Dive into London's vibrant East End on this half-day walk! Journey from bustling Smithfield Market to the modern marvel of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, witnessing gritty history, hidden gems, and stunning regeneration along the way.

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A half day walking from the heart of the city to its eastern border. It’s a superb way to see how the changing fortunes of the East End have given rise to waves of development and regeneration.

The ArcelorMittal Orbit—the world’s longest and tallest tunnel slide.

Starting in the historic Smithfield Market, we make our way into the old working part of London, along canals built for the industrial age but now used for leisure and through districts ravaged by the Blitz now born anew.

We finish in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, site of the 2012 summer Olympic Games, now a thriving new suburb.

Duration: 4 hours with coffee break
Type: Walking Tour
Price: From £195
Languages: English

Smithfield Market

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Barbican

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Hoxton

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Boundary Estate (the world’s oldest council Estate)

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Colombia Road

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Regent’s Canal

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Hertford Union Canal

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Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Our customers say...

"What a superb day! Karen gave us a splendid 150-180 minute tour of Westminster Abbey and - my! - does she know her stuff! Peers, poets, scientists, warriors, kings and queens, and, of course, the Abbey itself:; Karen had interesting stories and an engaging delivery for all of them and was more than happy to deal with our questions. A really great morning, rounded off with a walk across Parliament Square and along Parliament Street and Whitehall to Trafalgar Square. I thought I knew this part of London, but not a bit of it:; Karen had something new every few metres! Thank you, Karen:; we'll be back!"

Will, Hampshire

"Last April, Karen took us on a tour in Westminster Abbey. It was engaging from start to finish. She is a born story-teller and brings history to life with interesting details and fun facts (although life wasn't always fun in the old days:;-)). I appreciated how she kept the group together (we were numerous)in a diplomatic and friendly way and built a good connection. She is super knowledgeable about the abbey but doesn't overload you with info and keeps up the pace. Especially for a non UK resident like myself, I truely enjoyed listening to someone so passionate about her city and history! Thanks, Karen, for an unforgettable tour!"

Katie