Most people know of this are because of its infamous connection with Jack The Ripper but there is 2,000 years of history here with an incredibly rich history and vibrant culture so join us for this very special tour that will reveal the fantastic heritage of Spitalfields without ever mentioning you-know-who.
We will visit Plague Pits and scenes of terrible crimes and events but also of sites of pioneering hospitals, alms houses, soup kitchens and asylums.
These days Spitalfields is also incredibly trendy with a unique mix found nowhere else on Earth and we don't even mean the great food and markets.
Everywhere in Spitalfields, culture and vibrancy goes hand in hand with history, poverty a...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Guided Walking Tour through Spitalfields in the East End of London
Meeting Points
Departure
Aldgate
We shall meet just outside the exit of Aldgate Underground Station from where the tour commences
Return
Liverpool Street
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Most people know of this are because of its infamous connection with Jack The Ripper but there is 2,000 years of history here with an incredibly rich history and vibrant culture so join us for this very special tour that will reveal the fantastic heritage of Spitalfields without ever mentioning you-know-who.
We will visit Plague Pits and scenes of terrible crimes and events but also of sites of pioneering hospitals, alms houses, soup kitchens and asylums.
These days Spitalfields is also incredibly trendy with a unique mix found nowhere else on Earth and we don't even mean the great food and markets.
Everywhere in Spitalfields, culture and vibrancy goes hand in hand with history, poverty a...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Guided Walking Tour through Spitalfields in the East End of London
Meeting Points
Departure
Aldgate
We shall meet just outside the exit of Aldgate Underground Station from where the tour commences
The oldest licenced house in the City of London. A lovely old Tudor pub from 1593 with a fascinating history in this no-mans land between the City and Whitechapel.
3 minutes
2
St Botolph's Aldgate
There's been a church here for well over 1,000 years and many famous people such as Sir Isaac Newton and Daniel Defoe have worshipped here. The beautifully landscaped gardens hide a terrible secret beneath!
10 minutes
3
Aldgate Pump
The infamous Aldgate Pump (of death) not only has a remarkable history but inspired a phrase in 'Cockney' English.
Nearby we will see ruins of the old Trinity Priory.
5 minutes
4
St Katherine Cree
Londons hardest to find cemetery is right opposite an infamous murder spot.
5 minutes
5
Tomb of the Unknown Roman Girl
Discovered when preparatory works for the Gherkin where being made.
2 minutes
6
30 St Mary Axe (The Gherkin)
One of the most iconic of the modern generation of London skyscrapers
2 minutes
7
Bevis Marks
The oldest surviving Synagogue in what was once a very Jewish area of London.
2 minutes
8
Houndsditch
This was once a notorious part of London just outside the City Walls
5 minutes
9
Devonshire Square
Now a fashionable leisure destination but 150 years ago home to the East India Company. It's history though goes back over another 1,000 years to the Knights of the Cnihtengild.
5 minutes
10
Tenter Ground
Spitalfields has a long history in the textile and weaving trade.
5 minutes
11
Soup Kitchen for the Jewish Poor
A relic of the past which survived until just a few years ago.
2 minutes
12
Christ Church Spitalfields
This beautiful White Chapel Huguenot Church was once the centre of the community and nearby we will see some of the beautiful houses, shops and pubs in the area.
We will also see where Queen Victoria had her wedding dress made and why she chose Spitalfields as well as seeing a period house often used in TV shows and films for its authentic appearances.
2 minutes
13
Norton Folgate Alms Houses
Original Alms Houses from times past which are still operating and giving a helping hand to those that need it the most.
5 minutes
14
Brick Lane Jamme Masjid
This mosque was once a synagogue and before that a church.
2 minutes
15
Brick Lane Market
Just one of several markets in Brick Lane
10 minutes
16
Brick Lane
Brick Lane was once a very Jewish area and we will go by Britains oldest Beigel shop which you're very welcome to try out. Nearby is the legendary Dark Sugars who we think make the best Hot Chocolate in the world. Or you might want to try out some of the incredible flavours from the Indian Subcontinent.
20 minutes
17
Brick Lane Vintage Market
We won't list all the markets round here... but you get the idea!
10 minutes
18
Dennis Severs' House
In the midst of the best preserved streets of Spitalfields, we will see the historic Dennis Severs' House. (If you pick the optional entry on a Saturday then we may be able to go inside). Either way, this area gives an idea of how rich Spitalfields used to be before it descended into the poverty and crime which gripped it through much of the 19th and 20th centuries.
10 minutes
19
BOXPARK Shoreditch
Once home to a famous animal market. Now one of the trendiest markets in London
5 minutes
20
Spitalfields Charnel House
During the recent extensive development of the area, archeologists found these ruins deep underground that once stores thousands of bones.
5 minutes
21
Spitalfields
This listing of what we see isn't all-inclusive as there are various other places too such as the birthplace of Susanna Wesley, the mother who gave birth to John and Charles who founded Methodism.
15 minutes
22
Old Spitalfields Market
Once an old functioning market but now a high-end place with great food and artisan products.
10 minutes
23
Artillery Passage
One of the most atmospheric streets in London though it doesn't take too much imagination to realise its history might not be as pleasant as it is today.
5 minutes
24
Kindertransport Memorial
Near to 'Bedlam' we finish this tour by this lovely and evocative memorial to Jewish children saved by Sir Nicholas Winton just before WW2.
5 minutes
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