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What you’ll do

You’ll join one of our local London hosts as they lead you on a journey through East London, flitting from retro boutiques to vintage stores to second-hand markets, and everywhere in between.

East London is known for its penchant for vintage threads, and with your local London host to show you to the best spots, it’s almost a guarantee that you’ll come home with a few new additions to your wardrobe.

This neck of the woods is where all the cool kids come to hang out and shop - but skip the overpriced hipster vintage stores and get straight to the good stuff.

Meander through the mural-painted streets of Shoreditch, Hoxton, and Spitalfields. Explore the old-school markets, characteristic vintage stores, and independent boutiques as you indulge in some retail therapy.

Your local London host is here to share with you all the vintage hotspots of their city, at whatever pace you’re happy with. You’ll feel like you’re shopping with a knowledgeable friend by your side, which obviously means you’ll buy way more than you planned to. Oops.

  • Private experience, tailored to you

  • 5 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking tour (may use public transport)

  • Hosted in English (On request: Bengali, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish)

  • Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

Experience outline

  • Explore the streets of East London with its stylish neighborhoods as you shop up a storm
  • Browse vintage boutiques and second-hand markets for unique vintage pieces
  • Stop at a trendy cafe or coffee shop for a snack (we’re thinking latte, smoothie or artisanal croissant)
  • Wander the streets of Shoreditch, Hoxton, and Spitalfields and explore the many shops and stores along the streets

Things to know

What’s included

  • 5-hour awesome experience
  • Private and personalized
  • Start when you like
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

Meeting point

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Transport costs
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Someone to pay for your shopping

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

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Travelers having fun right now!

Reviews

    Darija is very knowledgeable of the areas we went to. She was very sweet, pleasant, good taste where she was a great help when i shopped for formal shirts i don't think could have done it alone, she immediately picked up my taste. She had interesting topics to talk about throughout the time we had together, the interesting part is that we both discovered the major sites together for the first time like Westminster Abby and ST. Paul's Cathedral where we shared the first time experience.

    June 2017

    Dana A

    Cheata was the perfect guide. She customised the itinerary to suit my preferences and I saw some amazing sites, including ones I wouldn't have come across myself. She was also kind enough to work a little later to make sure I saw something I wanted to see. As a solo traveller, I felt like I was exploring Tokyo with a friend. She also gave me recommendations for the rest of my stay. Can't recommend this experience enough!

    April 2024

    Claire B

    We had a lovely day with Nik - she meet us on time and was patient when we needed a break. She is a well of knowledge and explained everything very clearly. We loved the places she took us to and especially the market she helped with pricing negotiations. I would fully recommend Nik to anyone who is looking for a fun time experience in Hong Kong. Thanks Nik for making a day special

    April 2024

    Margaret M

    We got a good overview of all the sites that we came to Porto hoping to see

    April 2024

    Catherine F

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