East End Tours and Activities

Journey through the sinister world of organized crime with a 2-hour walking tour through London’s East End! Guided by actor Vas Blackwood—hear real histories and fictitious recreations of London’s gangster underworld.  Visit filming locations and learn about the notorious Kray Twins, London’s premier mobsters in the mid-20th century, and former bad boy Lenny McLean.

Discover a new side of London’s vibrant and cultural East End on this women’s history-themed walking tour. Pick between morning and afternoon tour times, meet your guide at Tower Hill, and set off on foot. As you explore the neighborhoods of the East End, you’ll learn about the area’s rich mix of cultures and long history. Discover historical monuments, learn about the groundbreaking women who lived and worked here, and listen as your guide gives voice to Jack the Ripper’s victims, suffragettes, and more.

Follow in the footsteps of London’s most notorious serial killer on this spine-chilling Jack the Ripper walking tour – if you dare! Follow your guide on a 2-hour stroll around the dimly lit alleyways and eerie backstreets of East London, where the gruesome murders took place. Along the way uncover the truths and myths about Jack the Ripper’s reign of terror and hear the many theories about the as-yet-unidentified murderer.

Capture England’s quintessential pub culture on a half-day historic pub tour, ideal for lovers of history and beer. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll visit six historic pubs—all of which date back to the Great Fire of London in 1666—in areas such as Farringdon, Clerkenwell, and the East End. In each venue, you’ll learn about the location’s history and enjoy a small beer or soft drink.

Jack the Ripper is one of the world’s most notorious serial killers and the identity of the gruesome murderer has police baffled to this day. Take a walk through Victorian London and unravel the mysteries of Jack the Ripper on this private 2-hour walking tour, as you explore the markets, historic pubs, and alleyways of East London.

East London boasts an ever-changing tableau of street art, representative of the area’s cultural melting-pot. On this private walking tour, explore one of the city’s coolest corners alongside a local guide. Discover the origin of Cockney rhyming slang, browse the vintage boutiques of Shoreditch and inhale the fragrant aromas of Brick Lane’s curry houses, all the while passing vibrant examples of street art. This private tour allows you to customize your itinerary and receive undivided attention from your guide.

London’s East End is the epicenter of the city’s vibrant street art scene, and the stomping ground of legendary street artists such as Shepard Fairey, Eine, and Banksy. This 2.5-hour small-group walking tour will take you through East London’s coolest neighborhoods, where you’ll discover colorful street art, learn about the notorious Jack the Ripper, stroll down Brick Lane, and visit the famous Spitalfields Market.