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The Alternative London Tour

Brick Lane, London, England
Ranked #1 of 218 tours in London
5.0 of 5 stars 502 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Discover the London you won't find in the guide books! The ALTERNATIVE LONDON TOUR takes you on a two hour walk through London's vibrant East End. The...... more » Owner description: Discover the London you won't find in the guide books! The ALTERNATIVE LONDON TOUR takes you on a two hour walk through London's vibrant East End. The tour covers some of the interesting history and culture of the Spitalfields, Banglatown and Shoreditch areas as well as showing you what is happening now in London's creative hotbed.Although this is more than just a London street art tour, you are guaranteed to see a huge range of street art from some of the the World's finest artists. We cover around 50 artists per tour and due to the nature of the art it is constantly changing and evolving, which guarantees that it always feels fresh. Our guides knowledge of the street art scene is second to none, as is their passion for the local area. This makes for a great day or evening out for tourists and locals alike. BOOKING ESSENTIAL VIA ALTERNATIVE LONDON WEBSITE « less
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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Brilliant afternoon in the sun...very informative guide, perfectly timed and great sights!!! Thanks guys keep up the good work. More

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Exeter, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

What a fantastic way to spend two hours. Really interesting material - both about the history and culture of the local area, and about the world famous local art - delivered with infectious enthusiasm by Josh, our guide. And even after seeing masses of street art, you're left feeling that that's just the tip of the iceberg: it makes you... More

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Detroit, Michigan, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

The tour was brilliant!!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is visiting London and interested in seeing some amazing street art. More

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Sydney, Australia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Took the tour in Dec 11 - very informative - very entertaining!! More

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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

If you are interested in alternative culture, and would like to explore one of the most vibrant areas in London, then this is the best walking tour of London there is - don't miss it! More

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

As a Melbourne resident, I think we're quite lucky to have some of the best street art in the world, with some truly elite artists making their homes in our laneways and inner suburbs. I knew that London had a pretty epic scene, so I was keen to see for myself just how good it was. Home of Banksy and... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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I went on this tour and was glad that I did. Gary was extremely knowledgeable about art, street art and history. I knew nothing about street art and had a great time...many of Europe's top artists take part in the street art, so it's like going to an art show. I wish I had done this tour earlier on during... More

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Brisbane, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Excellent way to see and learn about the East End of London and its checked history and how it has become one of the creative hubs in London. We had Gary as our guide, very refreshing to see someone who is clearly very passionate about the art and also the area. Make sure you book ahead, instructions on how to... More

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Oxford
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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Four of us attended Josh's tour (American, Canadian and 2 Brits) and ALL agreed it was superb. Why on earth would you blimble around on an open top bus when this is in london is way beyond me. Something in it for everyone, insightful, educated and exciting. Changes your perspective on street art and the motivation behind it, it's so... More

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London, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

First of all easy and quick to book on a tour. We arrived just in time, Ben was our guide, he was really knowledgable on both the history of the area, the artists and the methods they used to create what can only be described as street masterpieces. If you think its a long time to be walking around its... More

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