City Unscripted – Private and Personalised Tour of Shoreditch

An introduction to east London

East London is much more than the “hipster heart of London” – it’s a foodie’s and vintage shopper’s paradise with a rich culinary and political history. Once a run-down and poor area, it has transformed into a coveted place to live and is known as the trendiest part of London. 

This tour will take you to the parts of the area that are relevant to your interests, be it finding a vintage bargain, visiting chic designer boutiques or discovering the street art that decorates the area’s buildings and walls.   

This experience is completely personalised to you. Perhaps you'll start by exploring one of the oldest east London markets together and you could also explore a few of London’s best vintage shops, bursting with antique leathers and retro accessories, as well as the cutting-edge high fashion stores, niche independent boutiques, pop-ups, vinyl record shops and diverse street food markets. Shoreditch is also birthplace of Boxpark, a shipping container pop-up mall for independent fashion and food outlets.

Let your Host introduce you to the areas where some of the most impressive street art in the world is found on exposed brickwork and disused railway carriages and hear the local stories too. Drink craft beers in one of the hipster breweries owned by bearded locals and soak up the street atmosphere in this unique area. Visit a historic street once associated with the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders and if you're visiting on a Sunday, be sure to head to Colombia Road Flower Market too! Before the day is up, be sure to get the lowdown from your Host about the best places to party like a Shoreditch local!

Columbia Road Flower Market is only open on Sundays from 8am – 3pm.

When you book, you will be emailed an e-voucher. You must email City Unscripted at least 48 hours in advance of your preferred date to book your tour. Contact details will be on your e-voucher. City Unscripted will then email you to create your tailored tour. 

Our supplier has a highly specialised team who work hard to ensure you’re carefully matched with the perfect Host for you based on your personality, interests and requirements. After booking you will receive a short questionnaire which will enable them to do this.

What's Included:

• 3 hours with a Local Host
• A drink from one of the food markets
• 100% private and personalised experience
• Insider knowledge about the artsy area, shops and eateries

What's Not Included:

• Food and drinks (other than the ones included in the experience)
• Transportation costs 
• Tickets to any attractions

Meeting Point:

• The main point of departure is outside Old Street Underground Station or Shoreditch Overground Station
• If this is not suitable, let City Unscripted know and another meeting point will be arranged

Operating Times:

• Tour can begin anytime from 9am-6pm
• Tour operates daily except 24-25 of December 1 of January

Group Size: 

Tours are for up to 8 people, with a minimum of 1 adult (18+) per group.

This tour is perfect introduction to Shoreditch and is a great activity for solo travellers, families, friends and couples.

What to Expect:

• Local insight into one of the most trendy and hipster neighbourhoods in London
• Experiential exploration of some of London's most impressive street art, including pieces by Banksy
• Discovery of London's best markets selling high quality, unique goods from local vendors
• A visit to famous Brick Lane and its array of food stalls, Indian restaurants, independent shops and quirky cafes
• Exploration of the original Boxpark
• Local knowledge and insights about the best bars and nightlife spots to visit

Total length of tour: approx. 3 hours. Please note, price of tour doesn’t include food or travel costs.

Covid 19 measures have been implemented for this tour:

• Hosts and guests must check their temperature max 6 hours before the start of the experience and certify that the temperature is below 37.3C. If the body temperature is above 37.3C the experience will be cancelled.
• For outdoors experiences, hosts and guests will be required to keep a safe social distance of minimum 1.5 meters from each other at all times (refer to the local governments guidelines as social distancing rules varies by city and area).
• Guests and hosts are required to carry a mask with them at all times.
• On public transport, when entering indoor places, or when walking through particularly crowded areas, hosts and guests must wear a mask.
• City Unscripted provides the hosts with hand sanitizer and hosts are required to carry hand sanitizers and use them regularly if there's no access to soap and water (every 30 minutes as a minimum). If you don't have hand sanitiser with you, the host will recommend places where hand sanitizer can be purchased.