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I'm Jessica the Museum Guide, and I take my guests on magical journeys through the past, discussing,... more
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Join an anthropologist and historian to learn about the fascinating history of the East End through its fabulous food
There is no better way to experience the richness and diversity of London's East End than by tasting its delicious street food.
Join me, a long-time East End resident and cultural anthropologist, as we explore the immigration histories of the area and fill our bellies at the same time. We'll sample food from the Chinese, Jewish, Bangladeshi, Turkish, and Ghanaian communities while admiring the East End's vibrant street art and unique culture.
Whether this is your first time in London or you've been here a dozen times, this is the ideal tour for exploring the East End. You'll leave this tour with a deep understanding of the past, present, and future of the area - and a full stomach!
Itinerary
We start our tour at Spitalfields Market, where we explore the area's Jewish and Huguenot history. We sample Chinese dumplings and Turkish gozleme (filled flatbread) in the busy market before peeking inside the infamous Ten Bells pub and gazing up at Christchurch Spitalfields.
Next, we make our way to Brick Lane to see a remarkable mosque and taste samosas and a cup of masala chai (spiced tea). After learning the fascinating history of fish and chips, we taste some of the UK's best while people-watching outdoors.
Strolling past street art and cool shops, we head to a legendary beigel shop to brave the queue and taste salt beef or smoked salmon beigels. Finally, we end our tour with a selection of chocolate truffles from a Ghanaian-British chocolate shop. At this point, I can walk you to Shoreditch High Street Station, or back to Spitalfields Market.
Meeting Point + Tour Duration
Meeting Point Options: Suggested by Guide: I, Goat Statue on Brushfield Street Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, United Kingdom (Photo of the statue in tour photos) (Located Brushfield St @ Crispin St, a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station. If you would prefer I meet you at the station, just let me know.) Click this link to see exactly where the statue is located: https://what3words.com/awake.spends.exists https://www.google.com/maps/place/I+Goat/@51.5190836,-0.077887,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x255f30963a644b27?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjw-8Gyku7-AhWKR
Duration: 2 hours 30 min.
The tour can range between 2:30 - 3hours based on how long we have to wait at different food stops.
Transportation
This is a walking tour. Please note that we eat most of our food samples on benches or while standing.
What’s Included
- Guiding Services
Other: All food tastings, masala chai, and 1 soft drink are included.
***If you have any food restrictions (allergies, gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian) please get in touch before booking. I can design a tour for your needs, but the menu/stops for all guests will be different.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
No cash is needed for this tour
What’s Extra
- Personal Expenses
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourJessica was welcoming and our tour was a delight. Exactly the right pace for my husband and I. She listened to what we liked and adjusted our food quantities as needed. We enjoyed the variety of the places she chose and we enjoyed hearing about the history of the area. One recommendation would be to give better directions to the meeting place. I, Goat statue on Brushfield Street was a strange direction for me. I could find "Brushfield Street with Google, but it took some digging to find I, Goat!
Christina Del Balso
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