How long is the tour?

The guided walk is roughly two hours and follows mostly flat blocks suitable for most walkers.

What is the minimum age?

Minimum age is six; families with older children are common on this route.

Meet near 207-217 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA—the tour departs from this address.

Can I bring a stroller?

A compact stroller can work on mostly flat sidewalks, but some alleys and curb transitions may be awkward.

Policies vary; check with the operator before booking and be prepared to respect other visitors and murals.

Will I see the same murals each time?

Not necessarily—street art is dynamic. Guides highlight both permanent commissions and ephemeral pieces that may change.

Brooklyn Street Art: Bushwick Mural Walk on Starr St | Walking Tour | Sightseeing Tour

Adventure Brief

Walk through Bushwick’s open-air gallery along Starr Street and discover large-scale murals, hidden alleys, and rotating commissions. This two-hour guided tour mixes neighborhood history, artist stories, and coffee-shop stops to introduce Brooklyn’s street-art scene.

2 hours

easy

From $41.34

Brooklyn Street Art offers a lively two-hour walking tour through Bushwick’s mural fields in Brooklyn, New York, meeting near 207-217 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA. The route centers on the Bushwick Collective, the neighborhood’s best-known open-air gallery, and then slips into smaller streets where unexpected pieces hide. This is urban exploration with an art-history thread: former industrial warehouses with exposed brick and corrugated metal become massive canvases; freight-line alleys and roll-up doors create odd, thrilling perspectives. Guides lead you to the essential murals in the open-air museum and then through lesser-known blocks where local artists experiment with stencil work, large-scale portraits, abstract color fields, and site-specific installations. You’ll learn practical ways to read the work—tags, paste-ups, and layered pieces—and to recognize when a mural is a long-term commission versus a fast, ephemeral intervention. The tour is timed to fit a compact schedule—roughly two hours of mostly flat walking—so it’s accessible for families with children aged six and up and for travelers who want a focused neighborhood primer. Stops often include cafés and converted workshop spaces where you can pause for coffee and watch artists at work or study details up close; the route supports small local businesses rather than large chains. Bushwick’s story is visible in its infrastructure: freight sidings, brick facades, and industrial signage mark a past of manufacturing and rail transport even as new galleries and co-working hubs reshape the streetscape. For photographers, the contrast between painted walls and industrial textures creates striking foreground-background combinations; guides recommend morning light or late-afternoon golden-hour shifts for the best tones and softer shadows. This is a living scene: murals change, commissions appear, and neighborhood life continues around the art. Booking a guided walk here is the fastest way to sample both headline walls and off-grid discoveries with context that deepens what you see. Practical reminders: bring comfortable shoes, layers for variable weather, and respect the work—avoid leaning against fresh paint and support the cafés you visit. The tour’s meeting point at 207-217 Starr St makes it simple to connect by subway and to extend your day into nearby attractions across Brooklyn. Brooklyn Street Art is ideal for travelers who want an immediate, map-knowing way into Brooklyn’s contemporary public art scene; it’s a walking primer that pairs visual discovery with neighborhood knowledge and leaves you with photographs and stories that linger. The walk is family-friendly (ages 6+), accessible to most walkers, and perfect for short visits or longer stays in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Because the art is constantly refreshed, repeat visits often reveal new work; book a guided slot to catch current commissions, chat with guides who track the scene, and support the small businesses that keep Bushwick’s streets active daily.

About Your New York Story

Your New York Story offers guided tours and curated experiences across New York City, with a focus on art, food, history, and bike excursions. The company presents a wide range of public and private options, including themed walking tours, culinary walks, cycling routes through Central Park and Brooklyn, and specialist tours such as Basquiat-focused walks and Grand Central Terminal explorations. Several experiences are delivered in French and English, and specific listings mention coordinated bus support and licensed bilingual guides for group travel.

The catalog includes signature experiences like Central Park à vélo, Central Park Biking Tour, Brooklyn Biking Tour, Brooklyn Street Art, and multiple food tours in Flushing and the Lower East Side. Art-focused offerings feature Basquiat private tours and guided visits that trace connections to the 1980s art scene. Family-friendly programs appear as theatrical scavenger hunts and interactive investigations at Grand Central Terminal. Custom Private Guided Tours enable tailored itineraries for visitors seeking a personalized schedule.

All trip titles supplied reflect a mix of English and French-language programming, seasonal specials such as Halloween scavenger hunts, and workshop-style activities including graffiti and pastel workshops. Booking details, pricing, and exact schedules vary by tour; interested visitors should consult the specific trip listing for availability, duration, and language. Your New York Story compiles focused local knowledge and themed itineraries to help visitors explore New York City's neighborhoods, landmarks, and cultural history.

Tours accommodate families, solo travelers, school groups, and corporate visits; each itinerary lists duration, meeting point, and language options upon request.