Street art & murals · MURAL TOURS WITH A LOCAL ARTIST
The person walking you round is the person whose work is on the wall. These 11 are compared on how much painting you get to do and whether a studio visit is part of it.
Create your own spray-painted artwork in Bushwick with a local NYC graffiti artist, then take home a personalized canvas souvenir.
“Such a different and unique experience. I absolutely loved all aspects of it. The guide was very informative and super positive. He sparked creativity in me I didn’t know I had. Would suggest this to anyone and can’t wait to do it again!”
Explore Belleville’s street art with a working artist, uncover Parisian history, enjoy city views, and see a less-touristed neighborhood.
“I very much enjoyed this tour and loved seeing all the variations of street art and learning some of the history. Ms Beja was an excellent guide.”
See Melbourne’s street art with a working artist, explore secret laneways, and finish at Blender Studios with drinks and local produce.
“Our friendly tour guide Ben was very knowledgeable about the street art. His explanation gave us more insight of street art and what rules artists are guided by.”
See Montmartre through an artist’s eyes on a small-group street art walk, with murals, social insight, photos, and Sacré-Cœur views.
“Very memorable tour, would highly recommend it as a contrast to the established art scene. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny.”
Explore Belleville’s street art with a working artist, local stories, Paris views, and a Saturday performance on this 135-minute walking tour.
“A wonderful tour exploring a vibrant area of Paris. Myriam gave us so much information about the origins and history of street art, as well as about the individual artists and their styles and techniques. A fabulous way to spend an afternoon.”
Explore Montmartre street art with an artist guide, uncovering Parisian art history, quiet lanes, hilltop views, and today’s creative scene.
“Had an amazing tour with our guide and street artist Stefan! He could tell us everything about street art culture to interesting history facts about Paris. We just arrived in Paris that day and it was a great way to start our trip. After the tour we recognised a lot of street art during our walks in Paris which made us feel a bit more at home in the city! We definitely recommend taking this tour if you like art and culture.”
Explore Oaxaca street art with artist Sara, visiting Xochimilco and Jalatlaco murals, local history, studios, and a working gallery.
“Excellent tour — learned a ton and really appreciated that we were with someone who themselves is a street artist. Nice to get into the neighborhoods and out of the central tourist area. If you like street art, definitely recommend.”
Explore Paris street art in Montmartre or La Butte aux Cailles with a former artist guide, seeing murals, stencils, and hidden works.
“Such an amazing tour! I did so many street art tours an free walking tours in the past but this guide (thetmotou) was absolutely outstanding, he took al lot of time. If i'll ever come back to Paris, i will definitely do the tour with him again . Thank you so much!”
Paint a real Barcelona mural with a local street artist, explore Paral·lel, and discover one of Europe’s key street art sites.
“This activity was the highlight of our trip. We loved that it was a hands-on experience creating street art. Juan was very informative as we made our brief walk to the art park. We learned about several murals in the city, and about the history of graffiti in general. He is a true artist and not just someone they hire to teach a few skills. He helped us bring a real piece of work to the streets of Barcelona! I highly recommend this trip if you love to create. My two teen boys (15, 16) truly had a great time. I loved that we weren’t standing in line with all…”
Explore Oaxaca street art with artist Sara, visit local neighborhoods and workshops, make a print, and learn the stories behind the city’s murals.
“We had a great, informative, varied tour with Sara, who guided us competently and passionately through different neighbourhoods of Oaxaca. The different murals she showed us gave us a deeper understanding of the city, the culture, the people with their backgrounds and traditions.”
Explore Toronto’s College West and Dundas West street art with local artist Chloe, from tiny wheat pastes to giant murals, for just $8.
“The guide did a great job of bringing the works to life. I really appreciated her insider knowledge and the recommendations list too. Thanks and will be sending friends your way!”
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