Explore Manayunk’s vibrant murals on a private evening tour that reveals the stories behind each masterpiece. Experience Philadelphia’s creative spirit in a unique, engaging way after hours.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the walking pace is leisurely on flat, paved sidewalks.
Wildlife
History
Manayunk was originally an industrial mill town, and its artistic renaissance reflects the community’s revitalization over recent decades.
Conservation
Mural Arts Philadelphia promotes sustainable city beautification by restoring old art and supporting community-based creative projects.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Explore Manayunk’s vibrant murals on a private evening tour that reveals the stories behind each masterpiece. Experience Philadelphia’s creative spirit in a unique, engaging way after hours.
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
You’ll be walking along Main Street and its side streets, so comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring a Camera
The murals provide fantastic photo opportunities; low-light settings after dusk can be ideal for creative shots.
Check Weather Forecast
Since it’s an outdoor walking tour, plan accordingly for rain or colder temperatures.
Arrive Early to Park
Parking can be limited during evening events, so arrive with extra time to find a spot or consider public transit.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
To keep your feet comfortable during the walking tour on paved streets.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Useful for cooler evening temperatures while exploring outdoor murals.
fall
Reusable Water Bottle
Staying hydrated is important during warm summer evening strolls.
summer
Camera or Smartphone
To capture the colorful and inspiring murals along the route.