Secret London Tour with Gavin

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Shoreditch Walking Tour

Hip London

Christ Church

Shoreditch

Hip London

1/6

Hipster cool meets London chic - Shoreditch is one of the city's most vibrant destinations, but this has not always been the case. During the 19th Century, this was a dark and dingy place of extreme poverty. With a long history of immigration from the Huguenots, the Irish and the Jews, all fleeing persecution or famine. Today it's home to the hipsters seeking to connect to the cool markets, street art, vintage shops and the wealth of cuisines on offer.

Join me on this fascinating Shoreditch walking tour, where my family have been living for generations! You will hear about the artists behind the street art, the people that have helped shape the area and try some local foods along the way!

Duration: Half day tour

Availability: Daily

Key Attractions of Shoreditch:

Old Spitalfields Market: A historic market that features a mix of food stalls, shops, and events. It's a great place to sample local street food and browse handmade goods.
Brick Lane: This street is a vibrant and diverse destination in Shoreditch, famous for its markets, curry houses, street art and vintage shops.
Urban Food Fest: This street food market features a rotating selection of food trucks and stalls, offering a diverse range of cuisines. It's a fun place to try new dishes and enjoy a lively atmosphere.
Jack The Ripper: In 1888, Jack the Ripper committed a series of murders in the East End of London that shocked the world. See the same buildings and areas where the serial killer Jack The Ripper’s and his victims frequented.
Columbia Road Flower Market: This vibrant flower market is perfect to delve into London's market culture. You'll find a stunning array of flowers and plants, along with funky independent shops and cafes lining the street (Sundays only).

Highlights of a Shoreditch walking tour:

Pass Christ Church, Spitalfields. The masterpiece of Nicolas Hawksmoor.
Walk around Spitalfields Market which is its mix of artisan stalls and street food.
See great street art and hear all about the artists and their technics and inspiration.
See work by internationally renowned street art artists, including Stik, Dreph and Jimmy C.
Try some foods connected to the East End and the people that helped shape the area.
Explore parts of the Old Jewish Quarter and hear about the history of the Jewish community who made this their home for centuries.
Walk up Brick Lane with its vintage shops, street art and the where you can buy the best Bagels in London!
See some of the old streets and alleys of London tucked away from the main roads.
Hear personal stories of my family who have lived in this area for generations. Here their struggles, their humour and if you are brave, taste a London dish that they loved.
Walk along Colombia Road Market and take in the atmosphere of this vibrant flower market and boutique shops (Sundays only)

Why not combine this tour with a tour of The Tower of London, which is close to the area. or alternatively, a tour of the City of London and St Paul's Cathedral, the masterpiece of English Baroque by Sir Christopher Wren.

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