Paris Off the Beaten Path Street Art Walking Tour

Paris, France

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover an off-the-beaten-path area of Paris on this street art tour in Belleville. An interesting diversion from Paris’ historical sights, this open-air gallery represents the Paris of today. While you ponder the fine line between street art, graffiti and vandalism, learn about this genre of art from a knowledgeable guide.

Paris street art walking tour
Explore the area of Belleville, the center of Paris' urban art scene
Learn the stories behind some of the artists and their works
Experience a piece of Paris that many visitors miss

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Art or vandalism? This out-of-the-box graffiti tour encourages debate.

What's Included

Local guide
2-hour Waking tour (Maximum 8 people)

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

130 Bd de Belleville, 75020 Paris, France
Meet in front of the shop called "Liane." Metro Belleville (M2, M11), sortie 1.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Take a break from Paris’ heavier, more significant art of the Louvre and other famous museums by checking out a more modern side of the city’s art scene—the street art of the Belleville neighborhood. With an urban-art-loving guide, walk the tourist-friendly yet un-touristy streets to see murals and other art on the sides of buildings.

This is an especially great tour for kids and teenagers who may be tired of the museums, as the colorful art that decorates these streets shows you a different piece of the city. Learn about how French singer Edith Piaf grew up in this neighborhood, and how in the 1980s, many Parisian musicians and artists moved here for the lower rents. This turned the neighborhood into an artist enclave, as industrial buildings were converted into studios and Belleville became the heart of Paris’ urban art movement.

Learn about the artists and see their work, such as Jérome Ménager’s wall fresco and the mosaic tiles by the artist known as Space Invader. Think about the differences in the works, from beautiful to funny to political. This is a leisurely paced walk, and you may just spot artists at work in front of your eyes. Each tour is different, as the canvas is ever-changing, and you are encouraged to express how you feel about the pieces, whether they’re truly art or a form of destruction—it’s your opinion.

Belleville District

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Not wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.4

based on 9 reviews

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Great, Unique Opportunity to learn and expand your art mind

Edward_A, Feb 2026

We hit a patch of rare weather that was snowing windy and cold on our first morning in Paris. BUT Olga made the tour fantastic. She was very knowledgable had lots interesting stories and anecdotes to add about various artists, history of specific locations and works of street art. My 10 yr old son afterwards was talking about the tour for a number of days asking random questions from what Olga had shared with us. A quiet and intimate opportunity to walk the streets of Paris and learn more about the Parisian Street Art History and Culture...away from the masses and crowds.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Hi Edward, Hello, Thank you for taking the time to post such a positive review of our Street Art Walking Tour . We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our guide Olga and that this tour met your expectations. We always strive to improve the customer experience, so we hope to have you next time you come to Paris. Thanks again for your kind words and for choosing us. Best regards, OTA team

Belleville - a wonderful part of Paris with some great street art

Suzanne_W, Jun 2025

Our guide Olga was great. Took us on a route to see some amazing street art, with lots of history and of course politics involved. Good to see so much climate related street art. We wouldn't have found a lot of the pieces without her guidance. Informative and fun walk, would recommend.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Hello Suzanne, Thank you very much for your positive feedback. Constructive comments about our products can only improve the quality of our services. Hoping to see you soon ! Best regards, OTA Team

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Catherine_B, Oct 2023

Our guide was outstanding. Made the artist and stories come alive. Her insights gave us a lot of info to look at graffiti art in various other area

Walking tour of street art in Paris

Jackline_E, Jul 2023

Our tour got cancelled the day before the s heduked tour due lack of guides. Unfortunately we were leaving Paris and headed to Spain and could not reschedule the tour on the alternative dates offered.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Dear Jacklin, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience with our Paris Street Art Walking Tour booked through Viator. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the cancellation of the tour due to a lack of guides. We understand the disappointment of not being able to experience the tour as planned, especially given your travel plans to Spain. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Please be assured that this is not a typical occurrence, and we strive to ensure that our tours are well-staffed and run smoothly. We are working on this issue to improve our coordination to prevent similar situations in the future. We appreciate your understanding and would like to extend our sincere apologies once again. If there's anything we can do to make it up to you or assist you with any future travel plans, please do not hesitate to reach out to us directly. Thank you for considering our Paris Street Art Walking Tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an exceptional experience in the future. Best regards, Your Meeting the French

Delightful tour by a delightful guide!

Danielle, Feb 2020

A delightful tour by an equally delightful tour guide! Our guide was very knowledgeable, very enthusiastic about the art and artists, and took plenty of time to answer questions and explain history and context. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to divert from the usual art experience in Paris and take a look at the art of expression on the streets. And believe me, there is a lot to see and take in! Truly enjoyed the whole experience from beginning to end.

What a fantastic way to see the...

Steven S, Apr 2017

What a fantastic way to see the other side of Paris. Loved it. Highly recommend it. The guide was lovely.

Eloise was our guide, she was very...

Sarah D, Apr 2017

Eloise was our guide, she was very knowledgeable and her admiration for art and artists was contageous. Not only was she well informed but well prepared and personable, devising a fun quiz for us at the end. She contextualised street art and helped us to open our eyes to this genre. We were a group of 3 two adults and a teenager, so great to have a 'bespoke' tour with coffee stop at our request.