Led by the Painters: 13 Artist-Guided Street Art Tours

1.Brooklyn Graffiti Workshop with Local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 570 reviews · 1 hour · from $45Our pick

Meet artist instructors such as Ghost Mims or Leaf at their Bushwick studio on Meserole Street. In a small group of up to six, you’ll learn spray-can control, lettering, shading, and graffiti style, then help create a wall piece. Choose the canvas option for a one-of-a-kind 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!”

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2.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

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

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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3.Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 147 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Start at ACMI and follow an English-speaking street artist through Melbourne’s laneways, learning how graffiti, tags, murals, and street art differ. After a short tram ride, tour Blender Studios in West Melbourne, meet artists, and enjoy market-fresh snacks, beer, wine, or soft drinks. Expect plenty of walking.

“David the guide was brilliant, very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the Melbourne graffiti scene.”

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4.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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5.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

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

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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6.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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7.Street Art Tour With An Artist in Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Walk beyond central Oaxaca with artist-guide Sara on a two-hour English-led tour through Xochimilco, El Llano, and Jalatlaco. See recent murals, learn their cultural and political meaning, view Sara’s own work, and finish at a working gallery and art workshop. The group is capped at 15 people.

“We had a great tour with Sara. Learning about the art and getting to know more of the neighborhoods were great. You will end up covering some similar ground as the Oaxaca free walking tour, but the information and experience is different. We didn’t mind it because it gave us more time to get acquainted with the surrounding area.”

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8.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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9.Private Barcelona Street Art Workshop with a Street Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $166

Meet your local artist guide near Paral·lel, walk through Barcelona’s theatre district, then paint a shared mural at Jardins de les Tres Xemeneies. Juan has led sessions with clear, friendly instruction, and you need no art experience. Spray paint and workshop materials are included. The private format suits families, couples, and small groups.

“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…”

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10.Street Art with an artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 32 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk Oaxaca with artist-guide Sara as she introduces you to murals, neighborhood stories, and local art techniques. You may visit Jalatlaco, Xochimilco, and working studios, with time for photos and a hands-on woodblock print activity. The two-hour English tour costs $37 and accepts up to 10 people.

“Really wonderful tour I would highly recommend it. Sara gave us really interesting information about the different areas we explored and the different styles of street art we saw. We were lucky enough to visit a number of workshops including a textile weavers and woodblock cutters. We learnt about the meanings behind the works. Sara was delightful and a brilliant communicator.. thoroughly engaging tour.”

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11.Must Do NonTouristy Street Art Tour by local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 30 reviews · 2 hours · from $8Best value

Join local artist Chloe for a two-hour, small-group walk through College West, Little Portugal, and Dundas West. You’ll see murals, wheat pastes, yarn bombing, sticker art, and graffiti while learning how the work is made and what it means. The guide also shares useful restaurant, bar, and gallery tips.

“Cloe was charming, the streat aret is amazine, hit was intetesting to learn about the art and the storybehind it”

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12.Zagreb Street Art Private Walking Tour with a Local Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join Zagreb artist Kresimir Golubic for a private, three-hour street art walk through Opatovina, the main square, Martićeva, Držićeva, and Jukićeva. You’ll study graffiti, tags, paste-ups, letter art, and murals, then finish at the artist’s studio. The tour is in English and costs $42.14 per person.

“I just finished my phenomenal street art tour of Zagreb with Kresimir who is a prominent and very talented artist in this city. It was extremely unique, interesting, informative, and so much fun. I learned so much about the history of graffiti, the different styles, and the current trends in the movement. This experience opened my eyes to this very legitimate art form. It is also a fantastic way to experience this amazing city, while focusing on one interesting aspect of the culture. Kresimir is a wonderful person who was so attentive and caring throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend this tour for a memorable experience -- you will…”

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13.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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