Explore Philadelphia’s largest outdoor mural gallery on a private, guided walking tour. Discover captivating stories and beautiful street art in the city’s vibrant East Center City neighborhood.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal physical exertion beyond walking.
Wildlife
History
Philadelphia’s mural program started in 1984 as a way to engage the community and beautify neighborhoods through art.
Conservation
Mural Arts Philadelphia uses environmentally friendly paints and supports community renewal through public art projects.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia’s largest outdoor mural gallery on a private, guided walking tour. Discover captivating stories and beautiful street art in the city’s vibrant East Center City neighborhood.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is a Philadelphia-based organization that offers guided tours and public art experiences across the city. The organization leads a variety of 90-minute walking tours and trolley tours through what is described within its experiences as Philadelphia’s largest outdoor gallery. Tours cover four decades of mural work and explore neighborhoods including the Spring Arts District, Fashion District, South Street, Germantown, Bella Vista, and Hawthorne.
Guided options include themed walking tours — such as Center City East, Center City West, South of South, Historic Germantown, and the New Bella Vistas route — as well as trolley tours like the Masterpieces East Trolley Tour and the Black History Month Civic Heroes Trolley Tour. Specialty offerings include the Outside In Art Tour, which visits murals, mosaics, and sculptures in the Fashion District and notes small-group experiences, and a fall photography course that pairs a mini photography workshop led by a professional photographer with a guided mural walk.
Tours focus on the stories behind each artwork, the artists, and the community context that shaped the pieces. Professional guides and instructors share historical, cultural, and artistic insights during each 90-minute experience. Mural Arts Philadelphia is featured on The Adventure Collective and provides consistent access to outdoor public art across Philadelphia’s diverse neighborhoods.
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Tours operate across city neighborhoods
Typical Duration
90 minutes
Most experiences last ninety minutes
Tours Offered
11 tours
Walking, trolley, and workshop options
Art History
4 decades
Murals spanning forty years
Choose a 90-minute walking or trolley tour, join a small-group Outside In excursion, or sign up for the photography workshop to experience four decades of public art.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking on city streets for about 90 minutes, so sturdy, comfortable shoes will keep you comfortable throughout.
Bring Water
Stay hydrated, especially during warmer months by carrying a small water bottle with you.
Check the Weather
Tours take place rain or shine, so dress appropriately for the weather and bring rain gear if needed.
Charge Your Phone
You’ll want your phone ready to snap photos of the incredible murals and use navigation apps as needed.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support and comfort during the 90-minute city walk.
Water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated during warmer months.
summer
Light rain jacket or umbrella
Useful in case of spring showers to stay dry.
spring
Phone with camera
Capture photos of the beautiful murals and navigate the route.