6 Artist-Led Mural Tours in France Worth the Afternoon

1.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk through Belleville with an artist guide for about 2 hours and 15 minutes. You may meet guides such as Sandrine, Marie, Myriam, Thom Thom, or Mr Byste, depending on the date. Expect street art, Paris history, social context, local stories, and a small-group pace, with time to see lesser-known corners of the city.

“He had a fabulous tour of Belleville Street Art with Mr Byste. So to be able to hear the history and stories from a actual artist who has progressed from dodging the police to now being recognised as a artist of merit, was great.”

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2.Montmartre Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Walk through Montmartre with an artist guide such as Marie, Sandrine, or Sig, learning how local murals reflect politics, society, and Parisian life. This small-group English tour lasts about 2 hours 15 minutes, begins near Place Blanche, and ends at Sacré-Cœur. Expect photo stops, discussion, and possibly a chance to make street art yourself.

“Súper informative and fun. Excellent tour guide - friendly and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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3.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 2h 15m · from $47Best value

Walk Belleville with an English-speaking street artist who explains its murals, squats, studios, and local art groups. You’ll see work linked to Nemo, Jérôme Mesnager, Philippe Herard, Art Azoi, and Le M.U.R., then enjoy a Paris panorama. Saturday tours add a live performance and may include a complimentary drink.

“The guide was an actual street artist himself, so he had lots of insight stories about murals, artists and his own experiences. Furthermore he was very kind”

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4.Montmartre Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 2h 15m · from $47

Walk Montmartre with an English-speaking street artist, exploring present-day murals, narrow lanes, hilltop views, and the bohemian Paris once shaped by Picasso, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Matisse. Guides such as Stefan and Sabrine explain how today’s street art connects with the neighborhood’s artistic past. Expect hills, stairs, and outdoor walking in all weather.

“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.”

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5.Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes with a former street artist guide from Memories France, choosing between hilly Montmartre and village-like La Butte aux Cailles. Expect cobbled lanes, murals, stencils, wheat-pasted paper, Space Invader works, and pieces by Gregos, Twotma, Swed Oner, Miss Tic, and others. The tour is in English and costs $47 per person.

“The tour was perfectly paced and guided by an expert in this field. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Street Art Tour with a Street Artist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $47

Choose Montmartre or Butte aux Cailles for a 1.5-hour walking tour led in English by a local street artist. Meet artists such as Thierry or Thet, spot murals, stencils, pasted paper, and graffiti, and learn how Parisian urban art has changed from the 1980s to today. Small groups of up to 15 make it easy to ask questions and get personal tips.

“Immersion totale dans le monde de Teth, que de partage et d'erveillements ! 💙 Selon nous, un incontournable !”

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