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After meeting your guide near Spitalfields, set off on your stroll around the area to learn about east London’s food scene and culinary heritage. Culturally diverse, with London’s largest immigrant population, the east London area has its own distinct cuisine influenced by the different nationalities who live there. Sample a total of ten popular local dishes as you explore; highlights are as described below.

Start with a traditional British breakfast staple – the humble bacon sandwich – at St John Bread and Wine, a meat-specialist restaurant that’s become a local institution. Then, step back in time with a visit to the English Restaurant to sample its legendary bread pudding.

Wander over to Androuet, one of London’s top cheese producers, to sample artisan British cheeses, and then enjoy a leisurely amble north to Poppies – a proper East End chippy— for a portion of fish and chips, wrapped in newspaper.

Head back toward Spitalfields and stroll down Brick Lane, Britain's undisputed curry capital that's home to Indian food shops and curry restaurants galore. Head inside Aladin, your guide’s favorite eatery, and sample Bangladeshi and Indian specialties while learning how curry has become Britain’s national dish. Then, wander into the heart of the East End’s Shoreditch to visit Beigel Bake, one of the most famous bagel shops this side of the Atlantic. Chow down on one of their salted beef bagels, and you’ll quickly realize how they made it onto Time Out London’s ‘100 Best Dishes in London’ list.

Your final visit is to another historical English restaurant where you'll try a salted caramel tart to finish on a sweet-tasting high note! Your tour then finishes in the heart of Shoreditch, near Pizza East.

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Included

Local guide
10 food tastings

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
This tour can be modified for vegetarians. If you require this please add a note to 'special requirements' at time of booking
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund

Features

Tourism

85%

Food

65%

Cultural

55%

Original

45%

Reviews

4.9

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Larry W

5 | 2019-09-19

This could not have been a more enjoyable four hours of learning the history of the East End and tasting a variety of foods from the diverse cultures that make up this area of London. Don’t miss it!

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Yolanda Horton

5 | 2019-08-28

Alex was amazing and do not eat before the tour it is alot of great food. Alex did a great job it was informative and fun

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Randall F

5 | 2019-07-24

I had read wonderful reviews of this tour and especially about Lauren, the guide. I was so happy to find out that Lauren was going to be our guide as well, and she did not disappoint. The tour is so much more than food, with a lot of history and culture thrown in. There is a great variety of cuisine to sample; to be sure you do not leave hungry. The east end of London is a slice of London most tourists don't experience, but it really is something that should not be missed.

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Joleen S

5 | 2019-07-03

Flic was amazing! Cara was a great addition as well. The food was great! Flic set the standard for our experiences in London. We enjoyed every part of the tour and the last bite in the end...… was bitter sweet! Thank you!

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Holly A D

5 | 2018-07-10

This was one of the greatest tours we've ever taken. Our guide, Emily Rose, was really great. She was fun and very interesting. All of our group kept raving about our experience with her. We wished she could join us for the rest of our trip. That is how much we enjoyed her great personality. We easily felt her part of our family trip!! The food was great and certainly plenty. It was a great variety from really good restaurants. We even went back to 2 of the restaurants to enjoy the food again. Everyone LOVED the bread and butter pudding!!

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Perry M

5 | 2018-05-09

Really enjoyable tour but come hungry because youll leave full. Everything from the amazing bacon buttee to the most amazing bread pudding and onto the best curries Ive ever had. Great day

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Steve J

5 | 2017-10-20

This was amazing for both the food and the history that we learned of the area. I would recommend it to everyone!

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