Chicago Street Art Tours: Our Top 4

1.BYOB Spray Paint and Sip at Studio W.I.P.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45Our pick

At Studio W.I.P. in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood, local artists guide you through spray-painting, stenciling, and urban-art techniques. Bring your own drinks, create a personal design, and take home a mini-canvas. Instructors such as Izzy, Jason, and Justin keep the class friendly and open to beginners.

“It was a fun way to spend an afternoon and really enjoyed our time at the location. We would recommend others to try it, while in the city.”

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2.Offbeat Street Art Tour of Chicago: Urban Graffiti, Art, and Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $40Best value

Meet your art-focused guide at The Goddess and Grocer in Bucktown, then walk about two miles through The 606 and Logan Square. Expect mural stories, artist background, neighborhood history, group discussion, and a finish at Logan 11 Bar & Kitchen. Guides may include Briana, Brian, Jackie, Jacki, or Matthew.

“Loved this tour - a great guide who gave us enough background so we could really appreciate what we were seeing and the art was fantastic!”

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3.Offbeat Guided Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Spend two hours walking through Wicker Park, Bucktown, and Logan Square with an English-speaking guide. Hear the stories behind Chicago’s street art, spot work tucked around corners, and possibly watch artists paint. Meet at The Goddess and Grocer near the Damen Blue Line.

“Très belle marche pour découvrir d'autres quartiers de la ville ainsi que l'art de la rue. Merci!”

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4.BYOB Spray Paint and Sip Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

Spend 90 minutes at Studio W.I.P. making your own urban-art canvas with spray paint, stencils, and guidance from an English-speaking instructor such as Jus. Bring your own drinks if you are 21 or older. All materials are supplied, and you take home your finished work.

“Spray Paint & Sip (we just spray painted, no sipping!)”

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