Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens
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Philadelphia, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Philadelphia is famous for its murals—and on this small-group walking tour of two South Philly neighborhoods, you can look forward to discovering some of the city’s top public artworks. Meet your guide in the afternoon on South Street and head off to see colorful art in the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods. Then, finish with a trip to the Magic Garden, an immersive sculptural environment.
- This small-group tour offers sightseeing on a personal scale
- See some of the best examples of Philadelphia’s public artworks
- Head off the tourist trail when you explore two South Philly neighborhoods
- A portion of the ticket cost benefits local arts organizations
What's Included
- A local expert guide who will lead you to dazzling pieces of public art
- Admission into the fantastical Philadelphia Magic Gardens after your tour
- A donation to a local community art organization
- A pleasant walk through one of Philly’s most diverse and eclectic communities
- View breathtaking hidden gems, and hear the stories behind the art and the artists.
- A visit to the Davinci Art Alliance, a community-based art organization
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink
- Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Theatre of The Living Arts334 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
Meet outside the entrance of the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA); 334 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
End point
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens1020 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
We will end at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens.
Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
1
Theater of Living Arts
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
South Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Da Vinci Art Alliance (DVAA)
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Bella Vista
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Queen Village (Pass By)
5
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 233 reviews
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Cheryl_S, Jul 2026
The trip was really informative. There was a lot of walking just FYI. saw a lot of the city. Our guide, Tate was very knowledgeable of the city and all of the murals highly recommend.
Yasmin_B, Jul 2026
Highly recommended!
A fantastic combination of art, story telling and Philly spirit. The murals, art and neighborhood were all so interesting. Our guide was just wonderful. His passion for the city was contagious and we learned a lot on the murals and their history.
Sherri_B, Jun 2026
I 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.
Ajit_A, May 2026
Excellent 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.
Olivia_P, May 2026
Our 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.
Lise_F, May 2026
My friend and I loved the tour. Carli was a great guide and teacher. It was “Magical” Plan on doing this again!
Mary_B, May 2026
Fun and great experience, lots of great info on the area and the history of the incredible murals and art
Kristen_K, May 2026
Our guide Chuck was great! Amazing information on art and city history! Prepare to walk and dress comfortably for the weather, amazing tour and recommendations for things to do around Philly
Margaret_O, May 2026
Our tour guide was fabulous, mixing art and history within that lovely neighborhood. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun!
Rebecca_P, May 2026
Tate is the perfect guide::knowledgeable and a warm hearted person. The murals are an outdoor art treasure!
Ian_H, Apr 2026
Very interesting tour of the murals and other art in the south 7th street neighborhood….. plus a free Magic Garden museum visit afterwards. Great time
Juakeim_B, Apr 2026
Really great for a date night or a family excursion. Chuck was detailed and friend he took us to see all of the local art, murals, and shops he was kind enough to lets us take a second to grab a bite to eat and re-join the group it turned out to be an amazing day.
Nick_D, Mar 2026
Tour fantastic. Dale amazing. Nice group. Beautiful day. Learned a lot about artists and neighborhood. Highly recommend for locals and vistors. Finale at Magic Gardens wonderful treat to an already wonderful afternoon.
Molly_N, Mar 2026
The tour guide was really patient with the five students I had on this tour, but this was not what I expected the tour to be and he ignored me when I tried asked a couple questions a few times which I found pretty rude since I am the teacher/ I booked this tour. Up front, our guide said this was NOT a shopping tour but half the tour was him bringing us into stores and shops and we didn't know if we were supposed to roam around and purchase things or not. It was very odd. It also seemed like he was trying to get us to purchase things from places his friends worked at. The wall murals were cool, but we were given not a lot of information besides him reading off the names of the artists who made the murals. Would have liked more substance. Ending at the Magic Gardens was cool, but this was overall not a great tour.
anthony_d, Mar 2026
Nice tour of south Philly area around 9th. Saw some murals and mosaic murals. Learned some new history on the area toured.
Robert_G, Mar 2026
Though we have lived in Philadelphia for decades (and my wife was born there) we have to rave about what we saw was a total surprise! Martin was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide, and his blend of history, art and neighborhood made the city come alive
Jackie_S, Feb 2026
This is an immersive experience- bringing you right into the local art scene, social history, and people of the neighborhood. The guide was knowledgeable, funny, and passionate about art, architecture and community.
Highlights included the visit to Isaiah Zagars home, as well as some community oriented artist shops. Will recommend!!
Rebecca_M, Dec 2025
This was a great tour of the mosaics and murals around teh city, as well as an introduction to the artists behind them!
Bogdan_K, Nov 2025
This was a really fun and interactive way to get to know more about the city's art, culture, and history. Marty was a fantastic guide -- engaging, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city and everything it has to offer.
Kenneth_K, Nov 2025
Excellent tour of the wonderful mosaics of South Street! A great way to expand the knowledge of the artistic side of this surprisingly fascinating historical city.
Krista_H, Nov 2025
I found this tour online while looking for options to entertain an out of state guest. It was a home run. Both my guest and I were enthralled. Our tour guide, Carla, was exceptional. As an artist herself she had a unique perspective to offer. I learned so much about Philadelphia and the South Street neighborhood that I did not know before. I highly recommend this tour and Carla as a guide.
Soohee_A, Oct 2025
Fun way to see nooks and crannies of Philadelphia while learning about the city's history and local artists.
Michelle_R, Oct 2025
James, our tour guide was very nice and knowledgeable. Provided a lot of South Street history. We met Julia Zajar at her store eyes gallery and Isaiah Zagar at the Magic Gardens museum. The murals and museum were breathtaking
Melanie_T, Oct 2025
Great tour. Carla was nice and very knowledgeable. Booking was easy, meeting up was easy, and the walk was easy. The ending at Magic Gardens was my favorite part. I’d recommend to anybody!
Eva_D, Oct 2025
Great tour guide and interesting things to see and learn about! Thanks for an interesting opportunity.
Suzanne_S, Oct 2025
Nina was our guide for this very interesting and informative tour. Nina has a passion for storytelling and sharing her experiences as a native Philadelphian. Extremely enjoyable tour!
Jeanneatte_G, Oct 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed the experiment of this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable. She knew all aspects of the art we saw. He highly recommend this tour.
Patricia_G, Oct 2025
Wonderful tour of Street Art and Murals in South Philly. I have lived in Philly area for 25 years and learned a lot and enjoyed the walk. Carla was very knowledgeable and has a great voice for a crowd. It was leisurely enough to enjoy the art, but also able to see a lot. Highly recommend.
jule_n, Sep 2025
Chuck was an excellent tour guide. Both friendly and knowledgeable.
The murals, shop stops and the Magic Garden were surreal!
Veronica_G, Aug 2025
Carla is an excellent guide! She knows the artists, the art, and the history to make the tour a unique experience getting to know Philly and its culture!!
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