BEST OF · UK STREET ART TOURS
Banksy’s Bristol, the East End, Glasgow’s gable-end giants and the political walls of Belfast. The 15 below are priced, timed and clear about how far each one walks.
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.”
Walk central Bristol with guides such as Mike, Owen, Luke, and Henry, linking Banksy originals and local street art to 1,000 years of city history. The two-hour route begins near Bristol Cathedral and ends at Narrow Quay, with plenty of tips for the rest of your stay.
“An excellent walk and very interesting. Mike (guide) was professional, informal, clear and helpful. Very enjoyable, with many aspects of Bristol art and history covered. Highly recommended.”
Walk from Bristol Cathedral to Arnolfini with an English-speaking guide such as Owen, Mike, Luke, or Henry. See Banksy art, medieval Bristol, wartime damage, St Nicholas Market, Castle Park, and the harbor while picking up useful tips for the rest of your stay.
“Our tour guide Luke was fantastic. The tour was jam packed with interesting information. Luke was engaging and put everyone at ease. One of the best tours I have ever taken, an absolute must for anyone visiting Bristol.”
Meet your English-speaking guide under the White Goat Statue at Old Spitalfields Market, then walk through Brick Lane and Shoreditch to spot Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepard Fairey, Stik, and many more. Expect hidden works, large murals, stickers, graffiti, and the East End stories behind them.
“Eva was a brilliant and knowledgeable guide, who inspired a deeper appreciation of the different forms of street art.”
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.”
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.”
Meet near Glasgow Central Station for a 90-minute walk through the city’s mural trail. Guides such as Grace, Gabriel, Liz, David, and Caron explain the artists, local stories, and social ideas behind works by Rogue One, Smug, and The Rebel Bear. Expect a moderate pace, outdoor stops, and about two miles on foot.
“This was a highlight of our trip. Grace was knowledgeable and so friendly and entertaining! We got to experience Glasgow in such a unique way by learning about its street art. Thank you so much to Grace, you are wonderful at what you do and how much you love your city shines through!”
Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with guides such as Dave, John, or MD. Over three hours, you’ll learn to read murals, stickers, stencils, paste-ups, and political pieces while seeing art that can change from week to week.
“Amazing tour. Great fun with amazing tour guide Dave. Tons of information and interesting insights to take home.”
Ride through Belfast with a local guide such as Joe, John, Jackie, or Kieran, stopping at the Bobby Sands mural, Peace Wall, Divis, Clonard Monastery, and Shankill Road. Expect personal stories, balanced discussion of both sides of The Troubles, and an air-conditioned vehicle.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He lived thru the troubles and even lost his job because of his religion. It really opened our eyes to what had occurred I highly recommend this tour”
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 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.”
Ride an adult-size English Pashley bicycle from Lambeth through Westminster, St James’s Park, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden and Leake Street. Guides such as Katie, Olivia, Stewart and Jasper mix history with humor, then lead you to a pub and a legal graffiti zone.
“Olivia was the BEST! I felt like she really looked out for us and I saw sides of London that were new to me (I never would of thought of some of the spots) and marvelous”
Follow an English-speaking street artist through Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch. You’ll see famous murals, quiet paste-ups, tags, and camouflaged pieces while learning about artists, techniques, politics, and East London’s changing streets. Guides include Eva, Gabby, Josh, Laura, and Natalie.
“Our tour with Eva Joy was one of the highlights of our London trip. Our entire family, 10 year old included, appreciated getting away from the tourist attractions and learning more about a neighborhood, its history, its residents, and the art. Overall - it got our family talking. We didn't agree with everything we saw and we didn't like all the art we saw either, but it sparked good conversations in our family - which is the whole point.”
Walk through Shoreditch and Whitechapel with guides such as Laura, Josh, Eva, or Natalie, learning the stories and techniques behind London’s street art. Finish with a 45-minute spray-painting workshop at Alternative London Studio, where you create a card artwork to take home.
“The tour was very informative and gave lots of new perspectives on street art and graffiti. The workshop was very fun and I got to keep the stencil. Josh was a great tour guide and coach, very knowledgeable and helpful.”
Take a 1.5-hour private black-cab tour through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill areas with a local guide such as Paul, Joe, Henry, or Kevin. See political murals, conflict memorials, no-man’s-land, and the Peace Wall while hearing personal accounts of growing up during the Troubles.
“We loved meeting a local who was willing to share their experiences and knowledge of their town”
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