Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
Come and discover the artistic side of Philadelphia on this dazzling stroll through South Philly, where an endless tapestry of public art lines the streets.
You’ll feel immersed in the local art scene as your expert guide leads you through the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods, past breathtaking murals and mind-bending mosaics. As you learn about the history of the pieces and their creators, you’ll come to appreciate how public art impacts the neighborhoods and how amazingly accessible art is throughout a major city like Philadelphia.
After exploring the street art and a gallery or two, your tour will conclude at the incredible Magic Gardens - one of the most impressive and fantastical works of art and sculpture you’ll ever see! Admission into the Gardens is included in our tour.
Part of your ticket also includes a donation to a local organization supporting artists in the city, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!
Options
Private South Philly Art Tour
Admission to Magic Garden's
What's included in Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Theater of Living Arts
Meet your guide outside this iconic local concert venue and hear how it has played such a huge role in the counterculture spirit of South Street
South Street
A vital commercial and artistic artery of South Philly, South Street has been at the forefront of this city’s counterculture scene for generations. Your guide will lead you past an array of locally-owned art galleries and shops, pointing out decorative facades and giving you fascinating morsels of history along the way
This community-based art organization has been a staple in this neighborhood since the 1930’s. Today it supports local artists in the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities by offering exhibit space and grant funding. Guests can view its current exhibits while learning about its past efforts and future goals. Proceeds of your ticket will be donated to DVAA
Inclusions
- View breathtaking hidden gems, and hear the stories behind the art and the artists.
- Admission into the fantastical Philadelphia Magic Gardens after your tour
- A local expert guide who will lead you to dazzling pieces of public art
- A visit to the Davinci Art Alliance, a community-based art organization
- A pleasant walk through one of Philly’s most diverse and eclectic communities
- A donation to a local community art organization
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet outside the entrance of the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA); 334 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
End Points
- We will end at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire, including comfortable shoes for walking. This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.