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Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours

5.0 Excellent 50 reviews
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3h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Overview

Guidekin summary

Explore the East End through six food stops, from a chocolate maker to a Bengali snack bar, finishing with a pub drink. Tastings amount to a full lunch; dietary restrictions must be shared when booking, as last-minute requests may not be accommodated. 4.98 from 50 reviews at €107 per person for 3h.

From the guide

Our Eat the East End tour is designed to showcase the very best of London's ethnic communities and the amazing food we all love.
This small group tour will take you through the character filled streets of London's east end. Stopping at some of our favourite eating spots. Some world famous, some only locals know. All independently owned with fantastic dishes waiting for us to try.
From a Ghanian chocolate maker to a Bengali snack bar this tour packs a powerful flavour punch as we meander the narrow streets of Shoreditch and the East End ending in a traditional English pub.
Colouful stories are never far away. We'll walk the very streets where Jack the Ripper prowled in Victorian times. We'll see unique street art and hear about a few local legends.
Ending in Spitalfields market our tour traces London's history. From early Shakespeare days right up to the glistening glass towers of the financial city today. And all whilst trying some of London's best bites. We can't wait to welcome you

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 2 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours

from €107 / person (for 2+ people)
Guide: English

Private East End Food Tour

from €178 / person
Guide: English

Completely private tour

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departs: 12:00
Available year-round

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 12:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Alcoholic beverages: We end at one of the city's oldest and most traditional pubs for a well earned drink.
Lunch: We will stop at 6 different places and sample enough food for a full lunch. Each dish telling a story about London and it's characters.
Snacks: We'll be trying some of London's tastiest street food snacks as we explore the area.

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Itinerary

Brick Lane Stop 1
One of the East End's most famous streets. Brick Lane is the epi centre of London's south Asian community. Famous as the place to go for curries and other South Asian delicacies. The street has a fascinating past and is now home to London's hip and trendy. We'll explore the length of the street stopping at famous vendors as we go. There's always something going on here and you sometimes feel like you're part of a film. Full of local characters and amazing places to grab a bite.
30 min
The Old Truman Brewery Stop 2
At one time one of the largest breweries in the world and now home to a weekend market. Steeped in history and a centre point for many of the area's stories.
10 min
Old Spitalfields Market Stop 3
One of London's most famous and popular food markets. Quality local produce is used alongside ingredients from around the world. Nowhere is the melting pot of London more represented in food form.
30 min
Shoreditch Stop 4
Once a slum of London, Shoreditch is now the home of the hipster. Some of the best bars and restaurants are found here and it's an area full of history and constantly evolving culture.
20 min
Whitechapel Stop 5
Jack the Ripper's old hunting ground is a bit safer these days. We'll take a wander through the streets and learn about the stunning townhouses that line both sides. It's easy to feel like you're on the set of a Dickensian film.
30 min

Departure & Return

Start point

Your guide will be waiting for you outside the entrance to Shoreditch High Street train station, on Braithwaite road.

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End point

We will end the tour around Spitalfields Market. This is very central for bus and train services and easy to catch a taxi.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is imperative that you let us know if you have any food restrictions at time of booking. We may not be able to accomodate last minute on the day requests.
  • It is imperative that you let us know if you have any food restrictions at time of booking. We may not be able to accomodate last minute on the day requests.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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This tour · #21 of 48€1073h4.98 (50)shared
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Ranked #21 of 48 in Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €17 to €398, median €89; typical length 3h. 7 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 48 Food Tours

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