London’s Criminal East End: Where Now’s Kray Twins Audio Guide
At a glance
London’s Criminal East End: Where Now’s Kray Twins Audio Guide is a 1h – 1h 15m private experience in London, United Kingdom, operated by VoiceMap Audio Tours. Prices start from $9.99 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it, The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
Highlights
- Private experience — just you and your group
- Free cancellation for flexible planning
- 8 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 1h – 1h 15m
- Group
- Private tour — only your group
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Travellers
- 1–15 per booking
- Ages
- Adult 6–99
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation (see policy)
Options & availability
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London’s Criminal East End: Where Now’s Kray Twins Audio Guide
from $9.99
- Days:
- Every day
Times and prices come from the operator’s live schedule and are confirmed when you book.
Overview
Explore London’s East End on a self-guided walking tour, delving into the notorious history of the Kray twins. Starting outside the Royal London Hospital, you'll trace the footsteps of Ronnie and Reggie Kray as they built their criminal empire. Discover their childhood, their rise to power, and the violent acts that cemented their fearsome reputation. Highlights include visiting The Blind Beggar pub, where Ronnie Kray committed a brazen murder, and hearing Detective Leonard ‘Nipper’ Reid's pursuit of justice. From Vallance Road to St. Matthews Church, this 60-minute tour unveils the real story behind the brothers’ charismatic facade, ending with their downfall and capture. Perfect for crime enthusiasts and history lovers alike!
What's included
What's included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Not included
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Itinerary
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Stop 1
The tour begins outside The Royal London Hospital, where the Krays grew up nearby. As you pass by, you’ll hear about their childhood and the environment that shaped their future as notorious gangsters. Entrance to the hospital is not included.
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Stop 2
This pub was the site of one of Ronnie Kray’s most infamous crimes, a brazen act of violence in broad daylight. As you walk by, you’ll learn the full story behind this chilling event and its impact on the East End.
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Stop 3
Passing through Vallance Gardens, you’ll uncover dark tales of how the Krays operated their criminal empire and the sinister secrets they hid nearby. This area plays a crucial role in their brutal history.
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Stop 4
This historic café was a popular haunt for the Krays and other local figures. As you walk by, I’ll share stories of their glamorous public persona and their meetings with shady characters over cups of coffee.
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Stop 5
As you pass the former Bath House in Bethnal Green, you’ll hear how it was used as a front for the Krays’ illicit dealings. It’s a place that hides more than it seems.
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Stop 6
Repton Boxing Club was pivotal in the Krays’ early lives, honing their skills in the ring. You’ll hear about their contrasting boxing styles and how these skills helped cement their dominance in the criminal world.
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Stop 7
As you pass The Carpenters Arms, a pub once owned by the Krays, you’ll hear about the bloody feud that abruptly ended a birthday celebration here. It’s a key stop in understanding the violent world they created.
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Stop 8
The tour ends at St Matthew’s Church, the final resting place of the Kray twins. As you pass by, we’ll reflect on their legacy, the fall of their empire, and the infamous trial that brought them to justice.
Meeting point
The tour begins just opposite Whitechapel tube station, outside of the Town Hall on Whitechapel high street.
End point
The tour ends at 37 St Matthew's Row.
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the London’s Criminal East End: Where Now’s Kray Twins Audio Guide take?
The experience lasts about 1h – 1h 15m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $9.99 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it; The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere; Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata; Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour; Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start.
Where does it start?
The tour begins just opposite Whitechapel tube station, outside of the Town Hall on Whitechapel high street.
Can I cancel?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
