Explore Philadelphia’s largest outdoor mural gallery on a guided 90-minute walking tour. Discover vibrant street art and hear stories that shaped South Street’s cultural scene.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels as the walk is at a relaxed pace on mostly flat urban streets.
Wildlife
History
South Street has long been an artistic and cultural hub in Philadelphia, evolving into a vibrant corridor showcasing local and international street art.
Conservation
Mural Arts Philadelphia promotes public art that revitalizes neighborhoods while encouraging community involvement and environmental respect.
Mural Arts Philadelphia
Explore Philadelphia’s largest outdoor mural gallery on a guided 90-minute walking tour. Discover vibrant street art and hear stories that shaped South Street’s cultural scene.
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 covers city streets for 90 minutes so supportive footwear ensures comfort throughout.
Bring a camera or smartphone
There are countless colorful murals and street art perfect for photography along the route.
Check the weather forecast
The experience is outdoors; prepare for rain or sun with appropriate gear to stay comfortable.
Stay hydrated
Carry water especially during warmer months to keep your energy up during the walking tour.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide support and cushioning for an hour and a half of walking on city sidewalks.
Water bottle
Helps you stay hydrated during warmer weather.
summer
Light rain jacket
Useful to stay dry in case of rain showers common in spring.
spring
Camera or smartphone
Capture vibrant mural art and street scenes throughout the tour.