Incredible Public Art! • Professionally Trained Guides!
Explore the evolving mural landscape of Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood on a 90-minute guided tour with Mural Arts leaders Jane Golden and Conrad Benner. Discover powerful artworks and community stories that bring the city’s walls to life.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels as it is a moderate walk through city streets.
Wildlife
History
Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program began in 1984 as an anti-graffiti effort and has grown into the nation's largest public art program.
Conservation
The program emphasizes community involvement and sustainable urban art practices to maintain murals without further environmental impact.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Incredible Public Art! • Professionally Trained Guides!
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 walking shoes
The tour involves walking through urban streets, so sturdy, comfortable shoes are recommended.
Bring water
Carry a water bottle to stay hydrated during the 90-minute outdoor walk, especially in warm weather.
Arrive early to secure your spot
The tour is popular and limited in capacity; arriving early or booking in advance ensures your place.
Check weather before you go
The tour is entirely outdoors; dress appropriately for weather conditions to stay comfortable.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for navigating city streets comfortably during the tour.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated while walking outdoors, especially in warm weather.
summer
Weather-appropriate jacket
Protects against wind or light rain during the tour.
fall
Portable charger
Useful for keeping your phone or camera powered for photos and navigation.