Street art & murals · ALTERNATIVE AND HIDDEN CITY TOURS
Squats, backyards, subculture and the parts of a city no coach goes near, with the painting as the thread. The 15 below are compared on how much walking, how much history and how far off the centre they take you.
Review of London’s small-group bike tour with royal landmarks, a pub stop, street art, local stories, and practical booking advice.
“Urban biking in a crowded environment.beware of crashing,but manageable.i enjoyed nevertheless.quick way to cover London.opportunity to leave graffiti mischievous,but satisfying”
See Budapest through stickers, murals, sculptures, and protest art on a thoughtful two-hour walking tour with a local guide.
“ET was fabulous! He was extremely relatable, informative and very fun. Even though it was really cold he kept us engaged. The way he designed the tour was thoughtful. Overall, I recommend this to anyone interested in underground art, graffiti or street art. I”
Explore Berlin’s street art, Cold War past, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, and East Side Gallery on a thoughtful 3-hour walk.
“Esperienza consigliata! Antonella e Iacopo, preparatissimi, ci hanno guidato attraverso la storia della città con grande passione e coinvolgimento. Grazie!!!”
Review of San Antonio’s $75 e-bike mural tour, with street art, the Pearl, Hopscotch, the D.R.E.A.M. District, and practical booking tips.
“It is a very informative ride. Understanding the artis and the time takes to paint. You also get to see other sites.”
Ride Amsterdam’s quieter streets, ferry to NDSM Wharf, see street art and modern architecture on this small-group bike tour.
“The most memorable part of our tour was seeing a pony in the park! The last thing you would expect to see. Also the street Art Museum was beautiful!”
Explore Budapest’s Jewish District through street art, local history, and ruin bars on an affordable 100-minute walking tour.
“Our guide Victoria was originally from England but has lived here for over 25 years. .was a really interesting tour with a fabulous insight into the street murals & other art, many of which you would miss if just wandering around. Lots of interesting facts about life living in Hungary today. Worthwhile tour even if not that interested in art purely to appreciate how high the standard of living in UK is compared to Hungary & what life was like post communism & pandemic. Victoria was happy to share her personal experiences. Ended in famous ruin bar but shown the others too. A little tour and history of the ruin…”
Explore Budapest’s District VII through murals, stickers, sculptures, and political art with a passionate guide in a small group.
“ET was a great tour guide and provided a fun tour of the Budapest streets. Love the creativity of the street art community and now looking on every wall for what is there. A fantastic way to spend an afternoon.”
Explore Budapest street art and Jewish Quarter history on a three-hour walking tour with local stories, murals, music tips, and ruin bars.
“This tour was a fantastic experience! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and super friendly, making the walk both fun and insightful. The mix of street art and Jewish history gave us a unique perspective on Budapest, revealing hidden gems we would have never found on our own. The stories were engaging, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended for anyone looking to see Budapest beyond the usual tourist spots!”
Explore Berlin’s street art in French on a three-hour tour from Potsdamer Platz to Schlesisches Tor, with a professional guide and free cancellation.
“Très bonne visite, seuls nous n'aurions pas vu tous ces lieux et les explications donnent un très bon éclairage sur l'histoire du street art à Berlin! Je recommande !”
Explore Rome’s Garbatella and Tor Marancia murals with local guide Lisa on a 4km walk through art, history, and quieter neighborhoods.
“Lisa was very knowledgeable of the area and her English was very good Her history knowledge on the art and area were second to none and a must booking if you want to see another side of Rome without the crowds. Very easy to get to on the metro.”
Explore Berlin’s street art, alternative districts, and changing culture on a four-hour small-group walking tour from Alexanderplatz.
“Had such a great tour! The guide was very knowledgeable and social, and gave us a very good all-round tour that included both history and street art. Thank you!”
Explore Berlin’s street art, squats, parks, and nightlife districts on a flexible four-hour tour with local tips for $22.
“Surprisingly, my wife and I have been to Berlin many times, never really noticed all the art that is now so clearly present in the streetscape. Thank you Ronja for the super fun and very informative tour !!!”
Explore Amsterdam’s counterculture on a small-group walk covering Dam Square, Jordaan, street art, LGBTQ history, and drug policy.
“Einblicke hinter die Fassade einer Stadt, die man als Tourist sonst nicht geknackt bekommt. Ein Gefühl dafür bekommen, was Amsterdam so locker macht.”
Explore Berlin’s alternative culture, street art, punk, techno, squats, and local neighborhoods on a lively three-hour tour for $23.
“Het was erg leuk. Een super gezellige gids die rustig alles uitlegde.”
Review of Hamburg’s private street-art tour, with graffiti, Rote Flora, St Pauli culture, urban gardens, bunkers, pricing, and practical tips.
“Adrian is a great guide. He knows everything and is very engaged. We had a lovely tour!”
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