Tours and Tickets to Experience Spitalfields

There are plenty of ways to experience Spitalfields. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• London Jack The Ripper Small-Group Walking Tour
• Eating London: Brick Lane, Shoreditch & Spitalfields Food Tour
• London - Jack the Ripper Small Group Tour
• Working Women of the East End Walking Tour
• Authentic London Sunday Markets with a Londoner

Spitalfields is a London neighborhood that’s free to visit. However, thanks to its rich and layered history, it’s also the perfect place to explore on a tour. Atmospheric evening Jack the Ripper tours start from around US$20, while food and drink tours cost from US$130.

Spitalfields is one of London’s food hot spots, so it’s a must-visit area for gourmands. Top picks include modern European bistro, Crispin; elevated Indian joint, Gunpowder; Brother Marcus, where you can feast on Middle Eastern small plates; St. John, with its nose-to-tail philosophy; and the heavenly focaccias of Bread and Truffle, which you can have filled with ricotta and truffled ham.

Indisputably, the best place to shop in Spitalfields is Spitalfields Market. The Victorian-era market is home to a mix of stores selling luxury skincare, high-end fashion, and independent designers, along with a rotating selection of stalls inside the market. You can find everything from artwork and textiles to falafel wraps.

While firmly on the London tourist trail, there are still some hidden gems in Spitalfields. One of the best is Denis Severs' House, a Grade II-listed townhouse that promises a theatrical experience. Another spot is the Brick Lane Vintage Market, the UK’s largest collection of independent vintage vendors, located downstairs at the Old Truman Brewery.

Spitalfields encompasses some of Brick Lane, one of the capital’s most famous streets. Here, you’ll find a vibrant mix of bars, bagel shops, vintage stores, and booksellers, interspersed with street art. Walk to the end of it and you’ll arrive in Shoreditch, one of the capital’s hippest neighborhoods.