The Alternative London Tour

Walking tours

Things to do

Old Spitalfields Market

Until Sat Dec 21

Free

Tour guide
Woman taking photos

Owen Richards
Alternative London Tours

Owen Richards
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Time Out says

Tue Aug 9 2011

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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Name:
Old Spitalfields Market
Address:
Old Spitalfields Market Brushfield St
London
E1 6DT

Venue phone:
0207 247 8556
Venue website:
www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com
Opening hours:
Market days: 10am-6pm Mon-Fri; 11am-5pm Sat; 8am–5pm Sun
Transport:
Tube: Liverpool St
Map
1. Old Spitalfields Market
  - Brushfield St
    London
    E1 6DT
  - 0207 247 8556
  - www.oldspitalfieldsmarket.com
  - 51.519787,-0.076841

Event phone:
07899 686 235
Event website:
www.alternativeldn.co.uk

Categories:
Walks and tours. Guided tours. Walking tours. Alternative nightlife. Things to do
Occasions:
Lively atmosphere. Local flavour. Quirky. Trendy
Type of event:
Walks. Tours

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(87 ratings)

Fantastic tour! Took some friends who were just in London for a visit and they said it was the highlight of their London visit. I will be sure to take my next visitors on this tour.

samantha About 2 days ago
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The tour was fantastic. The art in East London is amazing, and the guide did an excellent job talking about it. This is probably the best thing I have seen in London!

Laurie South About 8 days ago
Rated as: 5/5
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Highly recomended! Really enjoyed the tour! Interesting, informative and fun!

Naddy Thu May 30
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I did the 'Alternative London Walking Tour' and it was exactly what i wanted! A great little window into the street art world. Our tour guide Doug was very knowledgeable and friendly, a perfect mix of factual information and opinions on what we were viewing. The fact that he seemed to genuinely enjoy what he was doing, the enthusiasm and knowledge he showed for the art and artists made it impossible not to engage and enjoy it. I love the fact that you could go on this tour on a monthly basis and not get bored due to the ever changing nature of what the tour's about. I would highly recommend it to anyone as you get to see a little of London off the beaten track. I love the fact that it's a pay what you think tour too, so as not to exclude anyone from the opportunity to see some truly great stuff. I can not recommend this company enough!

Lisa Marie Costello Mon May 20
Rated as: 5/5
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Thoroughly recommend this tour. Despite living really near the area and going out there regularly I had missed so much of the street art pointed out on this tour. The tour gave the art a context and a history as well as some great info about the origins of the area and the culture. The passion of Ben the tour guide was also second to none!

Natalie Wed Apr 3
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An amazing tour, really intesrint guide who know so many things about street art and who really love his area .You are going to discover an another London. Just do it!!

vanes Sat Mar 30
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Even in the bitter cold wind, a great tour. Doug, our guide, managed to infuse his convictions and commitment perfectly, with a subtle mixture of cool and enthusiasm. I will strongly recommend this to all visitors.

Taffin Thu Feb 7
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I took my friend from the States on this alternative tour of East London, she thoroughly enjoyed it and having lived here all my life I found out some really cool and interesting facts also. Doug was our tour guide and did a great job and knew his stuff.. Defo recommend this to locals and tourists.

Niki Tue Feb 5
Rated as: 5/5
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A great way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommended. Wrap up warm though!

Jennie Sun Feb 3
Rated as: 5/5
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Knowledgeable guides, interesting spots, GREAT sights to see en route - a perfect way to get a snapshot of another side of London. Thanks, Ben! Emily

Emily Sat Jan 26
Rated as: 5/5
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