BEST OF · NEW YORK CITY STREET ART TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 12 new york city street art tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Walk Bushwick with guides such as Nick, Nic, Derek, or Caty, some of whom are working artists. Over two hours, you’ll see major murals, small tags, stencils, and wheatpaste while learning how the neighborhood’s art scene grew and changed.
“Derek was a brilliant guide, my daughter and I both thoroughly enjoyed the two hours.”
At Graff Tours in Bushwick, you’ll learn spray-paint basics from an NYC graffiti artist such as Leaf, Ghost, or Mims. Practice fills and lettering, then create a personal piece in a small group of up to six. No art background is needed, and the workshop suits families, couples, teens, and adults.
“The instructor was personable and a knowledgeable graffiti artist. This was a fun class for beginners and I made a cool graffiti art to take home. Great day!”
Meet at 30 Wyckoff Ave for a two-hour Bushwick walk led by guides such as Nick, Jeff, Caty, or Slava. Study murals, tags, wheatpaste, and stencils around the Bushwick Collective, hear how the neighborhood changed, and learn to recognize artists’ styles. The route ends near Bogart Street.
“Great, a wonderful experience with a very nice guide. Anecdotes, a walk, and detailed information about the history of graffiti in the neighborhood”
Meet at 282 Meserole Street for a 90-minute English walking tour of Bushwick Collective murals. A working artist guide explains graffiti styles, materials, artists, and neighborhood history. Groups are capped at 10, and the route ends where it begins.
“This is an authentic and raw dive into the Brooklyn street art scene. For someone looking at experiencing a less discovered part of New York and learning more about the global art form of graffiti, this is well worth the time. Our guide was knowledgeable and brought to life the characters and artists in a very personal way. Definitely a great change of pace from the down the center of the road MOMA or Met visits.”
Spend five hours with Careri Entertainment guides such as Alex, Louie, Jose, Kent, or Louis, tracing New York’s 1990s music and crime stories from Hell’s Kitchen to Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. Expect murals, Yankee Stadium, the Joker Stairs, the Apollo Theater, local shops, and subway travel.
“The tour was awesome! Our guide Louie was a really nice guy, knew a lot about NY, and was a good laugh too. Book the tour! 🙌”
Spend about 90 minutes exploring more than 160 replica Banksy works inside the former Oltarsh Building theater. See life-size murals, installations, videos, and animated explanations covering 30 years of art. English and Spanish hosts are available, and children under 6 enter free.
Visit The Banksy Museum at Broadway and Canal Street for a close look at Banksy’s recreated street art. The $30 ticket is valid for one day, with English and Spanish host support, wheelchair access, and no guide included.
Follow a guide from Hell’s Kitchen through Harlem, the Bronx, and Brooklyn by foot and subway. See the Apollo Theater, murals, Yankee Stadium, the Joker stairs, and Spike Lee’s studio area. Guides such as Jose, Stefano, and Alex are praised for lively stories and language skills.
“Stefano guida simpatica e preparata ci ha portato in giro alla scoperta dei segreti di NY. Consigliato per chi cerca una New York piena di aneddoti.”
Walk through Bushwick’s celebrated street-art district with a private guide for up to eight people. You’ll see murals, spray stencils, and posters, while guides such as Nic, Nick, Caty, and Slovak explain the artists, techniques, and local stories behind the work.
“The sun was out and we had a great stroll with our guide, who was also an artist. She shared great insights and painting tecnics.”
Use your mobile ticket to enter The Banksy Museum in Lower Manhattan any time from 10 AM to 8 PM. Spend about an hour with replicas of Banksy’s most famous works, read the stories behind them, and finish with a hands-on stencil class.
“It's up stairs but not bad. Exhibit it self was great. Great balance. Would go again. Very good gift shop. Lots of options.”
Walk through New York’s Lower East Side with guide Jeremy, learning how street art, graffiti, and neighborhood history connect. This private two-hour tour visits works by Shepard Fairey, Space Invader, Hektad, and others before ending 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.”
Meet at Broadway-Lafayette at 9:00 am for a private, English-language walking tour through SoHo and Nolita. Guides such as Ortal, Adi, and Avitel bring art context, social insight, and local tips to The Wall, Elizabeth Street Garden, and the Bowery Mural.
“Highly recommended! We joined the street art tour guided by Adi.”
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