London Street Art Tours: 15 Worth the Afternoon

1.Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,354 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Our pick

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with an English-speaking guide such as Eva, Josh, Laura, Gabi, or Natalie. See work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepard Fairey, Stik, and many others while learning how East End culture shaped the art. Expect a flexible route, small details, and plenty of photo stops.

“Our guide, Eva, was both passionate and highly knowledgeable about the subject of Street art; it’s history; it’s variations; it’s participators; it’s value. Joining this walk, having virtually no prior knowledge or understanding, I walked away with some appreciation for the art and will be able to view in a new light moving on.”

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2.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104Top rated

Cycle central London with Tally Ho guide James, Edward, Jack, Katie, or another local guide on a classic Pashley bike. Over 3.5 hours, you’ll see Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, Covent Garden, and the Thames, then stop at the Lamb & Flag pub and spray paint in Waterloo’s Graffiti Tunnel.

“Ross was amazing, definitely a 5 star tour. First time in London and seeing it by bike never disappoints. Ross was super knowledgeable and fun. He was patient and made sure everyone was safe on their bikes. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Thanks, Ross!”

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3.Shoreditch Street Art Tour London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Meet at Old Spitalfields Market for a three-hour walk through Brick Lane and Shoreditch. Guides including Dave, John, and MD explain artists, techniques, politics, and the stories behind changing murals. You will see work ranging from tiny stickers and bronze casts to three-story walls, with plenty of photo stops along the way.

“The guide's depth of knowledge and passion for street art brought everything to life. It was really an amazing experience and great way to spend the morning.”

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4.Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 314 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $101

Ride an adult-size English Pashley bicycle from Lambeth through Westminster, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and Leake Street. Guides such as Katie, Olivia, Jasper, and Stewart mix London history with humor, then lead you to a Covent Garden pub and a legal graffiti zone. The 3.5-hour ride suits confident cyclists aged 12 and up.

“We had an amazing time on our tour! Stewart was a great guide and provided a wealth of knowledge on English/London history. Also helped that we had a great group that all meshed really well with each other. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting London that wants a simplified way of seeing all of the big attractions and also some hidden gems of the city that you may otherwise look over! Cannot say enough good things about this tour, it made our trip.”

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5.The Original London Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with an English-speaking street artist guide. Eva, Gabby, Josh, Laura, and Natalie have led recent tours, explaining graffiti, paste-ups, technique, politics, and East London history. Expect frequent photo stops, changing artwork, and a small-group walk capped at 18 people.

“Josh was awesome!! Highly recommend this tour and booking with Josh. He was super knowledgeable and down to earth! Would def do again!!”

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6.East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $50

Walk through Shoreditch and Whitechapel with guides such as Laura, Josh, Eva, and Natalie, learning how artists including Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and Shepard Fairey shape East London. Finish with a 45-minute spray-painting class where you design a stencil and take home your own card artwork.

“Gary was an excellent guide and his vast knowledge of London street art was interesting, personal and entertaining. He explained the different styles of street art/graffiti as we walked and the best part was going to his studio to experience spray painting on our own. We brought 2 kids with us and they loved trying out the cans of colors on the wall and making their own works. Would do it again!”

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7.Half-Day Street Art Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Walk through Spitalfields and Brick Lane with an active street artist guide, spotting work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Eine, Stik, and others. After a short break, learn stencil-making and freehand spray-painting at the Hessel Street workshop. No art skills are needed, and you can bring a phone or USB image for a personal stencil.

“Excellent way of understanding art from a different perspective with enthusiastic professionals. Such a cool experience I would highly recommend.”

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8.Shoreditch Street Art and Graffiti Tour (Private Group Booking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Shoreditch with a private English-speaking guide, seeing street art, protest pieces, shops, markets, and London’s largest mural at King John Court. The tour runs about two hours, starts near Shoreditch High Street, and ends by Brick Lane and Spitalfields Market. Guide Hannah can point out lesser-known local spots.

“This is a great tour. We have teenage kids who are into streetwear, street art, and shoes. This was an awesome little tour in London with some of the more unique shops and culture. Hannah knows the area well and helped us see some of the incredible hidden gems. Definitely worth a stop if you need a break from the typical London areas.”

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9.Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53

Spend about three hours exploring East London street art with a local guide, then create your own work at Alternative London. Guides such as Eva, Gary, Josh, Laura, Alice, and Natalie bring different stories and styles to the walk. The final workshop covers spray painting, stencils, and creative techniques. English, 2 pm start, maximum 20 people.

“Our guide Josh was very knowledgeable & informative, and I appreciated his passion for street art. The workshop following the tour was hands-on fun, and really emphasized the skill level needed for the street art we saw on the tour. Definitely recommend!”

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10.The Original London Street Art Tour (French)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with a French-speaking guide such as Laura or Gabriel. Learn how artists including Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and Eine use walls, stickers, tags, and stencils. The route changes as the art changes, so each outing offers a fresh view of East London.

“Gabriel a été un guide très intéressant qui maîtrisait parfaitement son sujet. Il nous a fait découvrir des œuvres magnifiques et ses explications étaient claires et teintées d'histoire. Je recommande!”

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11.Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Walk through Shoreditch and East London with a local guide, spotting stickers, sprayed designs, and commissioned murals. Then head to a Hessel Street workshop to make stencils and try spray-painting techniques yourself. The four-hour experience starts at 11 a.m., costs $72.51, and limits the group to six people.

“The walking tour and workshop were fun and interesting. Excellent activity for teenagers. It rained a bit but who cares ?!”

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12.Street Art Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride through Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Hoxton, and the East End with an English-speaking artist or street-art expert. In two hours, a group of up to 12 visits major works and tucked-away pieces by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and others. Bikes, helmets, and guidance are included. Guides have included Gerry, Ewa, and Nathalie.

“Thank you Ewa for this more than great tour. Hope to see you next time again. Wishing you all the best!”

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13.Urban Canvas: Exploring Shoreditch’s Vibrant Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Join Nick from Loudman Tours for a 2-hour-40-minute walk through Shoreditch’s street-art scene. You’ll see works linked to artists including Banksy, hear the stories behind changing walls and street pieces, and try spray painting yourself. The tour begins at Shoreditch High Street Station and ends at Allen Gardens.

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14.Urban Canvas: Exploring Shoreditch’s Vibrant Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2h 20m · from $26

Walk through Shoreditch and Brick Lane with Nick, an engaging English-speaking guide who explains Banksy, Jimmy C, David Speed, Benzi Brofman, and Woskerski. You will see striking murals, learn how the art changes the streets, and finish with your own spray painting session. The tour lasts 140 minutes and costs $26 per person.

“Super tur. Guiden var helt fantastisk og vidste rigtig meget. Mødte sågar en kunstner på turen, som var i gang med et værk.”

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15.ADVANCED GRAFFITI STREET ART TOUR / SHOREDITCH / EAST LONDON

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $22Best value

Join James from Jam Graffiti Tours for 2.5 hours through Shoreditch, Brick Lane, and East London. You’ll see at least three Banksy works, study Ben Eine and dozens of other artists, and learn how graffiti styles, slang, rivalries, politics, and gentrification shape the streets. Groups are capped at 15.

“James was so knowledgeable and clearly understands the London grafifti scene. He covered the history, social and political aspects of graffiti and street art, and was able to answer every question he was asked. He also made sure that everyone felt included. Really great tour!”

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