Free tour
London Fields and the Old East End
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Guru: Liza
Registered on 2 October 2025
I am a born-and-bred Londoner with a degree in History and a professional Tour Guiding Certificate from City University. With years of experience leading groups, I create and deliver tailored tours across London and southern England for groups of any size, from solo visitors to parties of twenty.
My tours combine history, science, and anthropology with the fun, quirky, and sometimes downright creepy stories that bring places to life. Whether you want the classic highlights, hidden gems, or a deep dive into the unusual, I’ll design a private tour that’s engaging, memorable, and perfectly suited to your interests.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
London Fields and the Old East End
Join me for a walk through the historic East End of London, starting at Hackney Town Hall and ending in the heart of Jack the Ripper teritory.
We’ll stroll across London Fields, once a pasture where animals rested on their way to market and later a hub of the squatters’ movement. Along the way, we’ll explore three of the East End’s most famous markets, cross the Regent’s Canal, to see the earliest local authority housing in the world.
The walk concludes in Brick Lane, a street shaped by centuries of migration, from the Huguenots to Jewish communities and, more recently, the Bangladeshi community, each leaving their mark on its culture, food, and character.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
319A Mare St, London E8 1EJ, UK
I will be on the steps of Hackney Town Hall, Mare Street, Hackney, London E8 1EA.
I wear a red beret.
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Outside visit
Hackney Town Hall
Hackney Town Hall is a striking Art Deco building from the 1930s. Today it used for weddings (including mine) events and even film shoots. Next to it is the Hackney Empire, where Charlie Chaplin and Marie Lloyd trod the boards.
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Outside visit
London Fields East Side
London Fields is one of Hackney’s oldest green spaces. For centuries it was pasture for animals rested on their way to market at Smithfield. Later, it became a gathering place for the squatters’ movement and today it’s a lively park, famous for its lido, weekend markets and community festivals.
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Outside visit
Broadway Market
Broadway Market is a lively East London street that’s been a hub for traders since the Victorian era. Today, its Saturday market is packed with food stalls, crafts and independent shops, blending historic charm with modern creative energy. Then we go over the Cat and Mutton canal bridge with its industrial architectural views
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
