Private Street Art London Tour with Local Expert Guide

2 Hours Round trip from Whitechapel Gallery Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End
  • 02 Explore Brick Lane’s vibrant street art and multicultural atmosphere
  • 03 See Whitechapel Gallery and learn about modern and contemporary art
  • 04 Visit historic markets including Petticoat Lane and Old Spitalfields
  • 05 Admire architecture from Christ Church to the city’s modern skyscrapers
  • 06 Discover creative spaces such as Nomadic Community Garden
  • 07 See works associated with Banksy and other street artists

Discover London’s East End through its ever-changing street art, creative spaces, and historic markets on this private walking tour with a local expert guide. Over two hours, explore an area where contemporary culture, immigrant heritage, and striking architecture come together in one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

From Whitechapel Gallery and Christ Church to Petticoat Lane Market, Old Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, and Nomadic Community Garden, this experience offers a lively introduction to East London’s artistic spirit. Along the way, admire works associated with Banksy and other notable street artists while hearing the stories behind the streets, buildings, and communities that shape the area.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City London
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Look around the Whitechapel Gallery to see the works of modern and contemporary art and be amazed by the diversity of masterpieces. The gallery building was constructed in 1901 to house temporary exhibitions. In 2009 it added more space by merging with former library building. You may not only watch the contemporary artists works but also some retrospective exhibitions that meet the interests of the local art lovers. Near the gallery, you may get interested in the stories about Jack the Ripper.Explore the unique architecture of the Christ Church and learn about its importance for the community of East London. Opened on July 5, 1729, the church was a part of the Fifty New Churches Act dated 1711. Marvel at the wonderful architectural masterpiece and hear to stories behind its construction and further renovations.The private tour will open doors to places that are off-limits to large tour groups. Petticoat Lane Market is one of these places. The market was founded about 400 years ago by the French Huguenots. Even though the Victorians changed the name to Middlesex Street it is still known under its previous name. On Sundays, the market grows bigger, and you’ll be able to find everything from leather goods to watches and toys. You’ll also get a perfect view of the neo-futuristic 30 St Mary Axe and other skyscrapers, and hear the stories about their construction, as well as about the structures that haven’t been built there.Walk around the most important place for food, art, music, fashion, and different events in the East End. Being one of London’s major markets it has a great number of things to offer. If you’re fond of arts and crafts, all kinds of food, combined with the sounds of music this place is for you. Walk by the pubs that remember Tudor times, and learn about the disputed between residents and corporations on the territory redevelopment.Wander through the Brick Lane and enjoy eye-opening street art, food markets, and cutting edge designers. This vibrant place will amaze you with its fast pace and modern activities on thin streets with such an abundance of events than any other part of town. Be dazzled by the diversity of the immigrant neighborhood, which the Brick Lane always has been. Get inspired by the mixture of cultures from French to Bangladeshi communities, which formed the area.Visit Nomadic Community Garden, get to know new people, and find out about their lifestyle. This is a place where urban space shares a place with people who grow their products, create works of art, and who managed to build their nomadic community in the center of the metropolis from the ground up.Pay a visit to the Grenfell Tower Memorial to see a mural of Ben Eine. The memorial is devoted to the victims of a severe fire on June 14, 2017, which heavily damaged the building, killing 72 people.Finishing your art tour. receive an amazing experience admiring the famous works of Banksy at Cargo nightclub. Satirical street artist’s works are still seen around London, although some of them were vandalized or painted over by the City Council. The place is considered by many as the Mecca of London street art. Apart from Banksy’s you’ll see the works of French artists Thierry Noir and C215, Italian Ozmo, and others.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Whitechapel Gallery 1 city · 2 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Customizable itinerary
  • Friendly local guide
  • Private walking tour
  • Multiple start times available
  • Street art by Banksy
  • Provocative urban art of London
  • Ideal tour for photo and art lovers

What's Not Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High St, Greater London
Tour start
Whitechapel Gallery, 77-82 Whitechapel High St, Greater London
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 hours finish where they began, in Whitechapel Gallery.

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