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2-Hour Hidden Gems Walking Tour of East London Docklands

2 Hours Round trip from Tower Hill Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the lesser-known docklands beyond Tower Bridge
02 Walk through St. Katharine's Dock and the Wapping and Shadwell basins
03 Learn how London's historic docks shaped Britain's history
04 Visit Dickins Inn and Tobacco Dock
05 End with a little surprise and a small community project

Take the off-beat route beyond Tower Bridge and discover the lesser-known docklands of East London on this slow-paced walking tour. Explore places many visitors miss, including St. Katharine's Dock, the Wapping and Shadwell basins, Dickins Inn, and Tobacco Dock, while learning how these historic docks shaped Britain's history. The experience ends with a little surprise and a small community project.

Head to the Wapping basins, a former port area that has developed into an up-and-coming hub for young people, with cafes, eateries, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City London

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore East London's Hidden Docklands

Meet your guide outside Tower Hill Station and begin your tour from there.
Continue on foot and pass by St. Katharine's Docks, a former dock on the north bank of the River Thames.
Head to the Wapping basins, a former port area that has developed into an up-and-coming hub for young people, with cafes, eateries, and more. Then move on to the Shadwell Basin.
Learn about the evolution of the docks and the role they played in Britain's history.
Visit Dickins Inn and Tobacco Dock.
End the tour with a little surprise!