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The Original London Street Art and Graffiti Tour

Name: The Original London Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Discover Shoreditch's backstreets on this walking tour through London's street-art heartland. Wander lanes near Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market as guides point out ever-changing murals and graffiti, revealing the stories behind the artists and the area's creative transformation.

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Reasons to go

Two early Banksy pieces from around 2001 survive under perspex in the courtyard of the Cargo Bar on Rivington Street, right on the tour's patch.
The huge black-and-white crane mural on the route was originally meant to be a heron, but Belgian artist ROA switched to a crane once locals started calling it one.
The route passes a faded '3 monkeys' piece, one of nine Banksy works that appeared across London on nine consecutive days in August 2024.

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Full description

Starting near Brushfield Street by Spitalfields Market, the tour weaves through the lanes around Brick Lane and Shoreditch where large-scale murals and ever-changing graffiti have covered walls for years, with guides explaining the artists and the area's shift from working-class docklands to creative hub. Because street art is temporary by nature, the specific pieces seen change constantly, which is part of the appeal for repeat visitors.

With London's highest trendy score in this batch and a strong local score, it suits anyone wanting a grittier, contemporary counterpoint to the city's royal landmarks.

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Address

Brushfield St, London E1 6AA, UK · Whitechapel

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Hours

Multiple daily departures, ~2 hours each.

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Wear comfortable shoes, as the route covers narrow lanes and uneven pavement
go on a weekend to combine it with Brick Lane's market stalls
remember that murals here are repainted often, so a guide's local knowledge matters more than any fixed itinerary.

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Reviews

One of our highlights during our vacation in London! I knew the area a bit but saw it with different eyes afterwards! Thanks to Josh for the authentic and insightful tour.

Marie, Germany

1/5

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