--- title: Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours lang: en type: tour city: London country: United Kingdom price: 107 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 50 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 21 of 48 (Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/london/tours/eat-the-east-end-food-tour-with-london-bites-tours/ --- # Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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 ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your guide will be waiting for you… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 12:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €71: ages 0 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €107 per person for the Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours option; other options up to €178 - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: London Bites - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Eat the East End food tour with London Bites Tours | €107 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private East End Food Tour | €178 / person | English | Completely private tour | ## What's included - We end at one of the city's oldest and most traditional pubs for a well earned drink. - 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. - We'll be trying some of London's tastiest street food snacks as we explore the area. ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Brick Lane** (30m) - 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... 2. **The Old Truman Brewery** (10m) - 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. 3. **Old Spitalfields Market** (30m) - 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. 4. **Shoreditch** (20m) - 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. 5. **Whitechapel** (30m) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 12:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Your guide will be waiting for you outside the entrance to Shoreditch High Street train station, on Braithwaite road. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ00V-I7ccdkgRsLnD9dZoLoM ## Good to know - 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. ## Compared with other Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #21 of 48** | €107 | 3h | 4.98 (50) | shared | | [Winner 2026 London East End Food Tour: 10 Year Anniversary](/uk/london/tours/winner-2026-london-east-end-food-tour-10-year-anniversary/?format=md) | €106 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1919) | shared | | [London Foodie Adventure with Sherpa Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-foodie-adventure-with-sherpa-food-tour/?format=md) | €89 | 3h 30m | 4.96 (1450) | shared | | [London: Borough Market and London Bridge Food Tour](/uk/london/tours/london-borough-market-and-london-bridge-food-tour/?format=md) | €102 | 3h | 4.96 (793) | shared | 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. 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