A Ball of Chalk - Guided Private East End Walk
Overview
For a London that feels more like home to a Londoner than the pomp and grandeur of Westminster, head to Spitalfields for a small-group experience like no other.
Historically much poorer than its cousin to the west, it has in more recent times found its fortune in skyscrapers and creatives- a true rags to riches tale.
The stories heard here are not of kings and politicians but of the real people who made this area- cockneys and costermongers, brave Blitz-era civilians and Eastern European Jewish settlers, Bengali Muslims and fleeing French Protestants, artists, fashionistas, trendsetters, foodies, radicals, 1950s gangs, Victorian murderers, workhouse paupers and everybody in between.
You’ll duck into the backstreets to discover hipster markets and Beigel shops, old breweries, a religious building that tells of centuries of immigration, 18th century weaver houses, old taverns, unbelievable street art from Banksy to Stik, global cuisine and a very different side to our fair city.
What's Included
- Private guided walk of the East End including Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Any entrance costs
Meeting Location
Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Shoreditch Station
Bethnal Green Road, London, UK
What To Expect
Brick Lane Jamme Masjid
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Brick Lane
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Ten Bells
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Spitalfields Market E1
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Spitalfields Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Old Truman Brewery
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-278452P4
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