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Private Guided Tour of London's East End
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Private Guided Tour of London's East End

By Bespoke Britain
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Ages 0-85
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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  • Private expert guide for the duration of your tour
  • Bespoke recommendations and advice for the rest of your time in London
  • Ability to personalise your tour - let us know if you have a particular area of interest!
  • Option to have us make a reservation for you to eat at a local gem to suit your tastes
What's not included
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Gratuities


Start:
  • Brushfield Street, London E1, UK
    Your private expert guide will meet you outside this stunning church - look out for the Bespoke Britain sign they’ll be holding!
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Pushchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268344P4

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Most travellers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 268344P4

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    Nicola C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020 • Friends
    A small group of my friends (all Londoners) signed up for this as a socially distanced activity.
    Jack was charming, both friendly and incredibly knowledgeable ; sharing stories of history, street art and food.
    He put us at ease as soon as we arrived with masks and hand sanitizer to hand if we needed and encouraged social distancing.
    The tour took roughly and an hour and a half, with lots of stops for delicious treats associated with the history and culture of the area. I particularly liked the bagels.
    I would recommend Jack to both tourists and Londoners alike, his knowledge of the area was mind blowing!
    Written 19 July 2020
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
    Thank you so much for your review, it was an absolute pleasure to show you some of the hidden gems and history of East London! Our guests' safety is of paramount importance to all of us here at Bespoke Britain, and I'm so glad you felt comfortable and at ease exploring the history of this amazing neighbourhood. Jack
    Written 29 July 2020
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    hannah kay
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    July 2020 • Friends
    This guided tour of east London was brilliant!
    Very relaxed and informative, Jack is full of interesting facts and stories to tell.
    Being a Londoner myself, I found it really interesting and learned a lot about an area I’ve spent lots of time in.
    The tour is also perfectly placed to sample some of the best food London has to offer, which also relates to the history of the area.
    I would highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting London, great to explore one of the trendiest areas and learn more about its history.
    Written 19 July 2020
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    I'm so glad you enjoyed our tour of London's East End - it's a fascinating area, and always full of surprises! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review, and I hope to welcome you back again soon! Jack
    Written 29 July 2020
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    Rob M
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020 • Friends
    Jack was a great guide. His knowledge of the area was outstanding and he was able to answer all questions. His passion for area really shone through and the details and discovery of the street art of the area was eye opening. I would highly recommended jacks tours.
    Written 19 July 2020
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    Thank you so much for your kind words, it was such a pleasure to show you around the neighbourhood! I can't wait to show you more of what London has to offer. Jack
    Written 29 July 2020
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    Valerie
    1 contribution
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    Apr 2021
    Once again, Jack blew us away with his unparalleled knowledge of history, culture and even some fun personal connections to the area! I got to taste some delicious Beigels and was shocked at the cultural heritage such a dense area of East London has. Bespoke Britain continues to be my go-to and I recommend them to all my friends or family. I am so impressed by not only the vast array of knowledge shared but how easily Jack is able to convey it and create an emotional connection to it. He clearly cares a great deal about the history and architecture of London and his passion is infectious! Definitely went home to do some more googling.
    Written 20 April 2021
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    Wow, what a wonderful review! It was fantastic to show you some new flavours in the East End, thank you so much for your kind words!
    Written 26 April 2021
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    Celine J
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    Apr 2021 • Friends
    This must be my third review now! I truly cannot get enough of the history and knowledge Bespoke Britain shares with anyone who joins! Incredible escapism from the hustle and bustle of London to be taken back in time to the foundations of cultures and communities that make up the vibrant East End I know and love. From bagels to breweries, chapels, synagogues and mosques, Bricklane is a musical heartbeat no one should miss experiencing whether a local or tourist.
    Thank you for immersing me in it!
    Written 11 April 2021
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    Celine, it's always such a pleasure to welcome you back to our tours! Thank you for your kind words once again, we love hosting you!
    Written 26 April 2021
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    Jessica J
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    July 2020 • Friends
    This was an amazing tour. I’m already familiar with East London and I was surprised to learn so much from Jack, our guide. Jack was super knowledgable and made the tour fun as well as informative. I especially liked how varied the tour was, from history, to street art, to local cuisine. Couldn’t recommend this tour highly enough. Thanks so much Jack.
    Written 19 July 2020
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    Thank you so much for your review, it's always such a pleasure to explore the off-the-beaten-track secrets of London from art to food with such lovely guests! Jack
    Written 29 July 2020
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    Ariadna V
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    Jack gave me and my friends a tour around the Spitafields area. It was super interesting to learn more about the areas history. Thanks for all the knowledge you shared with us and for keeping us interested throughout the whole tour! Would definitely do it again!!
    Written 11 April 2021
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    Thank you so much Ariadna, you were fabulous company and we can't wait to welcome you back!
    Written 26 April 2021
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    Chiara
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Apr 2021 • Friends
    I really really enjoyed the tour with Jack! He gave us such a great background about the east london area! I loved the stories he shared about different shops, houses and traditions. I would definitely take friends who are visiting on this tour and do it again myself! Great for all ages.
    Written 11 April 2021
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    Thank you so much, I'm so pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour! Hope to see you and new friends soon!
    Written 26 April 2021
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