How long is the tour?

The total experience is 2.5 hours: roughly a 1-hour guided mural walk followed by a 1-hour practical graffiti class.

Is experience required to join?

No experience is required; the session is designed for beginners and provides basic instruction and safety guidance.

What age is suitable?

Participants aged 5 and up can join; children should be supervised and able to follow basic instructions.

Is paint and equipment provided?

Yes — all painting equipment and protective gear like gloves/aprons are supplied by the provider.

Meet outside the David Bowie Memorial at 463 A23, London SW9 8BN, UK — the provider specifies this as the check-in point.

What is the cancellation policy?

The provider offers a 48-hour cancellation policy for a full refund if you cancel within that window.

Brixton Graffiti Workshop and Street Art Tour: Create Your Tag in London | Workshop | Guided Tour

Adventure Brief

Explore Brixton’s electric street art with a local pro: a guided mural walk followed by a hands-on graffiti class where you’ll learn to create your own tag. Small groups, all equipment provided, and a finished piece to take away make this a lively 2.5-hour cultural stop in south London.

2.5 hours

easy

From £104.94

Step into Brixton’s streets for the London: Graffiti Workshop and Street Art Tour, a 2.5-hour experience that mixes a guided mural walk with a hands-on graffiti class. Located around the David Bowie Mural on the A23 in south London, this tour maps a stretch of color across brick terraces, shopfront shutters and large commission walls. The session begins with a 1-hour guided walk to identify notable murals and pieces by established artists, then moves to a supervised painting session where each guest learns basic lettering, spray control and how to develop a personal tag. Brixton’s street art reads like a local history: murals reflecting Caribbean roots, music scenes and community campaigns. The tour guide—a local professional—places each piece in context, explaining how spray paint, roller work and stenciling intersect with neighborhood life. Key features include the David Bowie Mural meeting point, large-scale portrait murals, textured brick and corrugated shutters used as canvases, and a mix of commissioned walls and independent street pieces. For visitors, the mix of scale and surface makes the area a compelling outdoor gallery. What makes this outing unique is the balance between interpretive walking and active creation. Within the 2.5-hour format, beginners of all ages (from 5 upward) get an accessible, safety-minded introduction to tools, stencils and tag-building; the provider supplies all painting equipment. The small group size (maximum 8) keeps instruction personal and gives room to practice and ask questions. Expect hands-on coaching, historical context and a finished piece to take home or photograph. Practical details are tidy: meet outside the David Bowie Memorial at 463 A23, London SW9 8BN, UK, bring comfortable shoes and a rain layer if needed. The provider enforces a 48-hour cancellation policy for full refunds. Note that paint can stain clothing, so wear older clothes or bring protective layers. Accessibility details were not supplied; if mobility is a concern, contact the operator before booking. This tour is a standout way to read Brixton’s walls as an active visitor - part gallery tour, part art class - and it plugs you into local creative networks without the formality of a classroom. Whether you’re an art-curious traveler, a family wanting an energetic cultural stop, or a photographer hunting color and texture, the Graffiti Workshop and Street Art Tour delivers concentrated insight into one of London’s rawest, most outspoken outdoor art scenes. Participants should expect standing, short urban walks and a short materials briefing; gloves and aprons are provided but bring a spare top if concerned. Photography is encouraged but be mindful of private property and residents. For bookings follow the provider referral link and confirm any accessibility needs or group requests ahead of time.