10 Canada Street Art Tours Worth Booking

1.The Original Locally Owned Street Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $32Our pick

Walk Saint-Laurent Boulevard with a local guide such as Chris, Gabriela, Mel, or Rodrigo. Over two hours, you’ll see murals, graffiti, wheat pastes, and large festival works while learning about the artists, methods, and stories behind them.

“A lot of insights about the mural culture in Montreal and the stories behind. The guide has good knowledge about the mural arts as well as the artists. It rained suddenly on that day and the guide gave his umbrella to the guests and let himself get very wet. We were very touched by his kindness.”

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2.PRIVATE 2-Hour tour of Montréal in Convertible Cadillac + Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Top rated

Ride through Montréal in a private vintage Cadillac with guides such as Olivier, Emerson, and Michael. In two hours, you’ll see Old Montréal, Notre-Dame Basilica, Chinatown, the Plateau, Schwartz’s Deli, and St-Laurent’s famous murals, with photo stops and local tips.

“My family had a great time. We got to see more of Montreal than we could by foot and we learned a lot about the city and its different neighborhoods. Plus the convertible made for amazing pictures. Highly recommend this one!”

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3.Street Art and Craft Beer 2 in 1 Walking Tour Vancouver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Spend three hours walking from Olympic Village through False Creek and Mount Pleasant, viewing changing mural art, visiting Beaumont Studios, and tasting local beer. Guides such as Alexis, Erica, Andrew, Cameron, and Fran bring the stories to life. Expect alleys, breweries, and outdoor walking in changing weather.

“A unique exploration of Vancouver from a different perspective. The guide was informative, passionate and adapted to all requests even those over and above the scope of the tour itself. Add it to your itinerary if you want an authentic experience.”

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4.Toronto Graffiti Alley Street Art Walking Tour with an Expert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide beside MEC on Queen Street West for a 90-minute walk through Graffiti Alley and nearby lanes. Guides such as Jackie, Ulysses, and Robert explain tagging, murals, local artists, and the debate over public art, then return you to the starting point.

“Ya we loved it. Took our kids 10 and 13. We learned a lot about how graffiti has evolved into art. Ulysses was a great guide. You really should see graffiti alley with a guide. He explained the political artwork too.”

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5.Guided Walking Tour of Montreal’s Murals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 53 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk Montreal’s open-air art gallery with an English or French guide. See murals around Saint-Laurent Boulevard, the Mural Festival Zone, and the Entertainment District, while learning about artists such as Phillip Adams and David Guinn. Choose a small-group or private tour.

“Background information on the artists and their subjects. use of different techniques.”

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6.Vancouver Street Art and Craft Coffee 3 Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · from $69

Start at Olympic Village at 9:30 a.m. and walk with a small group of up to eight people through Vancouver’s art and coffee scene. You’ll visit Beaumont Studios, meet local artists, taste a specialty latte and coffee samples, then see Mount Pleasant murals with guides such as Alexis, Amy, Joshua, or Kelly.

“Excellent walking tour that covers a select number of street artworks in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood. There are many more artworks to be discovered, but this tour takes you through the basics. Great stop at the coffee roasters cafRead more”

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7.Calgary Street Art & Craft Beer 3 Hour Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Walk Calgary’s Beltline with an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Aida, Darrel, or Ewan, hearing the stories behind major murals and stopping at two local breweries for eight 4-ounce beer samples. The small group is capped at 12, and the route returns to the downtown meeting point.

“So much fun! The street art was so eclectic. Daryl had the backstories on the artists and murals. Got to know a piece of Calgary that few would know. The brewery’s were a great addition and the perfect pit stops to get to know one another.”

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8.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. See murals, wheat pastes, yarn bombing, stickers, and graffiti while learning how the art is made and what it means. You’ll also receive local restaurant, bar, and gallery tips.

“Fun way to spend an afternoon. Great guide and tour. Recommend.”

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9.Calgary: Street Art & Craft Beer Walking Tour w/ Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 23 reviews · 3 hours · from $89

Join an English-speaking local guide for an easy Calgary walk linking major murals, photo stops, and craft beer tastings. Guides such as Daniel, Darryl, Mario, and Jamie have led recent outings. Expect a small-group feel, plenty of art, and a substantial walk.

“a small group tour. Daniel, our guide, was the best. He was very knowledgeable and made our time fun. Unbelievable artwork. Refreshing beer stops. Worth every penny.”

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