What to do in East London

Activities, attractions and tours

Canary Wharf featuring a city, a high-rise building and modern architecture
Canary Wharf showing a city and modern architecture
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Tower Bridge featuring heritage architecture, street scenes and a bridge
Tower Bridge showing a monument, a city and a river or creek

Places to Visit in East London

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What to do in East London


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Canary Wharf showing a city, a bridge and a river or creek

Canary Wharf

4/5(17 area reviews)

Wander around London’s financial district in the scenic docklands with the tallest skyscrapers in the city. They are home to some of the world’s biggest companies.

Canary Wharf
London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Shoreditch

5/5(10 area reviews)

Colorful murals decorate the streets, restaurants serve up delicious global cuisine and markets offer antiques and vintage fashion in this buzzing neighborhood.

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Stratford

Stratford is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Aspers Casino and Westfield Stratford City. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Pudding Mill Lane Station or Leyton Underground Station.

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Tower Hill

Tower Hill is highly notable for its fantastic nightlife, and you might want to visit top sights like Tower of London and St Katherine's Dock. See more of London by jumping on the metro at Tower Gateway DLR Station or Tower Hill Station.

Tower Hill
Tower Bridge showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a bridge

Tower Hamlets

4/5(79 area reviews)

Consider exploring the stunning river views in Tower Hamlets. If sightseeing is on the list, Tower of London is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Limehouse DLR Station or Westferry Station to see more of the area.

Tower Hamlets
London showing street scenes and markets as well as a family

Hackney

4/5(38 area reviews)

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Hackney. Shoreditch High St is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at London Fields Overground Station or Manor House Underground Station to see more of London.

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Day trip destinations from East London