Brixton Cultural and History Walking Tour

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

Meeting Point

David Bowie Memorial

463 A23, London SW9 8BN, UK

We meet outside the David Bowie Mural on Tunstall Road

What's included:

• Local Tour Guide
• In-person guide is licensed/certified

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 2 hours, 30 minutes

Brixton

London, SW9 8HE

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

40 minutes

Brixton Market - Electric Avenue

Brixton Road, London

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.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

O2 Academy Brixton

211 Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9SL

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Department Store, Brixton

248 Ferndale Rd, London SW9 8FR, UK

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pop Brixton

Pop Brixton 49 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PQ

David Bowie was born here, and you sense smells around

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Windrush Square

Brixton Road, London, SW2 1JQ

Discover the history of this iconic place.

10 minutes

Brixton Village

Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8PS

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

10 minutes

Brixton House Theatre

385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, Brixton, SW9 8GL

Hear about the artistic and cultural history of the area.

20 minutes