Things to do in

Brixton

Find out about the Rise and Fall of David Bowie on this walking tour. Learn about Bowie’s life from his childhood in Brixton to his rise to stardom in London’s Soho district and how fans from all over the world reacted to his sudden death. The tour starts in the South London town of Brixton, a vibrant area full of street art, quirky bars, and its own currency – which features David Bowie on the £10 note. See spots from Bowie’s early childhood, including the house where he was born and his first school. Take a short trip on the tube to Soho, where teenage David Bowie used to pack boxes for music publishers and dream of breaking into the music industry. As you wander through Soho, pass music venues where he performed, stop outside pubs that he used to frequent, and hear about some of Bowie’s most distinguished outfits whole walking along Carnaby Street, Soho’s fashion district. Snap a photo of yourself standing in the same spot as Bowie on the album cover "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" and look out for the telephone box from the back cover, too. Throughout the tour, all you pretty things will be entertained with anecdotes and trivia about David Bowie’s life on Mars, and closer to home.

Please note that from 1st Oct, the evening tour will no longer include alcoholic drinks. All existing evening bookings will be honoured. Join us as we embark on a journey through Brixton, uncovering hidden gems and indulging in delicious African and Caribbean cuisine. Here's what you can expect during this unforgettable experience: Historical Landmarks: Visit iconic sites that hold cultural significance, delving into the history of Brixton. Brixton's Art Scene: Explore the vibrant street art scene, discovering captivating artworks that showcase the area's creativity. Brixton Market: Step into Brixton Market, a bustling hub where cultures collide and flavors intertwine. Explore the vibrant stalls and immerse yourself in the multi-cultural atmosphere. Indigenous Flavors: Discover new African and Caribbean foods, fruits, and spices, expanding your palate. Local Eateries: The highlight of our tour will be visiting 4/5 exceptional local eateries that specialise in African and Caribbean cuisine. Prepare to be tantalised as we sample an array of mouthwatering dishes and delectable desserts, each bursting with authentic flavours and aromas. Foods such as jollof rice (traditional West African rice), Puff Puff (West African appetisers), Jerk Chicken, Ackee & Saltfish, Jamaican patties, Akaras, Rice & Peas, Calaloo, Ethiopian coffee, Fried dumplings plus much more on offer. *Tour is suitable for vegetarians, gluten and dairy free.* Follow us on IG @gorgeoustoursuk for more pictures.

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

When you book this tour, the supplier will be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality, tastes and interests so we can assign a like-minded Local who can create a bespoke experience for you. You'll be paired with guides that are passionate about the place they call home and who choose to spend their free time sharing it with like-minded travelers matched to them. Begin your day at brunch at a quirky café much loved by locals, which serves inventive and local food, with plenty of ingredients produced in and around Brixton. Your local guide will then meet you and discuss what you want to see. A suggested itinerary starts at the beautiful Victorian-era covered market. Here you’ll have plenty of time to look around some of the vintage stores and little boutiques, or to indulge in some sweet delights from bakeries bursting with sumptuous cakes and freshly baked bread. You might want to then stop for a drink in one of the many microbreweries or artisan cocktail clubs in the area. Afterwards, take to the streets to discover some of the city’s most famous street art, one of London’s last working windmills, or an art exhibition. You could enjoy a late lunch at one of Brixton’s newest and most popular venues, serving excellent authentic American soul food and over 80 different Bourbons. Before leaving, your guide can recommend more options for the evening ahead.

Visitors arrive, duty manager will check them in, introduce them to the volunteer guide and give a small demonstration about the house and Health and safety messages. Group will walk out side of the house for 15 mins as the tour normally starts from main Brixton Road to set the historical and social setting of the area when Van Gogh use to live here and walk in the streets of Brixton. We offer few stops out of the house discussing the area, architecture and our Blue plaque. After that the visitors come back into the house, where they are walked through all the parts of the house, telling them how each part of the house used to look like and served back than along with highlighting the modern aspect as well. We also read quotes from Van Gogh's letters which he wrote from this house. Listening to the interesting story of young Vincent in this house and his relationship with the family by our very enthusiastic tour guides, the visitors are free to explore the house, seeing through all the books, documents and artifacts which we found from the house during renovation process. At the end people get a chance to shop from our gift shop which is very unique as it has artworks made by the resident artists along with the souvenirs.