Gangster Tour of London’s East End Led by Actor Vas Blackwood

Departure Point 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) Return Details 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) Duration 2 hours Languages Available Human tour guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: The Blind Beggar Public House Whitechapel 337 Whitechapel Road London 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). Duration: 2 hours Stop At: East End London 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. Duration: 15 minutes Additional Information 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 Inclusions Professional guide Exclusions Hotel pickup and drop-off Food and drinks Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Brit Movie Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.