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The Alternative London Tour
Around Town: Walks
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East London's 'alternative' side is revealed on this leftfield tour. Expect to be introduced to the history and culture of the Brick Lane 'Banglatown' and Shoreditch areas as well ascurrent issues and street art. Booking essential via www.alternativeldn.co.uk
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Though not everyone is a fan of the recent redevelopment of Spitalfields (particularly those pushed out by the rising rents), the market has been...
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This was an exceptional tour! Our tour guide was extremely interesting, funny, and knowledgable. He did not just make up facts in order to sound intelligent, if he didn't know the answer to a question, or the artist of the peice, then he would tell you. I was surprised at how organized the trip was. We began with 25 people and ended with about 50! I love the relaxed nature of a free tour and I learned a lot about street art and the local's attitudes towards it. Really amazing tour, definitely worth checking out.
Fantastic 1.30 hour tour in East London, amazing art and very nice and enthusiast guide. Highly recommended.
My friend and I went along to learn and enjoy east end London. We found it really interesting, learnt alot and the tour guide was nothing but passionate and friendly. We had a really nice afternoon. Def recommend it as something to do whilst in London.
wonderful two hours of my stay in london. surely taking this tour next time upon my visit. five stars both to the tour and to the guide
I done this walk with my mum & sis last October. There was so much hidden funky art that we didn't know about and the tour guild was very friendly :) I'd defiantly recommend this!!!
amazing tour! and gary is pretty awesome too. even if it's not your usual thing, it's full of talent and beauty! i don't think there's a single person who wouldn't enjoy. and it's free. what more could you want.
Great tour. It is fun, it is interesting, Gary knows is stuff, is passionate about it. More than well worth it. Go, go, go don't miss out. Available date now Tuesday 6/12 (12p.m), Thursday 8/12 (12p.m), Thursday 15/12 (12p.m), Saturday 17/12 (additional 3p.m tour available), Tuesday 20/12 (12p.m). Night tour will resume next year check it at www.alternativeldn.co.uk
London off the beaten path! This was one of the best tours I've ever taken. It is a chance to see amazing works of art in a unique, vibrant neighborhood...all with a super-knowledgable and passionate guide. HIGHLY recommended!
A year ago it was amazing. Looking forward to see how the streets have changed since then.
One of the best things I've done in London. Gary really knows his stuff and is a great guide. Hugely recommended - you'll be missing out if you don't go.
great stuff.
would recommend it to everyone who's interested in street art.
so much to see, great tour and Gary has done his research. Highly recommend this as a great way to spend the afternoon...
A fantastic way to spend a few hours...Gary was passionate, entertaining, knowledgeable and we loved it!
5/5. Top tour, thanks Gary! A jam packed tour full of information, sights and sounds of the East End. Would recommend to anyone who wants to see a very interesting side of London and learn about the history of the East End. And, if you get a chance, ask Gary to tell you the bollard story, honestly one of the most interesting bollard stories I've ever heard.
A very good tour.
Brilliant tour. Gary is full of information about street art and the history of the East End. Having lived near E1 for 8 years, most of this was still new to me and some of the street art he showed us was beautiful. Would recommend to anyone - Londoner or not.
Amazing tour. Gary was great! This was a side of London I would have never seen on my own. I've told everyone about it - and will go on the tour whenever I'm in London! Thanks.
Had an excellent few hours, it was a brilliant tour, leart loads about the east end and saw some amazing art. Would definitely recommend it, for visitors and londoners too.
Fantastic tour last night! Gary shows truly amazing street Art which we are usually too much in a hurry to notice.
Great guide! Amazing tour which showed me a part of London I thought I already knew. I'll be doing this again and again.
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