BEST OF · STREET ART TOURS BY TUK-TUK AND TAXI
Some painted districts are too far apart to walk and too interesting to drive past. These 15 tours put you in a black taxi or a tuk-tuk with a driver who stops, explains and moves on, priced and timed.
Ride through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts with local guides such as Edward, Jim, Sean, or Nigel. See Divis Tower, Bombay Street, the International Wall, Peace Wall, Crumlin Road Gaol, and major murals while learning how the Troubles shaped both communities.
“Informative, insightful, with a fabulous injection of Irish humour.”
Ride through Wynwood with a guide such as Lance, Frankie, Lee, or Ivory, spotting hundreds of murals in alleys, lots, and side streets. This one-hour small-group tour covers ground without much walking, explains the artists and neighborhood, and can finish near Wynwood Walls for a longer look.
“Ivory was an excellent tour guide, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him and the tour on a golf cart. Perfect for someone who has mobility challenges, too.”
Ride through Belfast with a certified local guide such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, Pat, or Michael. You’ll visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, Falls Road, and Shankill Road while hearing personal and historical context from both sides of the conflict.
“Very nice tour with a brilliant, knowledgeable and fun guide Michael. Went to both Protestant and Republican areas, and the peace wall. Highly recommend. Only wish, we had seen a few more of the murals.”
Cruise Nashville by private golf cart with a local guide such as Tyler, Will, Eric, or Scotty. Stop for photos at murals across the Gulch, Marathon Village, downtown, Music Row, SoBro, and East Nashville. The route is flexible, but the cart runs rain or shine.
“Tour guide was exceptional, however the golf cart exhaust was very loud and it was very difficult to hear the tour guide.”
Ride through Wynwood with an English-speaking guide such as Lance, Lee, Sarah, or Ivory. Expect 6 to 9 art stops, stories about local and international artists, views of Wynwood Walls and the Museum of Graffiti, photo help, and food tips. Seats may face backward.
“Great way to see all of the art in Wynwood. This was one of the most unique neighborhoods I've ever seen. The guide, Johanna was amazing! She was very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience great.”
Ride through Belfast in a traditional black taxi with local guide Hugh Jordan, stopping at murals, Divis Tower, Bombay Street and the Peace Wall. Hear personal accounts of the Troubles, ask questions freely, and sign the wall before returning to a central hotel or selected city stop.
“Hugh managed to convey the complexity of the historical and present day. We found his manner to be very friendly and were able to ask lots of uninformed questions . would highly recommend”
Ride through Lisbon’s lesser-seen Marvila district in a private tuk tuk, stopping for murals by artists such as Vhils, Okuda San Miguel, Bordalo II, and Shepard Fairey. Your guide adds local history, neighborhood context, and time for photos. Tours run two to four hours in English, Portuguese, or Spanish.
“Our Street Art Tour with Tiago was one of the highlights of our trip to Lisbon. He was passionate, engaging, informative and responsive to what we wanted. Loved the Tuk Tuk and appreciated the door to door service. Tiago took us to parts of the city we would have never seen on our own. Our 3 teenage boys thought it was great and now they are following many of the artists on Instagram. This was a perfect addition to our trip to Lisbon!”
Ride through Belfast with a local guide such as Jim, Sean, or Patrick, stopping at Divis Tower, the Peace Wall, and murals along Falls and Shankill Road. This private 90-minute tour offers personal insight into The Troubles, time for photographs, and pickup from Belfast city-centre hotels.
“Sean was very informative. Really enjoyed the experience. Got to stop and take pictures and also sign the peace wall.”
Spend two private hours with a Belfast black-cab guide such as Harry, Sean, Danny, Brendan, David, Joe, or Tommy. Visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, Clonard Monastery, the International Mural Wall, and a peace wall while learning how Belfast’s divided communities shaped the city.
“Growing up reading and watching the issues in Belfast, I now understand it. Our driver, I think Joe was very open to explaining and answering questions, the tour certainly gave us a different perspective to what we were led to believe. This is a great tour in understanding the peoples challenge.”
Start at the National Museum at 8:30 am for a three-and-a-half-hour tuk tuk tour with market snacks, two local breakfasts, iced coffee, and more than 40 murals. Guides such as Jackson, Monyca, and Kanha explain Khmer food, Cambodian culture, and the stories behind Phnom Penh’s street art.
“A great mix of market, food stops, street art, and riding around town in a tuk tuk. Even our grumpy teenager said it was “alright”… that’s a 5 star review from him. Loved our surprise stop on the end. JB was our guide.”
Join Hugh Jordan for a 90-minute private black taxi tour through Belfast’s Falls Road, Shankill Road, Divis area, and Peace Wall. You’ll see major political murals, memorials, and interface walls while hearing a local account of the Troubles. Central Belfast pickup and drop-off are included.
“The one on one conversation with the driver was very informative and he was incredibly friendly. He felt like a teacher and s friend wrapped into one”
Ride a private tuk tuk through Lisbon’s urban art scene with a guide such as Nuno, Filipe, or Pifas. See major murals by Vhils, Bordalo II, Pichi&Avo, André Saraiva, Os Gêmeos, Blu, and Sam3, with hotel pickup and flexible photo stops.
“Nuno’s history of the art and the city was exceptional ! He brought the city to life for us. Would thoroughly recommend !”
Ride through Lisbon with a private driver-guide such as Marco, Romuald, Katia, Bruno, or Eugenio. You’ll see street art, LX Factory, Alfama, Graça, Castelo, Bairro Alto, and major viewpoints, with hotel pickup in central Lisbon.
“Romuald est un guide exceptionnel. Il a une connaisssance soutenue de l’histoire de Lisbonne et du Portugual. Nous avons passé plus de 3 heures en son excellente compagnie. Il nous a fait découvrir les merveilles du street Art de Lisbonne. Il avait une connaissance approfondie des oeuvres graphiques des ruesde Lisbonne. Nous le recommandons à tous,pour des moments incroyables”
Ride through Nashville’s Gulch, Midtown, Marathon Village, Downtown, SoBro, and North Gulch with guides such as Joe, Scotty, Cliff, and Swade. You’ll hear city stories, stop for mural photos, and cover more ground than you could on foot.
“We had a blast! Joshua was an AWESOME tour guide and photographer for our photo ops.”
Start with hotel pickup, a guided walk through Boeng Keng Kang Market, and two Cambodian breakfasts. Guides such as JB, Jackson, and Monyca explain local food and the stories behind more than 20 murals, with tuk-tuk rides, drinks, snacks, and a final surprise included.
“Wonderful tour guides! Knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed discussing Cambodia’s history and tasting the dishes. I am a solo female traveler and I felt safe in the hands of my guides as well as the tuk tuk driver. The guides communicated very well and made time for pictures after telling me about popular street art. I highly recommend and will be signing up for another food tour before my trip is over!”
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