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East London Small-Group Food Tour: Shoreditch and Spitalfields

East London Small-Group Food Tour: Shoreditch and Spitalfields

5.0 (1860) 🕑 3h 30m Free cancellation

Meet your local guide near Spitalfields and set off on a delicious journey through East London’s vibrant food scene with a small group for company. Stroll through this historic and multicultural neighborhood, sampling food that showcases the area’s rich culinary heritage and global influences. Spend the morning discovering hidden local cafes, hole-in-the-wall eateries, most-loved bakeries, colorful curry houses, and more for samples of delicious London bites. Walk through the Old Spitalfields Market and end your tour in the lively heart of Shoreditch with a decadent dessert and a cup of proper English tea—the perfect finish to an unforgettable food adventure through the real East London.

Languages: English
📍111b Commercial St, London E1 6BG, UK
🏢Operated by London Food Tours by Eating Europe

Highlights

  • Learn about east London's multicultural cuisine and history
  • Skip tourist traps to eat at the places that Londoners love
  • Enjoy enough samples to add up to a generous lunch
  • This small-group tour offers a more personalized way to explore

What you'll see & do

  • Taste one of London’s best sandwiches at the award-winning café Potter & Reid
  • A striking and historic building that’s both architecturally interesting and deeply tied to the story of the Jewish community in the East End.
  • A unique Chinese egg custard tart from a local hole in the wall.
  • See the pub where ‘Jack the Ripper’ and his victims frequented and the site of Jack the Ripper’s 5th and final murder.
  • Fish & Chips is a must and there is no better place to get your fix than at Poppies, listed as Time Out’s top 100 foods in London.
  • There are over 50 restaurants on just one street – we’ll take you to our favourite and one of the city's best for a delicious sampling of delectable Indian curries while sipping on a Mango Lassi!
  • Once a fruit and veg market for 300 years, now a foodie hotspot for London locals.
  • Visit the most famous bagel shop, this side of the Atlantic and find true happiness.
  • Brick Lane is famous for its eclectic mix of vintage shops, street art, and a variety of restaurants, particularly renowned for its diverse range of curry houses
  • One of the coolest market stands with the best artisanal crumbles.

What's included

  • Enjoy six different tastings including the legendary Humble Crumble and a local drink
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • If we’re going to do fish & chips, we’re going to do it right: at a 2-time national award winner
  • London Food Lovers Guide PDF
  • Enjoy enough tastings for a full meal, featuring local dishes at every stop
  • Marvel at the stunning street art and multicultural history of the East End

What's not included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Extra drinks

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This activity requires a minimum of 2 guests. Should this not be met, we will contact you directly to help you get rescheduled or reimbursed.

Children under 4 years old do not need a ticket and can join the tour for free. However, food is not included. Paid tickets with food included are available for ages 4 and up.

Please note that the tastings mentioned are a selection of the delicious foods we often feature. Both offerings and tour stops may vary by day or season, but you're sure to enjoy a delightful array of local flavors!

Have dietary requirements? Simply email us or add a note at booking, and we’ll do our best to accommodate vegetarians, gluten-free guests or other dietary needs where we can. For guest safety, this experience isn’t suitable for those with severe or life-threatening food allergies to ingredients found on the tour, and the company cannot take responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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