Spice Trail: An Indian Food Walk Through East London
Our local for this tour
Anthony - The Londoner
Experience details
Destination
London
Category
Food tours
Duration
2.5 hours
Mode of transport
Walking
Available languages
English
What's included
Private guide • 4 Local tastings
Here’s an overview of your tour
London is world-renowned for its Indian cuisine—but there’s a deeper story simmering beneath the surface. On this immersive East London food walk, you'll move beyond clichés and tourist traps to uncover the true cultural roots of Indian food in the heart of the city.
Guided by a local food expert, you’ll explore how food shapes identity, community, and celebration within Indian and Bangladeshi traditions. Through storytelling and tastings, you’ll learn why dishes like aloo tikki, pani puri, and traditional Indian sweets aren’t just delicious—they’re rich with meaning and history.
This 2.5-hour walking tour winds through the iconic streets of Brick Lane and Whitechapel, where every bite comes with a backstory. Along the way, your host will share the cultural significance of Indian cuisine in London while you experience it firsthand—through warm naan, sizzling kebabs, and sweet gulab jamun.
To enrich your journey, you’ll also explore culturally significant landmarks like the Brick Lane Jamme Masjid and the contemporary Whitechapel Gallery, blending food with art, religion, and migration history. It's a sensory experience designed to satisfy your curiosity as much as your appetite.
Your host? A natural storyteller with deep local ties—whether through culinary roots or lived experience in East London’s dynamic neighbourhoods. They’re full of anecdotes, insider tips, and personal stories—and always happy to tailor the experience to your pace or preferences.
Whether you're a seasoned foodie or just hungry to learn more, this tour will give you a genuine taste of Indian London. Come hungry, leave inspired.
Your itinerary
Meeting point
In front of Yellow Ladder CoffeeFood & Culture
On this private tour, discover why Indian food is so relevant for the locals and their culture. Your local host is ready to take you on a tour where flavor, traditions, and cultural history combine to give you the perfect taste of LondonAuthentic Tastings
To fully understand the significance of Indian food in the English culture, you must give it a try. And on this tour, you’ll get to enjoy aloo tikki, Indian sweets, and other tastings that put this food tradition on the map!Food Traditions
Do as the locals do and embrace the way they enjoy Indian food - the authentic way. Learn the history behind this local ritual, the right way to enjoy it, and tips and tricks on how to keep it alive for the rest of your stayCultural Highlights
Visit highlights relevant to the food and cultural theme of your tour where you can know more about London and where your local host can give more insights and recommendations
Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?
Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!
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Good to Know
Tips
- Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
- In case of leftovers, ask for a container to-go to reduce waste
Included
- Private guide
- 4 Local tastings
Not included
- Entrance to attractions
Cancellation
- Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
- Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.
Reviews
- 5.0
Fun and informative tour with Anthony
"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! "
- 5.0
Family-friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
"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 so...
- 5.0
Great experience
"This was one of the best guided tours in my life: informative, entertaining and full of vivid impressions. Thanks Anthony"
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What is the cancellation policy?
When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.
When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.
When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.
Read moreWhat payment methods are available?
During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.Can I pay in any currency?
Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.Is this tour always private?
All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.
Our local for this tour
Anthony - The Londoner
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