Brixton History and Culture Tour

2 hours 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
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: The Great Weekender Experiences

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

What is included

Included

Included: Experienced local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Pop Brixton

5 min

We pass by the mew Pop Brixton Markets
O2 Academy Brixton

10 min

We pass by the acclaimed Brixton Academy and hear the story of its origin.
Brixton Village

15 min

We pass through some of Brixton's markets
Windrush Square

15 min

We hear the history of this iconic square in the centre of Brixton.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We meet outside the David Bowie memorial.

End point

We meet outside the David Bowie memorial.

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.