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.