Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

Walking Tour around Spitalfields in the East End of London

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About This Tour in London

Join us on a walking tour of sightseeing and storytelling, devised by London's leading blogger and guided by a member of the local community in Spitalfields. Ramble through two thousand years of culture in the heart of London and encounter some of the people and places that make this ancient neighbourhood distinctive. Discover Spitalfields’ rich and diverse history of resourcefulness driven by successive waves of migration from across the world - Huguenots, Jews, Irish and Bengalis among many others - telling the story of how modern Britain was created.

Why Visit London?

London is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, London offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes London one of the world's most visited cities.

Getting to London

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What's Included

  • Tea and cakes baked to a 1720 recipe served in a 300 year old house

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who cannot stand and walk for two hours

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

Nicholas Hawksmoor's masterpiece of English Baroque

Our tours begin and conclude outside the entrance to Christ Church, Spitalfields in Commercial Street. The meeting point is a 10 minute walk from Liverpool St Station. Please be early or on time as we cannot wait for latecomers.

End Point

Our tours begin and conclude outside the entrance to Christ Church, Spitalfields in Commercial Street. The meeting point is a 10 minute walk from Liverpool St Station. Please be early or on time as we cannot wait for latecomers.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

Nicholas Hawksmoor's masterpiece of English Baroque

We meet people whose lives were bound up...

We meet people whose lives were bound up with with this institution to minster to the needs of Jewish immigrants who came from East Europe, the area now known as the Ukraine

We learn the story of this ancient market

We reveal the purpose of this astonishing medieval survival

We visit the site of the Priory of St Mary Spital

We tell the story of the brewery through the lives of two women who worked there

We tell the story of this famous thoroughfare...

We tell the story of this famous thoroughfare and the ongoing controversy over its future

We reveal the history of this building which...

We reveal the history of this building which is emblematic of the history of Spitalfields - a Huguenot Chapel that became a Synagogue that became a Mosque

We tell the story behind these fine eighteenth century houses

We visit the herb garden of the 17th century herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper

We put our feet up in a 18th... 30 minutes

We put our feet up in a 18th century drawing room, overlooking Christ Church Spitalfields, at the end of our tour and enjoy tea and cakes baked to a recipe of 1720

Frequently Asked Questions

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