“I realised that I can not teach people to lie any more. My line in the sand is clear. I cannot and will not no longer coach people to give charismatic talks that they don’t care about. That is how we got into this problem in the first place! Disconnect from self and others. Business detached from its social and environmental impact.”
Category: Shop Local
Holidays in Hackney: Midnight Kayak Adventure
For some years now I’ve been exploring how we can find plane-free low-carbon wonder in our own backyard. Not just because we need to change our attitude to travel, not just because many here can’t afford it either – but also because who can’t benefit from feeling a little happier every day by loving where…
Changemakers: Hackney 2020 Vision
Finding purpose, giving back, channeling community tourism for good…
Hackney Tours is Social
2020 is the year of the Staycation. So now we ALL have to rediscover the local 🙂 It’s also the year when Hackney Tours moves closer towards its aim of giving back to the community on multiple levels. Not just in the sense that tours can make people happier, provoking curiosity about where they live…
Revolutions You Can Dance to in Dalston
Want to meet some kickass changemakers? Want to really connect with your area and get to know the exciting things happening in its hidden corners? Like to support your local homeless shelter? Join us this Sat at 11am for a special edition of the walk celebrating Hackney champions and changemakers – and finishing off at…
Hidden Hackney: Changemakers & Joie de Vivre
Changemaker? Sick of Doom & Gloom and National Politics? It’s grim on the national stage politically, but Hackney has the antidote! On an intimate walk with a few friends come and explore the inspiring local initiatives that are tackling national and even global issues. Meet your new friends and neighbours at the market and connect…
Hackney Wick: Young East London Speaks
You’ve heard about the arts community in Hackney Wick but what are the hopes and fears of its youth?
“I didn’t even know this place was here…” …music to Hackney Tours ears. That’s what it’s all about, helping people see their own back yard in a different light. From places to stories to ideas – exploration is at heart of everything. On Sunday we went walking, on a little Clapton safari for #IndieWknd
Special walk (inc. food) for East End Trades Guild #IndieWknd It’s been a busy Autumn. If you follow Hackney Tours on social media, you might see we took some Hackney kids to Folkestone Triennial at half term to share the wonder of art and exploration with future generations. Last week we dropped in on a…
East End Independents’ Day & Well Street Market – Free Walk
East End Independents’ Day: Well Street Market launches tomorrow! We’ve been exploring community a lot recently and many of you have been part of that. One of the ways it’s built is through markets. They’re a great space for people to come together. Tomorrow will see an exciting afternoon in Homerton: the launch of a…
Stay Closer, Shop Local – Travel Deeper
Our ‘Food & Culture’ tour of Dalston and its markets is a labour of love – and a product of love for the area. It just got a great review on Funzing this week; but it’s not really about us it’s really about connection to the community. We’ve been hanging out at the places involved…
FREE Chatsworth Road Festival walk this Sunday
As part of the Chatsworth Road Festival this Sunday, you can get our ‘Connect with Clapton, Discover Extraordinary E5’ walk free! Just turn up at the information stall at 11am on Sunday and we’ll discover what makes this such a special place.
Hackney Tours: East LDN Creative Exploration 