Gangster Tour of London’s East End: An Insight into British Crime History by Actor Vas Blackwood
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244 Ratings
Greater London
Join actor Vas Blackwood on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End to uncover the secrets of British crime history. Explore iconic film locations and hear tales of the notorious Kray twins.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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What's Included
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Join ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood for a 2-hour walking tour through London’s East End as he details the lives of renowned British criminals. As the actor who portrayed gangster Rory Breaker, Vas offers intricate insights into both the reality and dramatizations of London’s underworld. Throughout the tour, hear stories of the infamous Kray twins, visit locations in Whitechapel and the East End connected to them, and discover filming spots from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.’
Location
E1 1BU
Whitechapel Road
The meeting point is inside the main bar area of the Blind Beggar pub, 337 Whitechapel Rd – 1 min walk from Whitechapel tube station. Vas will be signing images at the ‘Blind Beggar’ from 12:30-1:30pm before the tour departs. (Costs: Pics £20. Wall-mount Pics £40)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(244 Ratings)
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Rm0rris90
Apr 13, 2024
Vaz - Legend - Vaz, a legend, simply superb, made you feel right at home, told it as it was and the story of the eastend with passion charisma and integrity - an absolute diamond - cant recommend enough … awwwite
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Becky_b
Mar 31, 2024
Gangster tour - Vas has a fantastic sense of humour and his knowledge of the tour was outstanding , would highly recommend
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Belinda_f
Mar 24, 2024
Gangsters tour - Fantastic tour . Vas makes it interesting informative and is really funny. Would highly recommend.
Went all round where the Krays lived and grew up. Great tour and lovely to see some of the east end of London . Brilliant!
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Belindaf45
Mar 24, 2024
Gangster/Kray walking tour - Fantastic informative tour. Would highly recommend. Visit places that ate notorius . The tour is made even better by the tour guide Vas. Took lots of photos and enjoyed every minute.
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Hartly5
Mar 24, 2024
Very knowledgeable tour - Just when you think you know everything about the Krays, Vas Blackwood comes along! Vas is clearly very knowledgeable about the Krays and shares this with a great sense of humour on the tour. The tour also gives a good insight into the minds of the Krays. Such a great day and I would highly recommend without hesitation!
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Laurence_s
Mar 17, 2024
Vaz’s Red Army - Vaz was superb with his dramatisation of what the Krays were all about. Not all crime and brutality but generous at the same time.
Many Thanks Vaz
From your Charlton friends South of the river.
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P5252ylbarrys
Mar 10, 2024
Top draw gangster tour with the best ever tour guide you could imagine - This was one of the best tours I have ever been on, brilliant , Vas makes it so good and I would have paid double the price they charged, Vas has so much knowledge and energy and brings the stories to life, brilliant from start to finish and a laugh all the way, if you want a gangster tour which involves the Krays I can't imagine there would be a better one.
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Lilbird80
Feb 18, 2024
Gangster Tour with Vas Blackwood - Vas was fun, friendly, knowledgeable & welcoming. He made an effort to include & interact with everyone, keep us together & ensure safety near the roads. The tour was interesting, humorous at times & enlightening. It gave us a great perspective & understanding of the Krays & living in London at that time.
There is swearing on the tour, it didn’t bother us but it could offend others if they’re unaware.
Also drinks in the Blind Beggar were over priced.
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Feb 11, 2024
Brilliant day out - Brilliant 👏 Vas was so knowledgeable and entertaining. Can really recommend. Not for the easily offended! Fascinating stories about the Krays.
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Ingrid_b
Jan 28, 2024
Great Tour with Vas Blackwood - Excellent and definitely worth booking ! Treat for my husband who had the best time. We would recommend to anybody trying to decide whether to do the tour or not.
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