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ADVANCED GRAFFITI STREET ART TOUR / SHOREDITCH / EAST LONDON

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Children aged 12 and under are FREE! Under-18s youth discount | In-depth tour, history and analysis of graffiti and street art. Banksy pieces, London graffiti legends. Learn from an expert.

  • Free cancellation
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  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2 hours
  • Includes
    • Shoreditch, Brick Lane
    • Banksy - two artworks in east London, his history and inspiration
    • Ben Eine - the artist who has mastered both graffiti and street art
    • In-depth analysis of graffiti and street art
    • Graffiti codes and slang
    • The infamous Team Robbo vs Banksy conflict
    • Dozens of other graffiti writers
    • Opportunities to ask any questions about graffiti and get great answers
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Highlights

  • History of graffiti and street art.
  • Banksy, 3+ works (up to 4 pending access), history, inspiration, controversies
  • Expert, in-depth analysis of graffiti artistic styles and codes.
  • Tonnes of great photo opportunities.
  • Small groups of a maximum of 15 people. All questions answered.

Description

Explore the living canvas that is the walls and surfaces of East London. The tour includes at least 3 Banksy pieces (up to 4 pending access).

This tour provides an historical introduction to graffiti and street art in the UK. You will learn about the history and origins of graffiti and how it was evolved with class, politics, gentrification and social media.

The world of graffiti and street art contain codes, hierarchies and rivalries. You will get an in-depth analysis of grafifti to understand what they are referencing and where they are coming from. Learn to read pieces and analyse them critically.

The tour covers all of the most exciting bits of east London and Shoreditch, including Brick Lane. It pays homage to the legendary writers of London, and covers all modern developments. There's Bansky, but there's also a whole lot more, including his history, inspirations and his controversies.

Good to know before you go
  • Photography is allowed - and encouraged - on the tour, but if we see artists at work, I ask that people conduct themselves discreetly and do not photograph them without express permission.
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1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    18-99 years
  • Youth
    13-17 years
  • Children
    0-12 years
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