Private tour in Hackney Simon C

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Base cost of tour
  • $ 199 USD

Inside East London Tour: Art, Sport and Victorian History - the Olympic Backyard and New London

Tour #84456
4.8 (4)
Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

2 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Hackney tour:

Want to see the next big thing? Olympic East London is a fast-changing corner of the city that's hyped to be it. I've been exploring/living it for more than a decade (I've been on TV and in the papers!) and can give you the inside track on the new creative and cultural quarter like nobody else. We'll walk from the former Victorian factory town Hackney Wick (it recently had Europe's largest concentration of artists) to the Olympic Park. Discover centuries of East London history right next to the biggest construction and regeneration project in Europe where creative industries cluster. Hear about art; industrial firsts; alternative living; DIY culture; underground movements past and present; revolutionary toymakers and the famous Matchgirls Strike; see exterior views of National Stadium. Find out what locals really thought about the Games as we take a blast through London's past and see its future. As featured in our tour for the BBC, Guardian newspaper and other European media.

Your Hackney tour itinerary

• Find out where plastic was invented as we walk the streets. • Check out contemporary street art on 19th Century warehouse walls. • See canals and discover unusual floating communities. • We'll visit a gallery. • See (external views) the Olympic Stadium and other architecturally impressive buildings on the site. Optional (price not included): • Ride the elevator to the top of East London's version of the Eiffel Tower, for spectacular 300ft high views from the highest piece of public art in the country! • For the daring, take its slide back to the bottom for a fast track descent and some Olympic adventure! This tour as a whole or partially, can be customized to fit your preferences - please inquire!

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Public Transport here and back. Then our legs in between! Please check tfl.gov.uk for transport updates in case of weekend engineering works on the rail/subway system.

What's included
  • Other: No entry fees are required for the excellent views, we'll take a walk outside in the fresh air.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: You will need a travel pass that includes Zone 2 to reach Hackney Wick or Pudding Mill Lane stations. If you wish to ascend the Orbit, you will need to purchase tickets for the viewing platform or even for its slide!
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

England, E9 5LH United Kingdom

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: at the new and architecturally interesting Hackney Wick Overground station, by the exit barrier.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Art And Culture

History

Languages
Fluent

English

Fluent

French

Basic

German

Basic

Spanish

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

wheelchair Accessible

5

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

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Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

2 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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