5K STREET ART TOUR
Explore Shoreditch's most vibrant street art on a 5k guided running tour every Wednesday morning.
It was great to learn about the different artists and try and spot a few on the way round. Vanessa, as always, was terrific. Thank you for a great morning in the East End of London.
Caroline Dunleavy, Wimbledon
Every Wednesday at 6.30am, Dorsett City Hotel, Aldgate
Run through the ever-changing canvas of the East End, stopping to admire, photograph and learn about its breath-taking street art.
Your guide will help you identify work from the internationally renowned artists that flock to embellish the walls of Shoreditch and tell you more about their background and inspiration.
The tour starts and ends at the Dorsett Hotel, right next to Aldgate Station. All abilities are welcome on this tour - we're never far from a breather and we don't leave anyone behind.
WHERE IS IT?
DISTANCE
5
kilometres
STARTS/ENDS
Dorsett Hotel City
DAY/TIME
6.30am Wednesdays
NEAREST TUBE
THEMES
Street art, graffiti, artists, techniques, escaping the law
SPEED
CHILLED
No-one gets left behind
TICKETS
£17
Includes a snack and 50% off smoothies and breakfast at Dorsett City Hotel
TIME
1hour
STOPS
10
Short breaks to take photos of amazing art, learn about artists and more.
BAG DROP
Yes
FAQs
How fast do I have to be?
Not very! This is a group tour welcoming all abilities. The run stops regularly so you cantake photos and learn more about the artwork. You're never far from a breather. And our guides are trained to never leave anyone behind.
Will there be time for photos?
Of course!
Do I have to stay at the Dorsett to attend?
Absolutely not! Although it's a really great hotel, so if you haven't organised your accommodation yet, check out their rooms here. Plus Dorsett guests get special rates on the tour - ask your concierge for more information!
What you'll see:
Banksy
Space Invader
Zabou
Roa
Phlegm
Dreph
Cityzen Kane
Ben Eine
Christian Naagel
Jim Vision
HNRX
DScreet
& many more
Can't make it? Want a private guide? Or to run further?
Book your own private guide to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel at a time convenient for you. Our 10k street art tour shows you even more work, or book a sightseeing tour.
Please remember to tell us:
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Date and time you'd like your tour
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Where you'd like to be picked up from
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How far you'd like to run
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Number of people running
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What you'd like to see (The big sights, off-the-beaten-track history, street art, women's history, sex in the city, craft beer, gin, LGBTQ history, American history, Tudor sights etc)
We'll get right back to you with the best options and prices for you.
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