Discover three very different and exciting historic markets on your guided walk through the buzzing East End, where Londoners have lived, traded, and laboured for time immemorial. Get behind-the-scenes and meet the makers in the legendary,1000-year-old Borough Market, a foodie haven at the cutting edge of what to eat in London. Take in the architectural elegance and grown-up atmosphere of Leadenhall Market, in London’s Square Mile, and hear about its Roman origins and links to the one-time mayor extraordinaire, Dick Whittington. Wind through the streets of this once deprived area, a hunting ground for the infamous Jack the Ripper, and hear how this lively district has been repeatedly regenerated and renewed into a financial centre.

Explore trendy Spitalfields Markets with its fashion pop ups and independent boutiques. Hear about the cultural influences from international settlers: from Huguenot silk weavers to Ashkenazi.

Jews and Bengalis. See street names in Bengali and chapels converted into mosques, alongside conservation areas of Georgian houses, and an English Baroque architectural masterpiece, in this playground for contemporary artists.

Where We'll Be:

Experience a captivating 4-hour walk through London’s iconic East End, where history, culture, and vibrant markets come alive. Our journey begins at the legendary Borough Market, a 1000-year-old foodie haven at the cutting edge of London’s culinary scene. Here, you’ll get behind-the-scenes access and meet the makers who keep this market buzzing.

Next, we move to the elegant Leadenhall Market in London’s Square Mile. With its stunning architecture and grown-up atmosphere, Leadenhall boasts Roman origins and connections to the famous Dick Whittington. As we stroll through this historic area, you’ll learn about its transformation from a hunting ground for Jack the Ripper to a modern financial hub.

Our adventure continues to the trendy Spitalfields Market, filled with fashion pop-ups and independent boutiques. Discover the rich cultural influences from Huguenot silk weavers to Ashkenazi Jews and Bengalis. You’ll see street names in Bengali, chapels turned into mosques, Georgian houses, and an English Baroque masterpiece, all in a vibrant artist’s playground. Enjoy a fresh bite from a local artisan stall in the Market and the end of the walk

What you should know:

There are pay-to-use public toilets near to Borough Market, and free public toilets at Spitalfields Market,

The walk is approximately 1.7 miles long along flat pavements with stops and opportunities to sit down on benches on the way.

All our experiences are LGBTQ+ friendly.