Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood
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Learn about the godfathers of British crime on a 2-hour walking tour of London’s East End, led by ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels’ actor Vas Blackwood! Vas is instantly recognizable as on-screen gangster Rory Breaker, having a wealth of knowledge about the villains (both on-screen and real) involved in London’s murky underworld. Hear tales of the notorious Kray twins while visiting sites around Whitechapel and the East End that are linked to them, and see iconic film locations from ‘Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.’
Thông tin khác
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cần Quan Tâm
East End
Meet your guide – Vas Blackwood (famous for playing Rory Breaker in Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels as well as Only Fools and Horses in which he played the robber Lennox 'Shadow' Gilbey) - in Whitechapel, the gritty heart of London’s East End. Then set off on your 2-hour walking tour of the area, visiting film and TV program locations as well as real-life places associated with London’s criminal underworld. Famously the stomping ground of the Kray twins (Ronnie and Reggie) who terrorized the East End during the 1950s and 60s, the area is rich with sites linked to them. Pay a visit to Repton Boys’ Club, where the twins learned to box, and see the Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie killed an arch rival – one of the ruthless acts that propelled him from mere gangster into an East End celebrity icon (albeit a feared one).
The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel
Having rubbed shoulders with many of London’s ex-gangsters to prepare for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Vas Blackwood has countless tales to tell, and you’ll hear the best as you walk from site to site. Learn about ‘The Guv’nor,’ Lenny McLean, a gangster-turned-good guy who started his criminal resume as a bareknuckle fighter before going on to act in popular UK TV programs, like Eastenders and The Bill. You'll also hear tales of Barbara Windsor – a much-loved London actress who married one of the Krays' feared associates Ronnie Knight -- as well as discovering the dastardly doings of Brown Bread Fred, a chap nicknamed after the cockney rhyming slang in which ‘brown bread’ means 'dead' in reference to the murders he committed. See the pub used as Samoan Jo’s in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, as well as Hatchet Harry’s office, where ‘Porn King’ Harry Lonsdale worked in the film.
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Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood
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Amazing tour
tracemitch,
5 thg 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, Vas was brilliant and brought the history to life, would highly recommend to anyone who has an interest in the Krays
Brilliant afternoon!
KatieC703,
1 thg 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fun, lively, informative afternoon! Great energy from Vas with so much knowledge and insight into the Krays life and history. Felt like you’re walking around with mates. Vas bought the story to life, what a character, brilliant day.
Great experience
ColetteEJ,
1 thg 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vas was great and a fun guide today. It was awesome to learn some more gangsta history in London. Would definitely recommend
Great time.
O9644VGsarahl,
28 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Came out with my sister as I had done this tour last month and raved about it. Had a fantastic time. Vas is so down to earth and a great host. Thank you so much.
This could be double the amount and would still be too cheap!!!
simonrA1781EE,
19 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing tour. Vas was brilliant and so involved in the tour. Had so much information to pass onto us and had a great sense of humour. Didn’t rush anything and actually ran over by nearly an hour!!! I am booking the same tour again with the wife now!!!!
FANTASTIC
sammysamosa,
15 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This walking tour through East London (Whitechapel and the Krays’ stomping grounds) offers a mix of history, drama, film trivia and local color, all delivered by Vas Blackwood – known for his role in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. If you’re into gangster lore, authentic crime history, film connections, or just want a lively guide, this is one people highly recommend! Vas is charismatic, funny, down-to-earth and he brings the stories alive. His experience in acting helps; he adds theatricality without losing substance.
Amazing tour - loved Vas. Great value.
B6760JOamandab,
14 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant tour. Vas was so knowledgeable and really was a great story teller. The tour lasted way longer than expected and you could tell Vas was really passionate about what he did. We’d definitely recommend this tour and would like to do it again! We shall be buying more of these tours with Vas for our friends. Thanks Vas. Just one word of warning, Vas does the whole gangster thing really well….ie he says it as it is…if you are not keen on swearing or are easily offended then this tour is not for you ! We loved it.
Can not recommend
Penelope M,
13 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Foul language throughout tour Group way to large, 44 people Difficult to hear with noisy traffic Lots of standing around
Great Tour
marky h,
12 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on this tour, Vaz was an entertaining and informative host who took us to some very interesting areas.
Excellent
Kelly H,
12 thg 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vaz was excellent. Would highly recommend. Lots of laughs. Had to slope off before end. So sorry!!!! Great tour very informative
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