Old Spitalfields Market Tours
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Established in the 1860s, Old Spitalfields Market is a historic market that is still bustling today. The covered marketplace is full of stalls offering a mix of chain restaurants and local street food as well as unique, locally designed goods, imported wares, vintage clothes, handmade jewelry, and all manner of quirky items.
The Basics
The Victorian covered market—which has undergone extensive renovations and is now surrounded by trendy, upscale brick-and-mortar shops—is a lively shopping and dining venue. Its more than 70 stalls, shops, and restaurants include regular and rotating vendors selling everything from hand-thrown ceramics to leather goods, bespoke prescription glasses, and vintage fashion.
Old Spitalfields Market and the surrounding areas have quite a storied past, and are included on a number of informative walking and culinary tours.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Old Spitalfields Market is a must for shopaholics and visitors looking for fun trinkets or souvenirs to take home.
- Although there is a large covered market, Spitalfields can also refer to the wider area including a range of high-end shops and restaurants.
- There are seasonal events and pop-up shops throughout the year.
- There is an antiques-focused market on Thursdays.
How to Get There
Old Spitalfields Market, located in East London, is easily reachable by bus or tube. Several bus routes end at Spitalfields Market on Brushfield Street; the nearest Underground station is Liverpool Street, which is served by the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines.
When to Get There
The market stalls are open daily with varying hours and a range of weekly and monthly themed days and events. Check the website and individual shops for current information.
The Kitchens
The culinary options at Old Spitalfields Market are vast, making it a dining destination in its own right. The options are endless—high-street chains like Wagamama, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices, Japanese sushi bowls, dumplings, burgers, falafel, high-end cheese and wine, expertly pulled espresso—and the variety showcases East London’s colorful cultural mix and gourmet foodie scene.
Address: 16 Horner Square, Spitalfields, London E1 6EW, England
33 Tours and Activities to Experience Old Spitalfields Market
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Jack the Ripper Mystery Walks
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2-Hour East London Walking Tour: Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch
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PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London
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CAN YOU HANDLE THIS? London XL Food Tour
In a small group, you will discover 3 Markets: Borough, Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane Market. These are some of the most loved areas in London, each offering something different but united by the deliciousness of their extensive variety of award-winning food.
Foods you will try include: Fish & Chips, Ale (Beer), Pie & Mash, multiple curries, British Cheese (or alternative).
At the start, we will discover the edges of the Thames and its landmarks nibbling our way towards Borough Market
We will try food from some of its award-winning artisans then cross over to the famous square mile and it's incredible skyline and architecture. We will head into the Hipster neighborhood of Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane to taste some of our best bites and spices.
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$173.97
Price varies by group size
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Private Tour: Secret Food Tours Shoreditch
The East End is a diverse, multi-cultural neighbourhood which has shaped Shoreditch into a thriving, bustling area with independent shops and buzzing markets. Walk through the local streets and get immersed by the vibrant and mouth-watering international cuisines that are on offer from the shops, restaurants and stall holders that will not fail to impress you!
Be thrilled while discovering a whole new experience in Shoreditch! By booking with us our guide will lead you through this amazing foodie area, sampling an array of yummy offerings and delicious local delicacies, all guaranteed to make you fall in love with this very cool part of London.
As a private tour, everything works around you! Our start times are much more easy going, dates can open up. It's a much more intimate and cozy experience. No need to shout over other tourists, you will have every question answered, and leave feeling like a native yourself!
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VIP Tour: CAN YOU HANDLE THIS? London XL Food Tour
In a small group, you will discover 3 Markets: Borough, Leadenhall and Spitalfields Markets. These are some of the most loved areas in London, each offering something different but united by the deliciousness of their extensive variety of award-winning food.
Foods you will try include: Fish & Chips, Ale (Beer), Pie & Mash, multiple curries, British Cheese (or alternative).
As a VIP you will get to have a Luxury drink with your Tour.
At the start, we will discover the edges of the Thames and its landmarks nibbling our way towards Borough Market
We will try food from some of its award-winning artisans then cross over to the famous square mile and it's incredible skyline and architecture. We will discover one of the City's hidden gem, the Leadenhall Market and head into the Hipster neighborhood of Spitalfields Market and Brick Lane to taste some of our best bites and spices.
Be prepared for a fun and delicious time in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
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PRIVATE Jack the Ripper Ghost Walking Tour in London
This is a PRIVATE tour for your group only. Follow in the footsteps of notorious London serial killer, Jack the Ripper, on this private 1.5-hour walking tour. Travel back in time to the 19th century as you visit sites upon which Jack the Ripper committed heinous crimes and where the infamous Bedlam lunatic asylum used to reside. Your guide’s attention is dedicated solely to you and your party, ensuring an atmosphere perfect for strolling London’s haunted streets. Greet your private guide outside of Dirty Dicks, an 18th-century pub located opposite Liverpool St. Station. As you start to stroll, your guide provides a historical overview of Jack the Ripper, detailing the crimes committed by the Victorian serial killer.
TOURS ARE AUTOMATICALLY BOOKED FOR 730PM UNLESS YOU REQUEST ANOTHER TIME.
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