Top 15 History and Mural Walks Worldwide

1.History and Murals: Walking Tour Guadalajara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Walk Guadalajara’s historic center with Fernando, an English-speaking local guide, then spend an hour with José Clemente Orozco’s powerful murals at Cabañas Museum. You’ll see churches, plazas, government buildings, Teatro Degollado, and finish with traditional food and souvenirs at Mercado Libertad. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“Fernando combines his deep knowledge of history and sociology with his passion for everything Guadalajara to make this tour unforgettable. You're not just getting the bullet points, Fernando gives you all of the context and background to bring what you're seeing alive. Fernando is also very friendly and charismatic, happy to share suggestions for great restaurants and other experiences in Guadalajara. I've taken many walking tours all over the world, but this was easily my favourite.”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Walking Tour – Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51

Walk through Mexico City’s muralist story with guides such as Balaam and Miguel. See Rivera’s first mural at San Ildefonso, the vast SEP courtyards, and murals at Bellas Artes, with Tuesday substitutions when the Ministry of Education is closed. Expect about three hours on foot, a group of up to 25, and English instruction.

“wonderful tour of most important murals in Mexico city, along with insightful commentary that bring them to life.”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Ride through Belfast with a private English-speaking guide such as Sean, Brian, Brendan, or Thomas. Visit the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Bobby Sands mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol, while hearing local accounts of The Troubles. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps the tour easy, but the vehicle may not always be a traditional black cab.

“Sean was extremely knowledgeable and gave a wonderful history of The Troubles! Faster than reading a book, and he recommended several books if we wanted to dive deeper.”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.2-Hour Food, History and Street Art Tour of Ponce City Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 159 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet at 11 a.m. for a two-hour small-group tour of Ponce City Market and the BeltLine’s Eastside Trail. Your guide leads you through a former 1923 Sears building, serving five substantial tastings, a local craft beer, and Atlanta stories. Guides include David and Janice, with food adjustments available when requested in advance.

“Awesome tour! The food was great, atmosphere was great, and our tour guide was amazing! I definitely recommend this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Historical Shared Tour Salsa, Graffiti & Resistance in Cali

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Walk central Cali with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Cristian or Juliana, tracing salsa culture, political art, local landmarks, and public spaces. You will see ten stops, learn dance steps, play instruments, and finish at Cimarrón Salsa Bar. Food, drinks, and souvenirs cost extra, and the group can include up to 30 people.

“Awesome tour. Great information. Our guide Cristian, had great energy. He explained the history of the city, importance of salsa, we played instruments, and he even taught some dance steps. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Street Art: The Modern History of the Northern Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $20

Walk Manchester’s Northern Quarter with Hayley or another guide from Skyliner, tracing its fall after the Arndale Centre, its counterculture revival, and the public art that helped reshape it. Expect ceramic works, street art, film locations, and candid talk about gentrification. The two-hour walk costs $20.70, with 10% of profits going to local causes.

“Fantastic tour, really interesting insight into the history of the northern quarter and the art that I have never noticed despite living in the city for 25 years! Hayley was a super guide - very knowledgeable and engaging.”

Check availability →Read our full review

7.Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture, Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk downtown Houston with local guide John Gu, tracing the city’s beginnings at Market Square, its Art Deco skyscrapers, theater district, NASA connections, and public murals. The route lasts about two hours, costs $25, welcomes strollers and service animals, and ends near Lynn Wyatt Square Park.

“John un excelente guía! Conoce bien la ciudad y explica con mucha claridad. Tiene mucha paciencia y responde con gusto todas las preguntas. Lo recomiendo mucho!”

Check availability →Read our full review

8.Beltline Food, Street Art, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours · from $99

Spend three hours walking through Inman Park and along the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail while tasting food at six locally owned restaurants. Expect biscuits and gravy, wings, dumplings, salad, boiled peanuts, sweets, and a craft cocktail for adults. Guides such as Michael, Janice, and Harvey bring local history and neighborhood stories to life.

“Michael was a great host and has an incredible passion for the food and the Inman Park area. The portions were very generous and tasty - we left stuffed!”

Check availability →Read our full review

9.Street Art and Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 42 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Start at Miradouro da Graça, then walk through Graça, Mouraria, and Alfama to see permitted works by artists including Vhils, Nomen, Odeith, and Gonçalo Mar. Rui, Andriy, or Andre may lead the tour, sharing the politics, people, and history behind the art. Expect three hours of hills, viewpoints, uneven paving, and a small group of up to eight.

“I’m so happy I booked this tour. This was my favorite experience in Lisbon and a great way to see art and see the city outside the main tourist area. Rui was so knowledgeable about the art and history of the city, you can tell he enjoys giving this tour. I was worried about it being 3 hours but it ended up being the perfect amount of time and mostly walking downhill. Highly recommend taking this tour!”

Check availability →Read our full review

10.Commune 13, Graffitour street food. History.All inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

This three-hour Comuna 13 tour combines a cable-car ride, public bus, street art, local history, galleries, viewpoints, neighborhood stories, and mango ice cream. Guides including Sebastián, Manuela, Luis, and Andrés have led the walk, with some offering personal insight into Comuna 13. Expect hills, stairs, and plenty of walking.

“That was one of the best tours I have ever taken. Sebastian Soler was o terrific tour guide. Informative, he answered all our questions. Kept us engaged on the tour. He was awesome. I was able to understand the history behind Commune 13.”

Check availability →Read our full review

11.History and Street Art Tour in Comuna 13

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $12Best value

Walk through Comuna 13 with a local guide such as Sergio, who grew up in the neighborhood and explains its past, street art, and dramatic changes. You’ll visit the famous electric stairways, see murals and performances, sample local ice cream, and learn how tour proceeds support youth education. Small groups are capped at 12 people.

Check availability →Read our full review

12.Henry Art Tours-Come See the Fun Side of Seattle Art/Pubs/History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours with guide Roman and driver Zona tracing Henry’s murals across Fremont, Ballard, Queen Anne, Greenwood, and the waterfront. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned bus, hear Seattle neighborhood stories, visit the Henry’s Hidden Wizard Gallery, and see more than 20 colorful works in a group of no more than 12.

“This was such a fun day trip. I would definitely book this tour and we saw so many cool murals of Henry’s work. Also heard the history of Henry art background. Loved this tour.”

Check availability →Read our full review

13.Bishkek Street Art & Kyrgyz Nomadic History (Walks & Talks)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 25 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $38

Meet at the Paramount Kyrgyz Republic Flag and walk with an English or Russian-speaking guide through Ala-Too Square and central Bishkek. You’ll see Soviet-era mosaics, public art, monuments, parks, and local souvenir shops while discussing Kyrgyz history, nomadic traditions, legends, and modern life. Guides include Sofia, Alex, and Andrew.

“Andrew was very enthu and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the time. He was kind enough to arrange a cab for us, as well”

Check availability →Read our full review

14.SARAJEVO STREET ART TOUR (art, history & mystery) – sARTajevo!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Follow Sarajevo’s walls from Bentbaša to Ferhadija on a two- to three-hour evening walk. Guides such as Alan, Ado, and Mak explain murals, stickers, graffiti, and the city’s past in clear English. The group is capped at five, making it easy to ask questions and reach art tucked away from the usual sights.

“Great experience as a non artistic person to learn about the history of how street art has shaped life in Sarajevo”

Check availability →Read our full review

15.1 Hour Express Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour History, Murals, Troubles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89

Spend one private hour with a Belfast taxi guide visiting the Falls Road, Bobby Sands mural, Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Hotel pickup from most central Belfast hotels is included. Guides such as Brendan can explain life during the Troubles from personal experience, making this a focused introduction to Belfast’s divided past.

“this is a must do tour when travelling to Belfast. We went with Brendan and what he didn't know about the troubles wasn't worth knowing. He grew up as a child throughout this time, so gave amazing insight to what went on. We learned so much more than we ever knew!”

Check availability →Read our full review