A Ball of Chalk - Guided Private East End Walk
Overview
For a London that feels more like home to a Londoner than the pomp and grandeur of Westminster, head to Spitalfields for a small-group experience like no other.
Historically much poorer than its cousin to the west, it has in more recent times found its fortune in skyscrapers and creatives- a true rags to riches tale.
The stories heard here are not of kings and politicians but of the real people who made this area- cockneys and costermongers, brave Blitz-era civilians and Eastern European Jewish settlers, Bengali Muslims and fleeing French Protestants, artists, fashionistas, trendsetters, foodies, radicals, 1950s gangs, Victorian murderers, workhouse paupers and everybody in between.
You’ll duck into the backstreets to discover hipster markets and Beigel shops, old breweries, a religious building that tells of centuries of immigration, 18th century weaver houses, old taverns, unbelievable street art from Banksy to Stik, global cuisine and a very different side to our fair city.
What's Included
- Private guided walk of the East End including Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Any entrance costs
Meeting Location
77-82 Whitechapel High Street
London E1 7QX, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Shoreditch Station
Bethnal Green Road, London, UK
What To Expect
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Brick Lane Jamme Masjid
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Brick Lane
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Ten Bells
25 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Spitalfields Market E1
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Old Spitalfields Market
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Old Truman Brewery
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-278452P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Private guided walk of the East End including Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
- English Speaking local expert guide.
- Gratuities.
- Food & drink.
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off.
- Any entrance costs.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A Ball of Chalk - Guided Private East End Walk is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A Ball of Chalk – Guided Private East End Walk will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private guided walk of the East End including Brick Lane and Spitalfields.
- English Speaking local expert guide
- Gratuities
- Food & drink
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Any entrance costs
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
