The 15 Best East End & Shoreditch Tours

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

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

Spend two hours walking through Whitechapel and London’s East End, visiting murder sites linked to Jack the Ripper, examining Goulston Street clues, and weighing old theories with guides such as Ian, Rory, Chris, and Jericho. Expect vivid storytelling, documentary images, and a serious look at the Victorian setting.

“It was amazing! The Tour Guide was very funny and respectful. He explained a lot backstories and showed us interesting places. The way he told us about the stories was very exciting.”

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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 into Shoreditch with guides such as Dave, John, or MD. Over about three hours, you’ll see murals, stickers, stencils, paste-ups, bronze pieces, and Banksy works while learning how to read the art and its setting.

“This was a fantastic tour! We saw so much great street art and learned about the artists and the culture. And got great lunch recommendation too!”

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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

Walk through Whitechapel and the East End with actor Vas Blackwood, known for Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. Hear stories of the Kray twins, Lenny McLean, Barbara Windsor, and Brown Bread Fred, then visit film locations tied to the cult movie.

“It’s amazing. Something very different and a chance to meet Vas! Entertains you from start to finish. Lots of information along the way, told by the very entertaining Vas.”

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4.East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop

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

Walk from Spitalfields through Shoreditch and Whitechapel with guides such as Laura, Eva, Josh, or Natalie, learning how London’s street art works and why it matters. Finish with a 45-minute spray-paint session at Alternative London Studio, where you create a piece on card to take home.

“Absolutely fabulous thing to do. Date day. We were late and the team were so helpful we managed to catch the tour with a Josh. He was animated and informed. Fabulous, erudite introduction to the origins and delights of street art. The are soo class in the studio was so fun. We are hooked. My creation looks great on my wall. Can’t wait for the kids to be old enough to go (about 10 years). We want to go back and learn more about free hand spray techniques.”

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

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

Choose a private London food tour through Borough Market, Soho, or the East End. Guides such as Tom, David, and Sam lead you to generous servings of street food, pub fare, market specialties, and desserts. Expect a welcome cocktail, local stories, and enough food for a full meal.

“My daughter and I took this private SoHo tour with David and it was one of the best food tours I have ever taken, and I have taken many. David introduced us to new foods and an elevated version of favorites. He pairs that with great local knowledge of the area. David is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his tours. He is also very funny and personable. Highly recommended!!”

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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 Shoreditch and Spitalfields with a guide such as Ryan, Jenny, Theo, or Billie, stopping for bagels, truffles, Welsh rarebit, fish and chips, apple crumble, a secret dish, and a drink. Expect a generous three-hour food-and-history tour for up to 12 people.

“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

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with an English-speaking guide such as Isaac, Max, or Flic. Expect eight tastings at six independent food stops, including curry, salt beef beigel, British comfort food, and apple crumble, mixed with East End history and street art.

“We had a great east end food tour. Flic was likely the best tour guide i have ever experienced. She was incredibly animated and full of information. The tour was well paced and full of delicious food. We felt the tour was well worth the price we payed and would recommend it to anyone visiting London.”

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8.Jack the Ripper Interactive Tour in Whitechapel

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 45 reviews · from $22

Walk Whitechapel with a Ripperologist guide such as Jude, Caylan, or Saadiya, following the murders in chronological order. You’ll visit real crime scenes, hear the victims’ stories, discuss Ripper theories, and use a detective pack during this two-hour English-language tour.

“This was a really thorough and informative tour. Caylan was extremely knowledgeable and fun and centered the tour around the lives of the victims and the residents of Whitechapel at the time of the murders. This extra context gave us a lot of insight into Victorian society and the massive inequalities present between the haves and have-nots and was also a reminder to think critically about giving a face and a voice to marginalized groups. Would recommend!”

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9.East End Instagrammable Street Art & Graffiti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · from $49

Follow an English-speaking guide through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch to see Banksy, Stik, Phlegm, Ben Eine, Thierry Noir, and changing wall art. You will hear East End stories, stop for photos, and may create your own street art.

“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

Walk from Shakespeare’s Globe along the Thames, sample British classics and market food, then sit down to Bengali dishes in Brick Lane. Guides such as Simon, John, and Liv lead the English-language tour, which includes food and drinks but not transport.

“Excellent tour! Simon was a wonderful guide and the included stops were fantastic. Would absolutely recommend!”

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11.Street Art & Hidden Gems with a Local Host

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

See Shoreditch through a private host matched to your interests. Expect Banksy pieces, Brick Lane food and shops, independent galleries, local markets, and the original Boxpark. Guides such as Tom, Delia, Sara, and Maria have led relaxed, personal walks.

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

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12.3.5-Hour Shoreditch Street Food Tour

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

Join an English-speaking local guide for a 3 to 3.5-hour walk from Shoreditch High Street Station. You’ll visit eight food stops, taste British, Jewish, Indian, Asian, and Ghanaian flavors, hear East End stories, and return to the starting point.

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

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

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

Join James from Jam Graffiti Tours for a two-hour walk through Shoreditch and Brick Lane. Study Banksy, Ben Eine, Team Robbo, graffiti slang, artistic styles, politics, and gentrification in a small group of up to 15 people.

“James was so knowledgeable and clearly understands the London grafifti scene. He covered the history, social and political aspects of graffiti and street art, and was able to answer every question he was asked. He also made sure that everyone felt included. Really great tour!”

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14.East End British Food & Drinks Private Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours eating and drinking across East London with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide. You will visit Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Old Spitalfields Market, with fish and chips, a Scotch egg, pie, three drinks, and coffee included. Jack and Dom have led especially lively tours.

“Would be great if we actually had food and drinks on a food tour”

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15.Bermondsey Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Join beer expert Paul for a 3.5-hour walk along Bermondsey’s Beer Mile. Visit four changing tap rooms, taste a half or two-thirds pint at each, and learn how to judge beer by style, aroma, flavor, and finish. Group size is limited to 14.

“Bewertung für die Biertasting Tour mit Paul: Ein rundum gelungener Nachmittag! Paul war authentisch, unglaublich fachkundig und hat die Tour individuell auf unsere Gruppe abgestimmt. Mit viel Leidenschaft und Insiderwissen führte er uns durch echte Londoner Pubs und ließ uns besondere Biere entdecken. Kein 08/15-Touristenprogramm – sondern echtes London, ehrlich und mit Charakter. Absolut empfehlenswert! Cheers🍻”

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