Apr 11, 2025
A Cultural and Culinary Journey Through Brixton – A Must-Do! - This tour was one of the highlights of our time in London. Obi is an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and warm. He gave us a deep understanding of Brixton’s African and Caribbean roots through stories, street art, and, of course, delicious food.
From the David Bowie mural to Electric Avenue, and every food stop in between, we felt a genuine connection to the culture and history of the community. We tried Nigerian Puff-Puff, Jamaican Festival, and other flavorful dishes from local vendors—each with its own story.
This tour is especially meaningful for anyone of African or Caribbean descent. It’s more than just sightseeing—it’s an experience that feeds both your stomach and your soul.
Highly recommend!
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Mar 25, 2025
Obi is the BEST! - I do a LOT of food tours and I can honestly say this was the BEST experience. The food was plentiful and DELICIOUS and Obi was an amazing guide. He is personable and was full of excellent info on the history and culture of the area and food. He also made sure that the small group of us interacted and got to know each other. We made some great connections! DEFINITELY book this tour!
Review provided by Viator
Mar 11, 2025
Amazing Food Tour in Brixton - Thank you Obi at Gorgeous Events, Tours, and Experiences for an excellent African and Caribbean Food tour through Brixton Market. Obi is an excellent tour guide and he looks out for his customers. He checked in with me the day I was leaving DC to confirm the tour and make sure I applied for my EVisa. When there was a last-minute change to the tour schedule, Obi was quick to communicate.
The tour was wonderful! We tasted food from three different restaurants. There was also a main course that included a dessert to takeaway. Obi is truly an expert on Brixton as he grew up in the neighborhood. It was not the typical tour where the guide is reading from a script and pointing at things. Obi has wonderful stories to tell and extensive historical knowledge about Brixton and London in general. He sent me a list of places to visit and I did my best to hit them all!
If you are planning to travel to London and are looking for a good tour guide with extensive knowledge, please reach out to Obi. You can contact him via his website and social media. Visit Keith Lee’s TikTok review to get an idea of what to expect on one of Obi’s tours.
Don’t forget about the little people when you blow up Obi! thisisgorgeous.com
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Feb 22, 2025
The Best Part Of My London Trip! - This is a great tour! Obi is both welcoming and knowledgeable. His ability to show you around Brixton and help you understand the Black experience there is really worth it. And the food! Delicious! I had been half convinced that I could just go to Brixton by myself and just walk around, but no--I wouldn't have gotten 1/10 of out of the experience as I did on this tour. Highly recommended!
Review provided by Viator
Feb 1, 2025
great and unforgettable experience! - This food tour was an unforgettable experience!
In the beginning, our guide Obi warmly welcomed us and introduced us to the history and culture of the London neighborhood Brixton.
With his incredibly friendly, accommodating, and authentic personality, he brought us closer to the individual specialties, as well as interesting details about them.
The selection of local streetfood-stalls was excellent, diverse, and exciting, and we also heard stories about the different stands we visited.
The small group size made the tour very pleasant, creating a relaxed atmosphere.
We will definitely do the tour again and can highly recommend it to anyone interested in African and Caribbean food, or simply those who would like to try it, as well as to anyone who wants to learn more about the history of the Brixton neighborhood!
We would definitely recommend visitors to come with an empty stomach and avoid eating a few hours before! :)
We wish you lots of fun on the tour!
Alexandra and Helene
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Jan 21, 2025
Come hungry and leave with belly full of delicious food and mind full of knowledge of Brixton Market flavors and history - I can’t say enough positive things about this tour! Obi is incredibly friendly and approachable. He will answer all your questions. His customer service is second to none. This is more than a tour, this is an experience you will never forget.
The food was delicious and fresh. The history of the market will stay with you forever. I highly recommend Obi for all your London tours. Many thanks Obi for going over and beyond.
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Jan 3, 2025
Great tour, outstanding guide and often overlooked history - Outstanding and enjoyable insights into a different side of London. Obi is personable and knowledgeable. He tells the story of Brixton, including before the post war immigration changed it, and the changes resulting from the immigrants who ended up there, and made homes, while changing London. It was fun, and the food was excellent. Really a great tour experience. If you are interested in learning more about London’s diversity, you should take this tour.
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Dec 13, 2024
Obi led a fantastic tour... - Obi led a fantastic tour and we had so much amazing food from black-owned businesses-- nobody left hungry! I learned so much about the history of Brixton and really enjoyed hearing about Obi's personal stories growing up in the area. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting London!
Review provided by Viator
Nov 8, 2024
Original food tour in London! - Obi was a really great host. Because he grew up in the neighborhood, he could tell us a lot about how the neighborhood developed. You can see he's well known in the neighborhood, because everyone waves and says hello to him:-).
But of course the most important thing was the food. Everything we ate was so tasteful. I was so full that I couldn't eat anything that night (I took the lunch tour).
Another positive is that it is a small group and that Obi makes sure that everyone feels comfortable in the group.
So 5* for Obi! I will definitely recommend this tour to my clients when they book their trip.
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Oct 2, 2024
Get filled with Brixton history and delicious food! - Obi made our food tasting/Brixton tour very informative and tasty! Prior to the tour he is very communicative to ensure a smooth start to the day at meeting point.
Upon arrival, Obi was very welcoming and made sure to get everyone acquainted.
Even with the weather being a bit rainy, we still got our bellies filled and had a great time. I appreciate how Obi paired his personal stories with the history of Brixton and photos for comparisons of the area past to present. Obi made a genuine effort to connect with us and keep us engaged. He truly cares about the community he grew up in and wants to prevent the erasure of culture that tends to happen with gentrification.
The chicken patties and puff puff were my favorite snacks. We definitely got stuffed with our stops. And could've taken leftovers. Obi surprised us with the yummiest dessert to close out time together which went by too fast.
The remaining businesses owned by locals were lovely to see and patronize.
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