Tours and Tickets by Alternative London
2-Hour East London Walking Tour: Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch
Beyond London’s most popular landmarks, it isn’t always easy for visitors to follow in locals’ footsteps. But, this guided walking tour through East London breaks down barriers and gives you a cultural immersion in the city’s most creative and eclectic neighborhoods. See lively Spitalfields Market, trendy Shoreditch, and diverse Brick Lane on foot. Learn about the area’s history and discover the vibrant street art that East London is famous for.
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2 hours
Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London
Discover some of London’s most vibrant street art—and even learn basic graffiti techniques yourself—on this combination walking tour and workshop. Meet your guide near Old Street station, and venture to Hoxton and Shoreditch: two of London’s hippest, most artistic areas. Venture off the typical tourist trail, and discover of-the-minute street art pieces, created by leading international artists. Then, take part in a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn how to spray paint, cut stencils, and more.
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3 hours
Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London
Discover why some of the most talented London artists eschew the galleries on this guided street art walking tour, where arts enthusiasts can even practice techniques common to street art. Join your guide on an art walk, where you see examples of some of the best pieces in the city. Then try your hand at stenciling and spray painting yourself, with a local artist to show you the basics.
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4 hours
East London Food Tour
East London is home to a thriving food scene, and on this tour, follow in locals’ footsteps to some of the area’s most esteemed eateries and street food traders. With just a small group for company, you’ll set off in time for lunch and will enjoy numerous samples, from Italian and Portuguese dishes to Jamaican specialties. As you go, learn more about the East End and its vibrant history from your guide.
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3 hours
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Brilliant tour. I live locally and wanted to hear some new stories, and fresh perspectives on the art in the area. It was exactly what i hoped for. Yaz is a brilliant story teller, and all round great person. Would highly recommend.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 2 days ago
Thank you so much! We're really thrilled you enjoyed your tour with Yaz. Stay safe, Alt Ldn
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Informative and personable guided tour of street art. Good local knowledge of where to see the best examples and how they are painted. Also interesting to hear about the history of Shoreditch, and how waves of immigration have enriched the area. One mark subtracted for defending the mural of caricature Jewish figures playing Monopoly on the backs of the oppressed. I looked up what the artist (Mear One) had to say: "“Some of the older white Jewish folk in the local community had an issue with me portraying their beloved #Rothschild or #Warburg etc as the demons they are". How can you have ever thought this to be anything but racist?…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Thanks for joining the tour and for the positive feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the art and the history of immigration that shaped the area. Regarding the piece you mentioned, it was painted 7 years ago and is no longer there. This was a discussion we had as you had asked for an example of a contentious piece while we were at that particular wall. I said that while the artist was painting it, he had described to me that it was a piece about bankers so I had no idea it could be seen as racist as it was a work in progress. When it was finished however, this was pointed out and he later made the statement you refer to and I obviously in no way condoned this. It was quickly painted over and rightly so. Street Art is a platform for people to convey their thoughts and ideas – good and bad. This doesn’t mean in any way I agree with all of the pieces - far from it. All I can do is give you the information, context and conversations I’ve had with the artists. Thanks again for joining, hope to see you again in the future.
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My husband took the advantage of less crowds to act as tourists in London. We were recommended The Alternative Tour of East London. It was a highlight of our stay. Gary was attentive and very knowledgeable not only about street art, but about the history of the area. This tour is a must. We thoroughly enjoyed and would highly recommend. …
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 2 days ago
We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves on our tour! Thank you for the excellent rating. We'd love you to have you on another one of our activities again. All the best, Alt Ldn
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It was a great tour with interesting information about the historical trajectories of the area as well as fascinating insights into the local street art and graffiti scene. I would definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting London.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 5 days ago
What an informative review - thank you so much for the 5*. we're really pleased you learnt a bit more about the wider Shoreditch area as well as our street art speciality. All the best, Alt Ldn
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It was my second street art walking tour and it didn’t disappoint as was so different to the first! Educational, inspirational and thought provoking, the perfect way to spend a Saturday morning.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 5 days ago
Thank you so much for this great review! Our tours are constantly changing as we have to adapt to the changes in the art - we're so pleased you enjoyed your second tour with us. We'd love to see you again soon!
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