Alternative London
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About
Discover the London you won't find in the guide books with London's original off-the-beaten-track tour provider! Come with us to explore the culture, community and street art of London's vibrant East End. We offer unique and original walking tours, bike tours and food & drink tours and as London's original street art tour provider we also offer street art workshops led by our team of street artists. Tour prices start at pay-what-you-want so there's something for everyone at a price to suit all budgets. Let our expert guides show you the real London, from a local's perspective!
London, England

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2023

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garenceLondon
St. Albans, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
This was a great tour. Our guide (Josh) was really informed and passionate about street art. It really opened my eyes to the art and artists that are working all around us. Would definitely recommend!
Written 14 March 2024
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iguana_9
London, UK144 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The walking tour was a great introduction to the graffiti and street art thriving in the East End. Tour guide brought the area to life and introduced us to many UK and international artists. She is an artist and was enthusiastic about other artists work and the different methods they use. She encouraged us to notice the stickers on the poles, art in the ground, on walls and to look up high. Without the guide we would have missed so many of the small pieces and the way in which the artists communicate through their works.

Would strongly recommend this 2 hr tour for Londoners and tourists alike.
Written 25 February 2024
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Jack Volokhoff
Jaffa, Israel10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
The your was a great cross section of the various types of street art. The guide Josh was very knowledgeable. It was truly an enjoyable experience, and I learned so much about the art!
Written 19 February 2024
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SarahPhilip
Tallinn, Estonia28 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
4 of us had a great time on this walk.

Natalie was our guide and she gave us a great insight into the world of street art, graffiti, tags & slaps.

I’ve done other walks around Spittlefields & Brick Lane which have also covered street art, but this one was much more interesting.

There was more insight into the techniques and materials different artists use and the messages & drivers behind their art. I also found the discussions around the motivation, politics & legalities interesting.

I loved that we got to go back to the workshop and use spray cans & stencils afterwards!
Written 18 February 2024
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Wendy R
1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
Terrific tour with great guide. Street art in London is just great and she led us through streets pointing out lots of hidden gems we would have otherwise missed. She was knowledgeable about art and history and super interesting. Excellent way to spend a few hours.
Written 13 February 2024
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Joanne H
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
Natalie was an amazing tour guide, friendly, warm & knowledgeable. we learned so much about street art, graffiti, artists, east end history & so much more! She also gave us hints and tips for further art & the hidden gems of London. Fabulous walk/tour with my 16yr old daughter who thought it was very cool (parental success!). Would highly recommend as great value educational/cultural tour. Fabulous! Five stars!
Written 12 February 2024
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Iain16092027
London, UK13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Great afternoon walking around Brick Lane area and enjoying its unique street art and ambiance. Our guide Laura was very knowledgeable of both the Art and the area as well as being great fun. We saw pieces of street art we would never have found without her and the tour is well worth the money. Definitely recommend.
Written 7 February 2024
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Stefanie G
14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Our street art tour was one of the absolute highlights of our London trip.
We understood the differences between graffiti and street art and the meaning of each. The neighborhood where we were shown the street art was already worth seeing, full of flair and atmosphere, however the street art from graffiti to stickers and artistically great pictures was incredibly impressive. After all, the Banksy was no longer, as expected, the best of these great works of art.
The guide was so knowledgeable about the subject and at the same time full of passion, which was passed on to us. Simply wonderful!
Written 30 January 2024
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Maggi O
Atlanta, GA78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
This tour was a pleasant surprise. I went in having no expectations but enjoyed every moment. I have a new appreciation for what I think of as “graffiti” Our guide (Josh) was extraordinarily knowledgeable about the history of the street art movement and helped us to understand the different types of the form. Strongly recommend this tour.
Written 21 January 2024
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COTravelLover
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised by our guide’s depth of knowledge and appreciation. Also surprised by the amount and variety of art concentrated in a small area. The tour was entertaining and informative. I also appreciated seeing a part of London I might not have otherwise.
Written 14 January 2024
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