Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
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
Options
Private Art Tour
Admission to Magic Gardens Private Tour Guide
Public/Join-In Art Tour
Admission into Magic Gardens
What‘s Included
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
230 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Exceeded expectations!
tinasJ1795QG,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great tour of not just street art (which was very cool - and surprising how many mosaics we saw) but also history with a focus on black history. Seeing William Still’s home was very moving. Our tour guide, Gigi, was very knowledgeable and also flexible and attentive to our needs. Highly recommend!
Not to many murals- Mostly mosaic art
Sherri B,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00I found the tour guide hard to understand. Enjoyed seeing the mosaic art but found that there were not many morals to see on the tour.
Fascinating art tour of South St area, Philly
josephsY1904OQ,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours ever in this or other countries. Tate is an excellent Guide.
Great tour in Philly
Helen A,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very interesting and Chuck was an excellent guide!
Delightful!
Maps03328251025,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great experience! Wonderful art, and the guide knows the neighborhoods well and is a superb storyteller. Highly enjoyable!
Amazing experience! Could not recommend more
Paradise658609,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I truly could not recommend this tour enough! We were lucky enough to have Tate as our tour guide, and he made the experience truly wonderful. His depth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and passion for the local artists and community made this unforgettable! As an art enthusiast, I have taken tours all around the world, and this one truly stands out as one of, if not, the best I've ever been on. Whether you're a Philly local or visiting our great city, you will not be dissapointed on this tour!
Excellent South Street arts tour
Ajit A,May 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour of South Street and the sorrounding areas. Chuck was an excellent guide. Knows the area and people really well. Showed us good art - mosaics and murals, and had good stories. Really enjoyed.
Our tour guide was very...
Olivia P,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Our tour guide was very sweet and kind, but it was a bit hard to hear them. If you are hard of hearing, this tour may be tough for you. The focus was mostly on one artist who has a lot of mosaics around the city, the same artist who created the Magic Gardens. I would say this tour is nice if you have never been to Philly before and would like to see different neighborhoods. I would also suggest asking a lot of questions! I may have found the tour more engaging if I had asked for more specifics.
Great tour.
Lise F,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My friend and I loved the tour. Carli was a great guide and teacher. It was “Magical” Plan on doing this again!
Fun and great experience,...
Mary B,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun and great experience, lots of great info on the area and the history of the incredible murals and art
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