New York · STREET ART
10 reviewed
This is the shortlist we’d send a friend, the 10 street art tours worth booking, each with its price, its visitor verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Two-hour Bushwick street art walk with murals, stencils, and wheatpaste, led by local guides. Meet at Wyckoff Starr.
“Great tour. You not only learn about the 3 M's but also the history of Graffiti and Streetart in general and Brooklyn. Nick was a great guide”
90-minute Bushwick street art walk across warehouse murals with a real NYC artist. Small group, $20, and the stories behind it.
“Loved hearing about the history and explaining the difference types of art.”
A 2-hour Bushwick graffiti and street art walk with real murals, wheatpaste, tags, stencils, and the Bushwick Collective—$32 and easy pace.
“Our guide was a friendly, hospitable and whose interest and passion for the subject and the community involved was evident. I was hoping to gain a little more insight into the historical background of graffiti in the borough, however, as mentioned along the way, the art out there doesn’t always last very long and so it makes sense to focus on the present. Much of the artwork was tremendous and we were even lucky enough to meet a couple of the artists actually on the street as we walked around.”
Brooklyn’s Bushwick street art tour with a working-artist guide. Small group, 50+ murals, and real stories behind graffiti.
“Awesome tour. Edward (Staff161) not only introduced us to the history and cultural significance of graffiti and street art, but helped us understand and appreciate the artwork in Brooklyn. Great walking tour!”
French-guided tour through Bushwick street art and Williamsburg hipster culture, with a friendly pace, small groups, and real context.
“Experienced guide with anecdotes and information sharp and very interesting. We enjoyed the length of the visit and the very pleasant pace for both children and adults.Auto-translated”
A private 2-hour NYC graffiti and street art walk in Bushwick, with a guide who explains creators and techniques as you go.
“The guide was very interesting and i learned a lot. I also met a few artists. And the artwork was amazing”
Private Lower East Side street art and graffiti walk with Jeremy. Spot Shepard Fairey and Space Invader, then finish at the Bowery mural.
“Clear pre-tour communications. Easy to locate guide. Jeremy has a clear passion for the subject matter. He answered all our questions and paced the walking tour just right for our group. Everyone enjoyed. Highly recommend.”
SoHo street art walk with a private guide, 3 stops, and mural recommendations. Learn the stories behind The Wall and Bowery Mural.
“Great guide (Ortal), very energetic, Knowledgable and light hearted, She seemed very interested in everything she sowed us, and kept the group attantive at all times. Rhe tour itself was interesting and eye opening”
2-hour Brooklyn street art tour with a local guide: DUMBO Walls, Little Italy, Lower East Side, SoHo and High Line. Small group.
“Though the guide was knowledgeable and personable, he did not stick to the itinerary listed in the trip description. He did meet us at the hotel, but it was never advertised that we would be required to take the subway and pay for our rides.”
Solve street-art puzzles in Williamsburg with an offline smartphone quest, flexible start times, and a low $5.99 price for about 70 minutes.
“Great idea but directions were not great and some of the art was covered over with scaffold or advertising but it was a good way to find our way around”
