Unseen Tours Launches Inspiring New Walking Tour Through Brixton and Stockwell

Discover South London through the eyes of Rah, a local guide with lived experience of homelessness.

Unseen Tours is proud to introduce its newest walking tour: “Commuting and the Communities”, an immersive journey through Brixton and Stockwell, created and led by Rah, a local guide with deep roots in the area and personal experience of homelessness.

This one-of-a-kind tour uncovers how migration, community, and London’s ever-evolving transport networks have shaped these iconic neighbourhoods. Along the way, Rah shares powerful stories from local history – from cultural icons like David Bowie, to lesser-known yet impactful figures like Elsie Burrell and Jean Charles de Menezes, memorialised in murals and plaques throughout the area.

But this tour isn’t just about the past, it’s about perspective. Rah brings his own lived experience into the conversation, reflecting on how Stockwell has changed since his childhood and the social realities of homelessness today. It’s a moving, thought-provoking walk that blends personal narrative with local history in a way only Rah can.

A Walk With Purpose

Unseen Tours is a social enterprise that supports people with lived experience of homelessness to become trained, paid tour guides. Each guide curates their own route and shares their story, helping to challenge stereotypes and spark deeper conversations about social inclusion.

Thanks to training from partners like Sama Sama International, guides like Rah gain the tools to lead confidently, while earning a living and reconnecting with their communities. 60% of every ticket sold goes directly to Rah, and all profits are reinvested to grow the organisation’s social impact.

Tour Details

Days: Every Saturday and Sunday

Time: 11:00-13:00 and 14:00-16:00

Price: £18 per person | £15 concessions | Children under 15 just £1 (with a paying adult)

Private tours are also available on request throughout the week.

Book now: unseentours.org.uk/tour/brixton-and-stockwell-with-rah

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