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Secrets of Spitalfields Private Walking Tour

New To The Site! London, England

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3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Overview

Most people know of this are because of its infamous connection with Jack The Ripper but there is 2,000 years of history here with an incredibly rich history and vibrant culture so join us for this very special tour that will reveal the fantastic heritage of Spitalfields without ever mentioning you-know-who.

We will visit Plague Pits and scenes of terrible crimes and events but also of sites of pioneering hospitals, alms houses, soup kitchens and asylums.

These days Spitalfields is also incredibly trendy with a unique mix found nowhere else on Earth and we don't even mean the great food and markets.

Everywhere in Spitalfields, culture and vibrancy goes hand in hand with history, poverty and misery and we will see the old subterranean Charnel House within a few seconds walk of the wonderful Spitalfields Market.

There is no where like Spitalfields and we’re convinced that if you are looking for something totally different then this is the tour for you.

What's Included

  • Private Guided Walking Tour through Spitalfields in the East End of London

    Meeting and Pickup

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    Aldgate High Street
    London EC3N 1AH, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Liverpool Street
    London EC2M 7PY, UK

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    Start Time • Daily 10:30 AM

    What To Expect

    The Hoop and Grapes

    The oldest licenced house in the City of London. A lovely old Tudor pub from 1593 with a fascinating history in this no-mans land between the City and Whitechapel.
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    3 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Botolph's Aldgate

    There's been a church here for well over 1,000 years and many famous people such as Sir Isaac Newton and Daniel Defoe have worshipped here. The beautifully landscaped gardens hide a terrible secret beneath!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Aldgate Pump

    The infamous Aldgate Pump (of death) not only has a remarkable history but inspired a phrase in 'Cockney' English.Nearby we will see ruins of the old Trinity Priory.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Katherine Cree

    Londons hardest to find cemetery is right opposite an infamous murder spot.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tomb of the Unknown Roman Girl

    Discovered when preparatory works for the Gherkin where being made.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)

    One of the most iconic of the modern generation of London skyscrapers
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bevis Marks

    The oldest surviving Synagogue in what was once a very Jewish area of London.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Houndsditch

    This was once a notorious part of London just outside the City Walls
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Devonshire Square

    Now a fashionable leisure destination but 150 years ago home to the East India Company. It's history though goes back over another 1,000 years to the Knights of the Cnihtengild.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tenter Ground

    Spitalfields has a long history in the textile and weaving trade.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Soup Kitchen for the Jewish Poor

    A relic of the past which survived until just a few years ago.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Christ Church Spitalfields

    This beautiful White Chapel Huguenot Church was once the centre of the community and nearby we will see some of the beautiful houses, shops and pubs in the area.We will also see where Queen Victoria had her wedding dress made and why she chose Spitalfields as well as seeing a period house often used in TV shows and films for its authentic appearances.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Norton Folgate Alms Houses

    Original Alms Houses from times past which are still operating and giving a helping hand to those that need it the most.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brick Lane Jamme Masjid

    This mosque was once a synagogue and before that a church.
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    2 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brick Lane Market

    Just one of several markets in Brick Lane
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brick Lane

    Brick Lane was once a very Jewish area and we will go by Britains oldest Beigel shop which you're very welcome to try out. Nearby is the legendary Dark Sugars who we think make the best Hot Chocolate in the world. Or you might want to try out some of the incredible flavours from the Indian Subcontinent.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brick Lane Vintage Market

    We won't list all the markets round here... but you get the idea!
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Dennis Severs' House

    In the midst of the best preserved streets of Spitalfields, we will see the historic Dennis Severs' House. (If you pick the optional entry on a Saturday then we may be able to go inside). Either way, this area gives an idea of how rich Spitalfields used to be before it descended into the poverty and crime which gripped it through much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    BOXPARK Shoreditch

    Once home to a famous animal market. Now one of the trendiest markets in London
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Charnel House

    During the recent extensive development of the area, archeologists found these ruins deep underground that once stores thousands of bones.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Spitalfields

    This listing of what we see isn't all-inclusive as there are various other places too such as the birthplace of Susanna Wesley, the mother who gave birth to John and Charles who founded Methodism.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Old Spitalfields Market

    Once an old functioning market but now a high-end place with great food and artisan products.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Artillery Passage

    One of the most atmospheric streets in London though it doesn't take too much imagination to realise its history might not be as pleasant as it is today.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Kindertransport Memorial

    Near to 'Bedlam' we finish this tour by this lovely and evocative memorial to Jewish children saved by Sir Nicholas Winton just before WW2.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Secrets of Spitalfields Private Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).

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