area, including Vallance Road and other key places that featured in The Krays life. It ends in Shoreditch, about a half an hour walk from the starting point so check you know how to get back from there. Vas Blackwood is an engaging, funny and incredibly informative guide.…”

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4.East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $50

Explore Shoreditch and Whitechapel on a two-hour guided street art walk, then make your own piece in a 45-minute spray-painting workshop. Guides such as Laura, Eva, Josh, Natalie, and Ava have led the tour, though your guide may vary. Materials and a card to paint are included; bring an umbrella in case of rain.

“This tour was fantastic! I often struggle between signing up for a tour or just wandering around on my own. Without a doubt I got WAY more out of my visit by having a guide. Laura was not only extremely knowledgeable but she was also enthusiastic and clearly loved sharing what she knew. Also glad that I signed up for the workshop afterward; it was SO much fun!! There was a young, budding artist in our group and Laura was so encouraging with him. Fantastic experience all around.”

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5.PRIVATE London Food Tours – Borough Market, Soho, East End

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend about three hours eating your way through one of London’s food districts with a private English-speaking guide. Choose a Borough Market, Soho or East End route, then follow local stops for dishes such as fish and chips, Chinatown street food, Jewish bagels or British cheese. Guides Tom, David and Sam have led memorable tours.

“Excellent tour guide. Full of knowledge and enthusiasm. Went to places that you would have normally just have walked past. Great experience.”

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6.Private East End Food Tour: 7 Tastings with Bagels & Fish & Chips

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 263 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $249

Walk from Shoreditch High Street to Spitalfields Market with a guide, sampling seven East End dishes and drinks while hearing stories about Brick Lane, its street art, immigrant communities, and local landmarks. The three-hour tour includes bagels, Welsh rarebit, fish and chips, apple crumble, and a secret dish. Groups are limited to 12.

“Crumbl was delish Tacos yum History of Camden very interesting Tom king the tour guide was great Would highly recommend it”

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7.Brick Lane, Shoreditch & Spitalfields Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · from $133

Start at Old Spitalfields Market for a 3.5-hour guided walk through Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Expect eight tastings at six stops, from salt beef beigel and curry to apple crumble, with local food and neighborhood history along the way. Guides including Isaac, Max and Niall bring the East End’s stories to life.

“Our guide Maddi was super friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. The foods at each stop were awesome and hearing the history behind each of them was fantastic. Would highly recommend the East London food tour”

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8.Jack the Ripper Interactive Tour in Whitechapel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · from $22

Trace Jack the Ripper’s Whitechapel crimes on a two-hour walk led by an English-speaking Ripperologist. You’ll visit real crime scenes, hear about the victims’ lives and the inequalities of Victorian London, and use an interactive detective pack to examine evidence. Guides have included Jude, Caylan, Saadiya, Tyson and Alex, though your guide may differ.

“Our guide, Jude, was a wealth of knowledge! I would happily do the tour with him again.”

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9.East End Instagrammable Street Art & Graffiti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · from $49

Walk from Whitechapel Gallery through Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Shoreditch on a two-hour street art tour. Your English-speaking guide points out works by Banksy, Stik, Phlegm and Ben Eine, shares East End stories, and offers a chance to make your own street art. The route ends near Liverpool Street, though the finish can change as the art does.

“Jt was excellent. The guide was fantastic and we learnt a lot abour graffitiand stewet art. The guide was very knowledgeable, very keen to answer all our questions and went to our pace. Highly recommended tour for all ages.”

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10.Great London Food Tour: South Bank, 3 Markets & Brick Lane

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 4 hours · from $93

Follow the Thames from the South Bank to Borough Market, then visit Leadenhall and Spitalfields before a Bengali tasting menu in Brick Lane. Tastings include British pies and oysters, plus Shanghai-style snacks. Guides have included Simon, John and Liv, though your guide may differ.

“We really enjoyed the combination of trying delicious food and learning about the history of the area. Our guide, Liv, was excellent.”

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11.London East End – Guided Walking Tour 12 guests 2,5h

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $61

Join Babylon Tours London for a 2 to 2.5-hour guided walk from Liverpool Street through Petticoat Lane, Spitalfields, Whitechapel, Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Expect street art, market stops and East End history, including the area’s Jack the Ripper associations. Past tours have been led by Jake and Becky, though your guide may differ.

“Becky is an amazing guide. She is so enthusiastic and knows all super well. She studied history and therefor also can always make a link to each political graffiti. She smiles, answers all questions and is a very positive and full of elan. I was there with 2 teenagers who just adored the tour. Can fully recommend her!”

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12.Shoreditch: Street Art & Hidden Gems with a Local Host

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $72

Take a private, two- to four-hour walk through Shoreditch with a local host, matched to your interests and plans. Look for street art, including Banksy pieces, browse Brick Lane’s food stalls and independent shops, and visit the original Boxpark. Past hosts have included Tom, Sara, Maria (MG) and Delia. Food, transport and attraction tickets cost extra.

“What an amazing experience, Tom was such an awesome guide. We had so much fun, absolutely recommended.”

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13.3.5-Hour Shoreditch Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $101

Follow an English-speaking local guide through eight East End stops over three to three and a half hours. Expect salt-beef bagels, Ghanaian cocoa truffles, market street food, ale in a historic pub, fish and chips, tea, dessert and a secret dish, along with stories of Roman burial grounds, the French silk trade and the old East End.

“Small group, lots of variety in what we saw, what we ate. Luke was warm, engaging and showed welcomed hospitality.”

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14.ADVANCED GRAFFITI STREET ART TOUR / SHOREDITCH / EAST LONDON

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $16Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Shoreditch and Brick Lane’s street art. You’ll examine at least three Banksy works, with up to five possible depending on access, and learn about London graffiti, artist Ben Eine, the Robbo-Banksy conflict, and the codes behind the paint. Groups are capped at 15.

“One of the absolute highlights of our trip to London was the street art tour we did in Shoreditch yesterday. Sharon and I joined a small group led by James, who was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the world of graffiti and street art. He took us through hidden alleys and corners of the neighborhood we’d never have found on our own, showing us powerful, surprising, and often moving works of art. It was more than just a visual experience—it sparked great conversations and gave us a whole new perspective on the city. Highly recommend doing this tour with James if you’re in London. It’s an unforgettable way to…”

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15.East End British Food & Drinks Private Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 4 reviews · 3 hours · from $218

Spend three hours with a private English- or Spanish-speaking guide in Shoreditch, Spitalfields, and Brick Lane. The walk pairs fish and chips, a Scotch egg, pie, three drinks, and coffee with pub stops and East End stories. Guides Jack and Dom have earned praise for lively, entertaining tours, though one booking raised a serious concern about food and drinks not being served.

“The tour was great. We couldn't have asked for a better guide. Jack is really energetic and entertaining and full of knowledge. Thank you Jack for providing us with 3 hours of fun and adventures.”

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