Spice Trail: An Indian Food Walk Through East London
2.5 horas
Food Tours
London
Choose one of 2 locals available
Experience hosted by Chris & Anthony
Private Tour
Carbon Neutral
Craving a real taste of Indian London? Join a local food expert on a flavorful journey through East London’s Brick Lane, where every bite tells a cultural story—from sizzling kebabs to traditional Indian sweets. This walking tour blends authentic tastings, rich history, and vibrant street life into one unforgettable experience.
Destination
London, England
Category
Food Tours
Duration
2.5 horas
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English
Included
Private guide
4 Local tastings
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
Entrance to attractions
6 reasons to book this tour
Conozca la influencia de la comida en Londres
Sea parte de una tradición gastronómica local: comida india
Se puede personalizar al 100% según tus deseos.
Disfruta de degustaciones y aprende a comerlos como un local.
Abrace la cultura local y sus rituales gastronómicos.
Visita los lugares destacados de comida y cultura para obtener más información.
What you can expect
Londres es mundialmente famoso por su cocina india, pero hay una historia más profunda latente bajo la superficie. En este recorrido gastronómico inmersivo por el este de Londres, irás más allá de los clichés y las trampas para turistas para descubrir las verdaderas raíces culturales de la comida india en el corazón de la ciudad.
Guiado por un experto gastronómico local, explorarás cómo la comida moldea la identidad, la comunidad y la celebración en las tradiciones indias y bangladesíes. A través de narraciones y degustaciones, aprenderás por qué platos como el aloo tikki, el pani puri y los dulces tradicionales indios no solo son deliciosos, sino que también están llenos de significado e historia.
Este recorrido a pie de 2 horas y media recorre las icónicas calles de Brick Lane y Whitechapel, donde cada bocado tiene su propia historia. Durante el recorrido, tu guía te compartirá la importancia cultural de la cocina india en Londres mientras la disfrutas en primera persona: naan caliente, kebabs chisporroteantes y gulab jamun dulce.
Para enriquecer tu viaje, también explorarás lugares de interés cultural como la Jamme Masjid de Brick Lane y la contemporánea Whitechapel Gallery, que fusionan la gastronomía con el arte, la religión y la historia migratoria. Es una experiencia sensorial diseñada para satisfacer tanto tu curiosidad como tu apetito.
¿Tu anfitrión? Un narrador nato con profundos vínculos locales, ya sea por sus raíces culinarias o por su experiencia en los dinámicos barrios del este de Londres. Está repleto de anécdotas, consejos de expertos e historias personales, y siempre dispuesto a adaptar la experiencia a tu ritmo o preferencias.
Tanto si eres un gourmet experimentado como si simplemente quieres aprender más, este tour te ofrecerá una auténtica experiencia gastronómica en Londres. Ven con hambre y sal inspirado.
Choose your local
Get to know these 2 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Chris
The London Historian
4.9120 reviews
English
Anthony
The Londoner
4.9236 reviews
English
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of Yellow Ladder Coffee - London to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Comida y cultura
En este tour privado, descubra por qué la comida india es tan importante para los lugareños y su cultura. Su guía local está listo para acompañarlo en un recorrido donde el sabor, las tradiciones y la historia cultural se combinan para brindarle la experiencia perfecta de Londres.
Catas auténticas
Para comprender plenamente la importancia de la comida india en la cultura inglesa, tienes que probarla. En este tour, disfrutarás de aloo tikki, dulces indios y otras degustaciones que han dado a conocer esta tradición culinaria.
Tradiciones alimentarias
Haz como los lugareños y disfruta de la comida india de la forma más auténtica. Descubre la historia de este ritual local, la forma correcta de disfrutarlo y consejos para mantenerlo vivo durante el resto de tu estancia.
Aspectos culturales destacados
Visite los lugares destacados relacionados con el tema gastronómico y cultural de su recorrido, donde podrá conocer más sobre Londres y donde su anfitrión local podrá brindarle más información y recomendaciones.
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
Michael🇱🇺 Luxembourg
(About local )
9 septiembre 2025
We went on a tour with Chris and we simply loved it! He showed us Shoreditch, Spitalfields, and also the City of London square mile. Chris is a real storyteller. He knows so much about the history of London and how to present it to his audience. You hang on his every word. He can adapt his tour easily to the needs and wishes of the group. Very flexible. We had an absolute fun time with him. Highly recommendable!Shoreditch tour with Chris
Sue & Bob🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 septiembre 2025
Anthony was a great guide with knowledge and enthusiasm. We tried some excellent food and learned about the history of London. Time well spent!Great experience
Ilene🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 septiembre 2025
We had a great walking and hidden gems tour with Anthony. He showed us many places we would have missed. He had many stories to tell which made the tour very enjoyable. We highly recommend Anthony asa tour guideGreat tour of London
Michelle🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
2 septiembre 2025
We loved our tour with Anthony. Plenty of laughs, lots of sights and information. Anthony has lived in London his entire life so his knowledge was fantastic. Had a great time. Thanks Anthony Anthony is your guide!
Jenna🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 agosto 2025
Chris gave us a wonderful tour of some of London's highlights! We loved it, and our 8 year old described Chris as "the best tour guide yet!" because of how he explained things for him to understand. Chris was reachable and flexible when our travel delays necessitated slight deviation in start time and location. We were so grateful for his time and expertise, it was a fantastic way to start our time in London!Fantastic!
Ilana🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
27 agosto 2025
Anthony is very knowledgeable about the history of the area and has many fun facts about all the nooks and crannies. He is very friendly and flexible in terms of making sure the tour meets your expectations. Overall it was a very enjoyable and interesting morning.Tour of East London
marc
(About local )
26 agosto 2025
Wir hatten eine sehr schöne und informative Führung mit Chris. Chris hat uns unter anderem auch den römischen Einfluß auf London aufgezeigt. So haben wir Dinge gesehen, auf die wir sonst nicht gestoßen wären. Die Zeit verging wie im Fluge. Wir würden jederzeit wieder eine Führung bei Chris buchenTolle Führung
Roman🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
26 agosto 2025
Chris was very personable and knowledgeable. He customized the tour perfectly to match our interests.Knowledgeable Local
Tiffani🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 agosto 2025
Our tour with Anthony was outstanding! He was prompt, engaging, and shared fascinating insights and little-known stories not found in history books. Anthony gave us a choice of touring traditional sights or a more local experience, we chose the latter and it did not disappoint! He showed us hidden gems only a true local would know. His food recommendations were spot-on, and it was clear he was familiar and respected in the neighborhood. All three generations on our trip found the tour enjoyable and Anthony a pleasure. We’ve taken many tours and Anthony was one of the best guides we’ve ever had!Top-Notch Local Experience
Lauren🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
23 agosto 2025
This was our 1st private tour and we certainly picked the right guide! Anthony was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We will definitely be booking with him again when we return to London and will definitely recommend him to friends. Thank you Anthony for a great day! Anthony was fantastic!
carlos🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 agosto 2025
Chris was fantastic! Lot of insightful tidbits of the city's history and landmarks during an almost 6 mile trek around the heart of London. Just what we where looking for and that will help us dive deeper exploring London on the remaining days of our trip. I would highly reccomend Chris if you want to learn about London. Great introduction to London
Hendrik🇳🇱 Netherlands
(About local )
7 agosto 2025
Our tour with Anthony was awesome! His enthusiasm and knowledge about London is amazing. We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Loved how he could tell us all these little unknown facts and alleged rumours about different parts or buildings. Good combination of big tourist sites and hidden gems.Highlight of our trip - tour with Anthony
Larry🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 agosto 2025
Chris was extremely pleasant and knowledgeable. He showed us many hidden sight and out of the way gems. We’d never know this side of London otherwise.
He was great and it was a perfect way to get acquainted with this wonderful city.Super knowledgable
Andrew🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
1 agosto 2025
Anthony was interesting, engaging, and a wealth of knowledge - full of detailed stories about the lesser known history of London. We originally booked a ‘top attractions’ tour - Westminster, etc. However when we met he gave us an alternative option to go to a lesser known but deeply historical area - and we were so glad we chose the alternative! We walked around an area of the city that we never would’ve gone to and learned some fascinating history about some key lesser known sites. We also had two kids in tow- ages 9 and 7 - and Anthony consistently made efforts to keep them engaged with interesting - plus dash of morbidity - tales, which they loved. Overall I would highly recommend him, and the next time we go back we will definitely be booking a food tour with him as he also had a deep knowledge of all the great spots in the area (boroughs market was a highlight).Facinating and lesser known London sites
Ryan
(About local )
1 agosto 2025
Our tour with Anthony was superb. He is a wonderful, knowledgeable storyteller and took us to some amazing places in London. Awesome Anthony
veronique
(About local )
28 julio 2025
Wij zijn met Anthony op stap geweest met ons gezin. Hij heeft duidelijk enorm veel ervaring en kan perfect inspelen op de behoeften van de klant. Ook stelt hij geregeld voor om een groepsfoto te nemen op de juiste en fotogenieke plekken. Een aanrader ! Top wandeling op maat in London!
Codi🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 julio 2025
We enjoyed our time with Anthony from the start until he left us at Trafalgar Square. The kids say our time with him and learning so much about London in such a short time was one of their favorite experiences of the trip. He gave us food tips, train tips, and safety tips to make our trip more enjoyable. Also, he has great stories! Bonus: he’s a super nice guy. Highly recommend booking with Anthony.London Must-Do
Peter 🇩🇰 Denmark
(About local )
19 julio 2025
We had a great private tour of 4 hours with Anthony who clear not only knows every little corner of London but also loves the city and its little qwerky stories
We did both the classic sites with a bit of light digestable history lessons but also some of the lesser known local pearls
Me, wife and teenage son all really enjoyed it.
We would warmly recommend Anthony when you are in London Great Local Londoner
Deana
(About local )
18 julio 2025
Anthony was an outstanding guide to his city. The day for uniquely built for us and our interests. I will do more trips with him on my next visit to London. Fun and engaging day!
Nick🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 julio 2025
Our group of four (two couples) spent half a day touring London with Anthony and he was fantastic! Enthusiastic, funny, caring and extremely knowledgeable about all things London. He showed us the "touristy" sites we wanted to see and also many hidden gems that made our day super special. When we travel back to London, Anthony is our guide. :) Note, Anthony is a foodie and if you want to find the best fish and chips or fine dining he has the answers.Anthony is Amazing!
Danielle
(About local )
16 julio 2025
We had so much fun with Anthony. He knows London inside and out, and felt like an instant friend. He has a keen sense of humor, moves along at just the right pace, and shares fascinating stories and information. Anthony was so good at communicating, and helping design a four to show us the area of London we were interested in. We saw the Parliamentary areas together. Also, he nailed his food recommendations! We loved the pub, and he gave us some solid choices for our next day out to Borough Market. Anthony is Wonderful! An instant friend!
Clotilde
(About local )
14 julio 2025
Thank you Anthony for being such an amazing, funny, interesting guide.
We had a wonderful time with Anthony who took us from Shoreditch to the Tower of London. Anthony knows London and its history very well, he goes out of the crowded paths to show you less touristy but very interesting corners. He is passionate about being a great guide and making sure that everyone is having a fantastic time.Anthony is an amazing guide!!!!!
Nick🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
14 julio 2025
We spent a great few hours with Chris discovering parts of London we didn't know existed. His historical knowledge was fascinating but he also tuned the tour to our interests by showing us multiple places to eat, markets and generally places of interest. He was easy company and had many interesting stories to tell. We have already discussed returning for a tour of another part of London.History of London
Jon🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 julio 2025
Chris was a wonderful guide. He was very energetic, knowledgeable and great with our kids (girls, ages 8 and 9). We did the walking tour the day we arrived, middle afternoon. This was a great way to get some exercise after a long flight and we couldn’t check-in yet anyway. Chris is a great guide and host - highly recommended!!Great way to start a London trip!
Barbara🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 julio 2025
I can’t properly express how amazing our experience was. Anthony guided us on a 3 hour tour of amazing sites. I booked this tour because I knew I’d be overwhelmed by all that we wanted to see and do in London. This tour gave us a great taste of some of the most historical sites. Anthony’s knowledge of London and its history is so very impressive. I’m not a history buff, but he may have turned me into 1!Fell in love with London
Taina🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 julio 2025
My husband and I had a private Borough market tour with Anthony. The meeting spot was easy to locate. Anthony is really friendly and made us feel comfortable commenting and asking questions. I feel we sampled some of the best that the market offered. Anthony made the perfect high quality choices and we truly loved everything we ate. Along the way we got a bit of history which brought the area to life. We saw and ate many things in London, but the tour with Anthony was my favorite! I highly recommend this tour for everyone visiting. IMO it’s best to do it at the beginning of a trip. Thank you, Anthony, for a wonderful experience!A Delicious-Filling-Interesting-FUN Tour
Andrea🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 junio 2025
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our family walking tour through London, Bankside, Borough Market, the Underground, Parliament, and Westminster with Anthony as our guide! From start to finish, Anthony was engaging, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to, making the experience enjoyable for our entire family, including our teenage boys who can be tough to impress. His storytelling brought the history and culture of each location to life, weaving in fascinating facts with a perfect dose of humor that kept us all hooked. Anthony’s warm and approachable demeanor made it feel like we were exploring with a friend, and he effortlessly connected with our boys, sparking their curiosity and keeping them entertained. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide to show us the vibrant sights and flavors of Borough Market, the iconic Underground, and the historic landmarks of Parliament and Westminster. Highly recommend Anthony for an unforgettable London adventure!Fabulous time!!
David🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 junio 2025
We had a wonderful tour with Chris. He is so knowledgeable and clearly is passionate about the City and its history. During the tour, he made sure to check with us about how the pacing of the tour felt. We especially appreciated his ability to tailor the tour to our interests — we asked for a focus on architecture and Chris delivered. I learned a lot and had fun doing it. Thank you Chris! Brilliant Tour of the City
Nick
(About local )
19 junio 2025
Loved my tour with Anthony, he was so adaptable to their custom plan. I wanted to put together to better understand the city. Very knowledgeable, very handy, truly understand the best food in London and understand the great line of modern and past.Great, Knowledgeable, Kind
Katherine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
7 junio 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with Anthony—an educational and fun three hours peppered with amusing anecdotes and entertaining historical tidbits! Would highly recommend! Fun and informative tour with Anthony
Olga🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
7 junio 2025
Anthony was fantastic. My husband, myself, and our 9 and 11-year-old kids went on his tour our first full day in London. Not only did he take us to his favorite local spots, but he also showed us some of the biggest sites, but with a different perspective and viewpoint. He answered all of our questions, and you can tell that he has a deep bench of knowledge to draw from. Also, his taste in food is 🤌. We highly recommend him and we would absolutely go on another tour with him next time we're in town!Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
onkel_tom2🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 junio 2025
This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions.
Thanks AnthonyGreat experience
Achim🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
7 junio 2025
Wir hatten einen so tollen Nachmittag gemeinsam mit Anthony. Unglaublich freundlich und ein echter Kenner der wundervollen Stadt London. Er hat uns Plätze gezeigt, die wir sicherlich auf eigene Faust niemals erkundet hätten! Die Zeit ist wie im Flug vergangen und ganz sicher wiederholen wir dies bei unserer nächsten London Reise! Vielen Dank Anthony für die tolle Zeit!Einfach wunderbar!!
Luis🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
6 junio 2025
If you're looking to experience Shoreditch beyond the guidebooks and Instagram hotspots, Anthony’s walking tour is an absolute must. From the moment we began, it was clear that this wasn't just a job for him—it was a passion project. With an infectious enthusiasm for the quirky, the forgotten, and the fleeting, Anthony brought the streets of East London to life in a way few others could.
What sets this tour apart is Anthony’s eye for the hidden details most would miss. He led us down quiet alleys and past unassuming buildings, revealing layers of history, culture, and creativity. His knowledge of Shoreditch’s ever-evolving street art scene was incredible—not just the big names like Banksy, but the emerging artists, political messages, and even the pieces that might disappear by next week. It felt like we were seeing a living, breathing gallery.
Anthony also has a knack for storytelling, weaving in anecdotes about the area’s rebellious past, eccentric residents, and how Shoreditch continues to reinvent itself. His deep respect for the neighborhood’s character, both old and new, shone through in every stop and story.
If you're curious, creative, or just tired of cookie-cutter tours, this is the one to book.
Leann 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 junio 2025
Loved Anthony’s energy and humor. Was a great time. Would recommend! Great food Tour!
Eugene 🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
2 junio 2025
Chris was a wonderfully friendly and knowledgeable guide. We covered from Roman times to the present, all within the few blocks enclosed by St Paul’s Cathedral, Guildhall and the Royal Exchange. We learned a lot! We had not appreciated until then that London City is just a small part of London. Great historical tour of London City
Jonathan🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 mayo 2025
Chris did a great job with our full day tour. He clearly knows London quite well and was able to answer all of our questions. He was also very mindful of my two kids and tailored the tour to suit our needs. I highly recommend him for those looking for a tour.Knowlegable, polite and patient!
gneves🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 mayo 2025
Highly recommend, he was great with our 8 year old daughter. He’s an amazing storyteller and knows the city in and out doing a comprehensive tour in 3 hours. Amazing tour!
Bailey🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
26 mayo 2025
I booked a private tour with Chris for our group of 11 adults & 1 baby. Chris was a fantastic guide! He is very knowledgeable and was able to answer all of our questions. We learned a lot on our tour and it was overall the highlight of our time in London! He was also very accommodating to our group, especially the baby. I highly recommend booking a tour with Chris!Great experience! Highly recommend.
Terri🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 mayo 2025
Chris was a great guide! We had planned an afternoon Kickstart tour and had some check in issues at our Airbnb so we were a bit late getting started. Chris was very adaptable - waited for us while we grabbed a quick bite to eat and re-arranged some of his planned tour. He provided a great overview of London - particularly in the government area and gave us useful recommendations as to travel and restaurants too. Definitely a 5 star.London visit
Patty🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 mayo 2025
We had the absolute pleasure of spending our first day in London with Chris as our tour guide, and it was the perfect introduction to this incredible city. Not only did he teach us how to navigate the Tube like locals, but he also took us to some of London’s most iconic spots: Parliament, Covent Garden, the financial district, and so much more.
What truly set Chris apart was his extraordinary knowledge and the fascinating historical stories he shared at every stop. His passion for the city is contagious, and we left the tour feeling more connected to London’s rich past and vibrant present.
Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, booking a tour with Chris is a must. Highly recommend!A fantastic day in London with Chris!
Rianna🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
19 mayo 2025
Mary
(About local )
16 mayo 2025
Chris delighted us with his charming personality, his comprehensive expanse of knowledge in all things Britain and adjusted his time to fit our personal questions. He was professional and very interesting with his anecdotes about living in London for the past 24 years. We highly recommend Chris for your next walking tour in London!Chris was nothing but incredible!
Christine🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 mayo 2025
Anthony was a great tour guide. He shared lots of great info about London and took us to areas we never would have found on our own. Lndon Gems
Steffi🇨🇭 Switzerland
(About local )
12 mayo 2025
Wir (Familie mit 3 Jungs im Teenager-Alter) hatten eine tolle Zeit mit Anthony. Er hat uns viel Neues über London erzählt, obwohl wir die Stadt bereits kennen. Auch unseren Kindern hat die Tour Spass gemacht und die 3 Stunden vergingen wie im Flug. Herzlichen Dank Anthony und vielleicht bis zum nächsten Mal :-) Spannende & unterhaltsame Tour mit Anthony
Alan🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
10 mayo 2025
Anthony is a ton of fun. We had a great time exploring London with him. They aren't kidding about hidden gems. I've been to London many times, but still learned a lot of quirky things. I highly recommend him.Lots of fun
Pat🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
4 mayo 2025
Chris had us at "Welcome to London."
Our biggest disappointment was that we didn't book Chris for all 3 days we were in London. Chris is fabulous, interesting, great sense of humor, and has a wealth of knowledge at his fingertips!!! We'd like to come back just to have Chris show us more of the city he truly loves.Truly a fabulous guide!
Gabriela🇧🇷 Brazil
(About local )
29 abril 2025
Anthony is a cheerful, outgoing, and full-of-life person. He loves sharing knowledge, tips, and great stories about the city. It’s easy to feel comfortable around him, and the tour was light and fun. I highly recommend it
Dawniellle
(About local )
27 abril 2025
Our tour with Anthony was everything we hoped it would be. He was engaging & knowledgeable. The walk around London hit all the historic sites we were hoping. He also gave us a great tour of the food stalls at Borough Market. Would definitely recommend booking with Anthony. Engaging
Janine🇨🇦 Canada
(About local )
24 abril 2025
The four of us, including two twelve year olds, loved the tour Anthony gave us. He took us to parts of London we wouldn't otherwise have seen and told interesting stories to match the locations. We couldn't have been more pleased.Great tour and stories to go with...
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