Explore Chicago’s Hidden Street Art
Guided walking tours that reveal murals, artists, and the stories behind the city’s most vibrant public art.
Featured Tours
Neighborhood-focused street art experiences across Chicago’s most creative corridors.
About Offbeat Street Art Tour
Offbeat Street Art Tour is a Chicago-based tour operator specializing in neighborhood street art walks that highlight local murals, public art projects, and artist stories. The company offers curated experiences that focus on discovery — visiting murals and installations that transform everyday streets into a living gallery. Each tour guides guests through concentrated pockets of art, pointing out both well-known works and lesser-seen pieces that give neighborhoods their character.
Tours emphasize context and craftsmanship. Guides share information about the artists, the influences behind specific murals, and the community projects that shaped large-scale works such as the Hubbard St. Mural Project. Routes include historic and contemporary art sites across neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, and Fulton Market, allowing visitors to see how public art interacts with evolving urban environments.
The tours are presented as guided walking experiences that combine visual exploration with narrative — offering background on artistic themes, techniques, and local cultural history. Offbeat Street Art Tour positions itself as a practical option for visitors and locals who want a focused, educational, and visually rich way to experience Chicago’s street art scene. All descriptions and itineraries are neighborhood-specific and designed to help participants understand the significance of murals and the artists who create them.
Book a Street Art Walk in Chicago Today
Reserve a spot on a Logan Square or Fulton Market tour to experience Chicago’s murals with local insight—limited group sizes recommended.