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  • 5/5 Isabella G. 10 months ago on Google
    Wonderful tour. Our guide Laura was full of facts and energy. This tour unexpectedly gave me a lot of appreciation about street art and graffiti and likewise gave me a lot to ponder. I got to know east London far more intimately, specifically its immigrant community history. The Bangladeshi and Jewish histories of the east end were intellectual highlights. The sights we saw were breathtaking and it really amazes me that people can create such elaborate art in under 3 days… Worth the money.
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  • 5/5 Alexander I. 3 years ago on Google
    Gary was am awesome guy. Gave us plenty of info on the East End area history which helped us to better understand the context in which the street art is made. Also plenty of interesting facts and insight on the street art and graffiti themselves during the walking tour. The stencil and spray paint 🎨 workshop was also awesome and super fun! Enjoyed making my own little art piece. I really recommend the full experience!
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  • 5/5 bill d. 2 years ago on Google
    Sensational tour through London's East End, and some amazing art. Gary was an incredibly knowledgeable, personable and informative guide. He clearly has a deep and abiding love for his neighbourhood, and that shines through in his delivery of the tour. Even with a large group (I was delighted to hear, his largest group since you know what), he took the time to get to know everyone, and engage with everyone individually throughout the tour. Gary is very much across his brief, having an understanding both of the social construct of street art, and a deep knowledge of the technical aspects of how the pieces are constructed. He even has personal relationships with many of the scene's most prolific and well known artists. My kids had a wonderful time on their tour, and the workshop afterwards was great fun. I am recommending this tour to everyone I know that's heading to London in the future.
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  • 5/5 Jill D. 7 months ago on Google
    This is an excellent guided walking tour of East London. It’s great value for the money! Josh, our guide was friendly and knowledgeable about the street art scene. I highly recommend this tour!
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  • 5/5 Diana C. 8 months ago on Google
    This was my 3rd time to London and I was looking for a new experience. This street art tour was terrific - Nathalie was very bubbly and enthusiastic about the art and the area, and was a fantastic host overall. Would recommend this tour to travellers or locals!

  • 5/5 Sophie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked the Street Art Tour and Workshop for our team away day. Alice was a fantastic host! Extremely knowledgable and good fun. She's a passionate artist and it was impossible to not come away feeling inspired after spending the morning with her. You'll see hidden/secret spots and get the inside scoop on some of the best street artists in the world. Would 10/10 recommend.

  • 4/5 Andy001z 1 year ago on Google
    Tour and workshop, tour was good local graffiti artist who was knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. Workshop using templates was fun and engaging. 4 stars for lack of clear understanding of when to have lunch if doing both activities.

  • 5/5 Lena S. 8 months ago on Google
    The tour was amazing! We learned a lot and now appreciate the street art even more. Thank you team @Alternative London and our guide Josh. You are on a mission here! We had an incredible time in the gems of East London which we wouldn’t have seen otherwise.

  • 5/5 Corinne G. 11 months ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the Street Art Bike Tour. I’m french and I was with my 16 year old son. It was great and I recommend it. Gary is truly a fascinating guide. He is also a nice and caring person. We appreciated he knows a lot about the neighborhood, the people who live and work there ❤️East End ❤️He caught our attention to small details like the mushroom sculptures and the painted chewing gum. We will never see London the same again… Icing on the cake, we came face to face with a great Street Art artist H…Amazing !!! (Extra : sorry for the bike 😬). Best wishes, guys 😉🇫🇷🇬🇧

  • 5/5 Naomi H. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing tour with Josh, who was full of authentic local knowledge and informative insights about East London and its artistic scene. Well worth the tour and we really enjoyed it.

  • 5/5 Mariah J. 1 year ago on Google
    We recently completed the tour and spray painting workshop with Josh. Honestly, it shocked me how good it was. I actually purchased this as a gift and loved it myself. the tour was interesting and shed a light on street art that I never really knew/understood and the workshop was great. You create a stencil and spray paint for a good hour which is the best part! Thank you Josh, enjoyed your passion of street art and music!

  • 5/5 Steven van D. 6 months ago on Google
    Loved the tour. Nathalie’s enthousiasme and knowledge made it a great tour. The canvas painting at the end was worth it.

  • 5/5 Steven L. 7 months ago on Google
    I recently had the pleasure of taking the Alternative London street art tour with Nathalie and I must say, it was an incredible experience from start to finish. The guide's profound knowledge of the art scene truly impressed me - their insights into the artists' backgrounds, techniques, and the stories behind the murals added so much depth to the tour. Walking through the streets of Shoreditch, I was amazed by the sheer creativity and diversity of the street art we encountered. The guide's passion was infectious, and their ability to explain the cultural significance of each piece made the tour not only enjoyable but also enlightening. Whether you're an art enthusiast or simply curious about the hidden gems of London/Shoreditch, this tour is an absolute must. It's a unique way to explore the city, gain a deeper understanding of its creative spirit, and appreciate the talents of these artists. I left the tour feeling inspired and grateful for the opportunity to see London's street art through such an informed and passionate guide. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Elisabeth G. 5 months ago on Google
    The London Street Art Tour with our tour guide Nat was a real pleasure. It was a very nice walk through East London/Brick Lane. Nat was so knowledgable, explaining many details about the Street Art culture. I would very much recommend to go for this tour to get to know a super interesting side of East London.

  • 5/5 Regina S. 4 months ago on Google
    The best tour to make in London. We enjoyed it so much, extremely interesting and beside the overcrowded tourists paths. Thanks a ton Laura for this breathtaking tour and for your charmant told stories!

  • 5/5 Carlos Ramirez H. 4 months ago on Google
    Natalie rocks! It was an absolute blast and I am looking forward to being part of your other tours in the future!!! Keep up with the good work!!! Greetings from Lisboa!!!

  • 5/5 Ben W. 4 months ago on Google
    The best way to spend your morning. Laura our guide, was not only helpful and insightful, but an absolute delight to be around. If you are a fan of street art and history you cannot miss this tour.

  • 5/5 Melissa C. 1 year ago on Google
    Alice was a fantastic tour guide. It was so great to learn about the history of the street art and then go on to spray paint myself. She went above and beyond by asking me where I was headed next and recommending more street art in the area. Highly recommend this tour!

  • 5/5 Amber-Grace W. 2 years ago on Google
    Met a friend for a day out in London to do the street art tour and workshop and we had the best time!! Got to see so much more of the east end than before and feel like we’ve learnt so much :D as someone who wouldn’t class herself as an art lover/very artsy I had the best time and would recommend to anyone :D Thank you so much!!!!

  • 5/5 Tim B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great experience. Gary really brought the world of Shoreditch street art to life. Followed by an excellent and fun, hands on spray painting workshop. Brilliant for all ages. My 10 year old daughter loved it too.

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing tour - Gary is knowledgeable and interesting. The art and stories that went along with them were so interesting. Recommend highly - wish it was longer!

  • 5/5 Ellie M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a fantastic experience! If you’re wanting to see some incredible street art and graffiti, learn about how they were created and their significance within the local communities of the East End, this is the tour for you! Our guide Gary was so friendly and really knowledgeable and passionate about the local art scene. I’d highly recommend doing both the tour and the workshop. Not only was it loads of fun, but having a go at using a spray can gives you another level of appreciation for the works that are out there on the streets. Go book it and enjoy!

  • 5/5 James J. 2 years ago on Google
    This was literally the best tour we have ever done. My boys were engrossed for the whole 3 hours. Gary was so interesting and thought provoking and the art we saw was phenomenal. I’m going to do it again I loved it that much!!!

  • 5/5 Emma B. 2 years ago on Google
    The tour and workshop was brilliant, learnt so much from our tour guide (Gary) who was so knowledgeable. Had the best few hours looking at some amazing pieces of art and understanding more about the history and details. Workshop too was also fantastic and so much fun to get a bit creative! Gary went above and beyond to make the whole experience enjoyable!!

  • 5/5 R G. 2 years ago on Google
    I can highly recommend not only doing the walk but also joining the workshop. Apart from being super informativ and fun, it helps to appreciate how cool all the street art is that you see during the walking tour. Top marks ❤️

  • 5/5 Carl S. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing day, highly recommend the full tour with stencil making & spray painting at the end. The tour was Really knowledgeable, some amazing street art and very friendly. The stencil and spray painting was an amazing experience, all tools/spray provided, advise was great & no watching for excessive use or clock watching (let us finish, which well run over) Me and my daughter are so happy with the final outcome, and will definitely look to take our experience further (Garden fencing before the streets 😉)

  • 5/5 Michelle Newman X. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome Street Art Tour with our brilliant guide Gary last Friday. Fascinating tour in the East End. As well as the great art, what we really loved is how Gary put everything in context, we learnt so much about the history of the area and the people, as well as the art itself, the artists, their various styles and techniques, and the meaning behind the art works. Thanks for a great afternoon!! Very highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Steve H. 2 years ago on Google
    This was bought for me as a birthday present and was fantastic. Was given great insight into graffiti and street art history with a bit of London history thrown in. Loads of info on artists and there styles of work and about the whole culture. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in any form of art. Thanks for a great tour

  • 5/5 Lou D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wow, what a fantastic morning as Gary led our cycling group around some of East London Street art and graffiti. It was really interesting to learn about the background to the artists and their work.Gary's knowledge and history of the area is incredible and meant that we could weave through the backstreets avoiding the busy main roads. I would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Joe E. 2 years ago on Google
    Gary was brilliant! Incredible knowledge and the in depth details of each artist's background and techniques used were really insightful!!! Proper good day out.

  • 5/5 Cassy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed your, guide was knowledge and very friendly. Kept us all interested and knew his stuff very well. I would do this again and it will make me look at art differently now

  • 5/5 Patricia M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing day out. Gary was brilliant, learnt a load had a lot of fun and want to go back and do it all again - first class. Thank you


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