Mural Arts Philadelphia Tours Kick-Off Weekend

Did you know that every year, over 12,000 people take a Mural Arts tour? (As we like to say: 12,000 people can’t be wrong.)

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler of the City of Murals or you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to take the plunge, never fear—mural tour season is here! Check out our Tours opening weekend on Saturday, April 1 and Sunday, April 2, featuring an assortment of mini-tours that will give you a taste of all we have to offer in 2017.

Our busy opening weekend schedule includes the Masterpieces East trolley tour, special North Route and South Route condensed walking tours, the Fishtown Street Art Walk tour, highlights from Mural Segway tours, and a Mural Mile Center City walking tour.

All special sample tours require advanced registration. Make your plans now for an experience you’ll want to share with friends and loved ones, again and again!

SUNDAY, APRIL 1
North Route –  On foot, guests will experience a variety of murals along Girard Avenue and in Fairmount.  The tour will begin on the NW corner of Broad Street & Fairmount Avenue by the SEPTA subway entrance (Lusk Building). Advanced reservations required. Tickets available online. 

South Route – Another walking tour; guests will experience the rich history and diversity of South Philadelphia with a sampling of murals from Broad Street into the heart of this unique neighborhood. The tour will begin at Broad Street & Tasker Avenue in front of South Philly Musicians – Remix mural (NW corner). Advanced reservations required. Tickets available online.

Mural Segway Tour – Discover the inspiring artistry of Mural Arts Philadelphia around Old City in an entirely new way!  Enjoy some highlights of the Mural Arts Segway tour and marvel at some of the unique murals that show the beauty and individuality of Philly, its neighborhoods, and its residents. Tours begin at the Philly Tour Hub, 229 Arch Street.  Advanced reservations required. Tickets available online.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2
Fishtown Street Art Walk – Join StreetsDept.com‘s Conrad Benner for a guided walking tour exploring the street art and murals of Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood!  Did you know that Philadelphia is home to the most public art in America? And Fishtown is leading the way as Philly’s ever-evolving epicenter for dynamic street art, graffiti, and muralism.  Conrad Benner is a photographer and the Founder of StreetsDept.com, a Philly-based photo-blog that documents and celebrates street art, graffiti, and urban exploration. Conrad’s blog has been named one of the ‘Best Blogs for Travellers’ by The Guardian. And Conrad himself named ‘Best Art Curator’ in 2014 by Philadelphia Magazine. Advanced reservations required. Tickets available online.

Mural Segway Tour – Discover the inspiring artistry of Mural Arts Philadelphia around Old City in an entirely new way!  Enjoy some highlights of the Mural Arts Segway tour and marvel at some of the unique murals that show the beauty and individuality of Philly, its neighborhoods, and its residents. Tours begin at the Philly Tour Hub, 229 Arch Street.  Advanced reservations required. Tickets available online.