15 Alternative City Tours Worth Flying For

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

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

Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and quieter backstreets with guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie. Stop at the Lamb & Flag pub, cross Westminster Bridge, and spray your own art in the Waterloo graffiti tunnel.

“Wonderful tour guide! We loved the bikes and all the tour stops. Good pace and felt like there were some off the beaten sights. My teenager loved the final graffiti stop.”

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2.Street Art and Underground Movements Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Spend two hours with ET or Suzie tracing Budapest’s street art and underground culture. Starting at Telep-Art Galéria, you’ll find murals, stickers, paste-ups, sculptures, and local stories across the Jewish Quarter before finishing near Központ. The small group keeps the walk personal and open to questions.

“ET was fabulous! He was extremely relatable, informative and very fun. Even though it was really cold he kept us engaged. The way he designed the tour was thoughtful. Overall, I recommend this to anyone interested in underground art, graffiti or street art. I”

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3.Street Art and Alternative Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 98 reviews · 3 hours · from $31

Spend three hours walking through Berlin’s alternative quarters with a French- or Italian-speaking guide. Expect Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, the East Side Gallery, and a clear look at how the Wall, politics, social change, and gentrification shaped the city’s street art. Guides include Antonella, Iacopo, Martin, and Marie.

“L’histoire du Berlin underground raconté avec beaucoup de pertinence. Aide bien à comprendre le Berlin d’aujourd’hui :) MERCi !”

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4.San Antonio E-Bike Tour: Murals, Street Art and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

Ride an electric bike through San Antonio’s mural districts, Pearl Brewery, Hopscotch, Travis Park Church, the River paths, and the D.R.E.A.M. District. Guides such as Brian, Erica, and Aaron share artist stories, city tips, and safe riding help. Bikes, helmets, and handle bags are included.

“Great way to see the city. We went to several murals/street art around the city. Brian, our guide and owner of the company, is very knowledgeable about the artists who created the art. He also gave us several recommendations for local restaurants. I definitely recommend the tour.”

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5.Amsterdam’s Hidden Gems and Street Art Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

You’ll cycle from Amsterdam through Oud-West, Westerpark, Houthavens, and Amsterdam North with a local guide. The three-hour ride includes bike, helmet, rain jacket, ferry crossings, and a street-art experience. Expect a maximum of 12 people, moderate fitness, and a 16-plus age limit.

“This was such an amazing experience. The information presented was so incredible and the scenery is breathtaking. The biking is a much needed energy expenditure and all levels will benefit from taking this tour physically. The food at the lunch stop is great. I loved this tour so much I will never forget it.”

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6.Private Off the Beaten Path: Hidden Urban Art Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride for four hours from San Telmo through La Boca and Barracas, stopping for murals, mosaics, design collectives, snacks, and mate. Guides such as Raymond and Daniel bring local art, football, politics, and neighborhood history into view. Urban biking skills and moderate fitness are required.

“Guide was patient and very well informed. Had fascinating discussions ranging from functions of the brain to Argentine politics as they apply to street art in various parts of the city.”

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7.Alternative Street Art Free Walking Tour of Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Walk Budapest’s Jewish District with guides such as Victoria, Peter, or Alexandria, looking at murals, graffiti, and commissioned art while learning about Hungarian history, politics, and youth culture. The 1-hour-40-minute walk ends at Szimpla Kert, the city’s famous ruin bar.

“Very good tour, Victoria was very knowledgeable and friendly. Saw some great street art. We also learnt about the history of Hungary and its relation to street art. Very lucky as no one else was on the tour that day so had a private tour. Was nice to end in the most famous ruin bar in the city and have a drink in there. Recommend to anyone looking for something outside of the traditional walking tours and tourist sites. 5*”

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8.Street Art and Alternative Tour in Budapest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join ET for a small-group, English-language walk through Budapest’s District VII. Over about two hours, you’ll learn to read murals, stickers, sculptures, and Smart-Art images, then finish at Szimpla Kert, the city’s oldest ruin bar.

“Lovely and passionate tour guide who is also himself involved in Budapest's art scene. Look forward to spotting boxes everywhere.”

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9.Alternative Street Art & Jewish Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · from $23

Meet an English-speaking guide under a blue umbrella at St. Stephen’s Basilica for a three-hour walk through Budapest’s Jewish Quarter. See murals by local artists such as Színes Város, learn about Jewish Budapest, visit old monuments and crumbling structures, and get practical tips on ruin bars, clubs, food, and live music.

“This tour was a fantastic experience! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and super friendly, making the walk both fun and insightful. The mix of street art and Jewish history gave us a unique perspective on Budapest, revealing hidden gems we would have never found on our own. The stories were engaging, and the atmosphere was great. Highly recommended for anyone looking to see Budapest beyond the usual tourist spots!”

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10.Street Art and Alternative Tour of Berlin in French

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · from $27

See Berlin’s graffiti, murals, stencils, paste-ups, and urban art with a professional French-speaking guide. The three-hour walk starts at Potsdamer Platz, ends at Schlesisches Tor, and uses public transport zones AB between the city’s art districts.

“Très bonne visite, seuls nous n'aurions pas vu tous ces lieux et les explications donnent un très bon éclairage sur l'histoire du street art à Berlin! Je recommande !”

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11.Rome street art tour: off the beaten path with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Join Lisa, a Rome-born guide, for a 2.5-hour walking tour through Garbatella and Tor Marancia. You’ll see about 30 murals, learn the stories behind the art and neighborhoods, and return to Garbatella Metro station. Comfortable shoes and water are essential.

“Fantastic tour with authentic local history and beautiful art. A wonderful addition to any Roman holiday.”

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12.Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · from $29

Spend about four hours walking through Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Neukölln with a local guide, learning how Berlin’s graffiti and street art reflect its food, art, and social culture. The tour starts at noon near Alexanderplatz, with the final stop varying by day.

“I liked the funny stories the tour guide told us while showing us some really cool street art. He knew his way around and was able to imrovise when the weather turned bad for a few minutes. I definitely recommend the tour!!”

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13.Alternative Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 18 reviews · from $22

Follow an English-speaking guide through Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, and Neukölln to read Berlin’s murals, graffiti, squats, and community projects. The route changes with the weather and group interests, with time for local food, music, bars, and practical nightlife tips.

“Surprisingly, my wife and I have been to Berlin many times, never really noticed all the art that is now so clearly present in the streetscape. Thank you Ronja for the super fun and very informative tour !!!”

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14.Paris Off the Beaten Path Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk Belleville with a local art guide and discover murals, political pieces, and Space Invader mosaics. Hear stories about Edith Piaf, the artists who shaped the area, and Paris’ changing street art scene. The two-hour tour runs in English for no more than eight people.

“Our guide was outstanding. Made the artist and stories come alive. Her insights gave us a lot of info to look at graffiti art in various other area”

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15.Alternative Hamburg / Street Art Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 8 reviews · 2 hours

Walk Hamburg’s Schanze, Karoviertel and St Pauli with guide Adrian or another local guide. See murals, graffiti, 3D art, creative hubs, urban gardens and repurposed bunkers while learning about Rote Flora, G20 protests, gentrification and the community role of FC St Pauli.

“Thank you, Adrian, for an interesting tour with the bedst stories and anecdotes. We will recomment you anytime☺️”

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