Shoreditch Street Art Free Tour: Stories Behind the Walls
Feel Shoreditch’s rebellious energy as you explore constantly changing street art, hear the stories behind the artists, and discuss the politics and culture shaping the neighbourhood. Expect an informal, interactive walk filled with humour, surprises and honest opinions.
Our Tour Guide
What makes your tour different?
Explore Shoreditch with a local guide who knows its street art, hidden corners and ever-changing creative scene. Hear the stories behind the walls, discover artists from Banksy to David Speed, and enjoy honest local insight without a rehearsed script.
Overview
Shoreditch never looks exactly the same twice. A mural you photograph today may be painted over next week, while a new stencil or paste-up can appear overnight. That constant change is what shapes this walk.
Rather than following a fixed checklist of famous names, your guide responds to what is currently visible in the streets. You may examine a large-scale mural, a tiny sticker hidden on a lamppost or a piece whose meaning only becomes clear once you know the story of the artist and the neighbourhood.
Tour Itinerary
Insider story
Guests will learn how Shoreditch’s walls constantly change, with new pieces painted over old ones, and how to spot the difference between authentic street art, political expression and commercial decoration.
Meet at Shoreditch High Street Station on Braithwaite Street
The tour begins outside Shoreditch High Street Station on Braithwaite Street. The guide will be holding a red umbrella
Connectivity Matters Mural
The area's largest piece is on King John Court. A wonderful mural that is the result of a collaboration between more than ten different artists
Old Spitalfields Market
Time permitting, the guide will take you into Old Spitalfields Market, a gorgeous Victorian market which has some of the best food, art and shopping in the area
Brick Lane
London's 'Curry Mile', packed full of a variety of posters, sculptures, tags and masterpieces. Don't expect anything to stay the same for long!
Ely's Yard
The tour finishes at Ely's Yard (inside Old Truman Brewery), home of the famous Banksy car, and a variety of other artists work
What's Included
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Two-hour guided walking tour
- Street art stories and explanations
- Local recommendations after the tour
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
Important Information
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go after the tour?
After the tour, visit Spitalfields Market for independent shops, street food and local crafts, or continue exploring Brick Lane’s cafés, vintage stores and colourful street art.
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Groups up to 7: free to book · Larger groups: fixed price
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Groups up to 7: free to book · Larger groups: fixed price