Brick Lane: A Guide to the Vibrant Jewel of East London

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London audio tour: Brick Lane: A Guide to the Vibrant Jewel of East London

This is a 1.1mi walking tour

It takes an average of 75 mins to complete.

London

The United Kingdom

$9.99

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About the Tour

Join me on a walk that highlights the fascinating history of the East End and discover what makes the ever-changing Brick Lane one of London’s most quirky, iconic streets.

Brick Lane is also where locals go for great food, vintage markets, live performances and unmissable street art. I’ve explored the area over the years, including its secret corners and little-known hangouts, and I'm excited to share what I’ve found. I’ll show you what makes the area a key filming location for musicians and directors too.

Along the way, I’ll tell you about:

The historic events that shaped the area
Where to find the best food and the most exotic snacks
The locations used by famous films including Basic Instinct 2, The Woman in Black and Oliver Twist
Where to find Banksy's artwork and the area's other famous graffiti
Boutique shops that local hipsters love

Whether you've been to Brick Lane before or it's your first time, I can't wait to show it to you through my eyes and highlight some of my favourite places. Let's get going!

Tour Producer

Dasha Discover

2 tours

I'm a London fanatic turned blogger featured by The Times, Tripadvisor and Amex. It's my passion to discover this city, its secrets and then share the real London with you.

Check out my Instagram for top London discoveries, London bucket list and more!
@discoverwithdasha

Preview Location

Location 1

Commercial street

Hello, my name is Dasha and I love London passionately. I have a blog called Discover with Dasha where I share my favourite things about the best city in the world. Welcome to my first audio tour!

You should be standing next to The Golden Heart pub, opposite Old Spitalfield... Read More

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Major Landmarks

Commercial Street
Old Spitalfields Market
The Ten Bells
Christ Church Spitalfields
Fournier Street
Seven Stars Yard
Brick Lane Mosque
Princelet Street
Taj Stores
Hanbury Street
The Truman Brewery Markets
Upmarket Brick Lane Food Hall
The Brick Lane Vintage Market
Backyard Market
The Boiler House
Allen Gardens Playgroup
Spitalfields City Farm
Buxton Street
Brick Lane
Dray Walk
Rough Trade East

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Start location
Commercial St, London E1, UK
Total distance

2km
Final location
16 Grey Eagle St, London E1 6NJ, UK
Distance back to start location

115.36m

Directions to Starting Point

The walk starts just outside of The Golden Heart pub, opposite Old Spitalfields Market, just around the corner from Hanbury street on Commercial street.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

I mention multiple places to get a full meal, snacks and small bites, so you'll be spoilt for choice!

Best time of day

Sunday in particular and weekend overall would be the best, as most of the markets are open only during the weekend. However, the walk would be equally enjoyable any other time of the week, preferably in the morning and afternoon when the businesses are open. Note that the weekend would have more people in the area while the weekdays are much quieter.

Please be advised that due to COVID-19 some venues or markets may operate different hours.

Precautions

As with anywhere in the world, make sure you keep an eye on your belongings and be aware of pickpockets. When stopping to look around, stay safe off the roads where cars and bikes pass.

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