Great Brixton History and Culture Experience

4.8 (4 reviews) 2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

You won't find a part of London as diverse in either history or culture, than this Electric hub that is Brixton. The ethnic diversity of Brixton is reflected in the food, markets, street art, murals, music and atmosphere of community and passion.

But Brixton's past reflects the wider history of London: changing times have brought lightning-fast transformations for areas like this one. Taking it from poverty to glamorous a Victorian suburb, to the hub of the Afro-Caribbean community since the 1950's.

More recently, the turbulence of the 1980s saw hope emerge as the struggle for identity was realised by the local community. On this tour, you will hear fascinating stories, see iconic landmarks and smell mouthwatering smells of world cuisine.

Highlights:

World Famous Markets
Street Art/Mural Art
Afro-Caribbean History
Musical Roots and Culture
Brixton Academy
Pop Brixton
Electric Avenue
Immigration history
Black Cultural Archive
Cultural local icons eg. David Bowie

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Great Weekender

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–15 years) · Youth (16–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local Tour Guide
Included: In-person guide is licensed/certified

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Brixton

40 min

We will see the sites of Brixton, including the Markets, O2, Department Store and Electric Avenue and hear about the history of the area.
Brixton Market - Electric Avenue

10 min Admission included

Brixton Market comprises a street market in the centre of Brixton, south London, and the adjacent covered market areas in nearby arcades Reliance Arcade, Market Row and Granville Arcade.
O2 Academy Brixton

10 min Admission included

Brixton Academy is a mid-sized concert venue located in South West London, in the Lambeth district of Brixton.
Stop 4

10 min Admission included

The Department Store is an award-winning refurbishment of a dilapidated Edwardian building in Brixton.
Pop Brixton

10 min Admission included

David Bowie was born here, and you sense smells around
Windrush Square

10 min

Discover the history of this iconic place.
Brixton Village

10 min

Enjoy this undercover market, amalgamating the old and new Brixton.
Brixton House Theatre

20 min

Hear about the artistic and cultural history of the area.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet outside the David Bowie Mural on Tunstall Road

End point

We meet outside the David Bowie Mural on Tunstall Road

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.