New Orleans Street Art and Graffiti Tour
Description
This is the first and only tour in New Orleans specifically created for travelers who love contemporary street art, local history, and urban exploration! It's a great activity for artists, art lovers, couples, families, and solo travelers who are looking to get out of the French Quarter and experience more of what the city has to offer.
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Itinerary
We'll meet at St. Coffee on St. Claude before setting out on a photogenic walk full of hidden street art and local art history taking place in the 9th, 8th and 7th Wards. The areas we'll explore in the Bywater Historic District are truly "off the beaten path" and go unmentioned by guide or travel books. You'll be introduced to local and traveling artists and the various mediums used for public arts as we amble down the street.
We'll learn about local art history and interpret a work of art in the St. Roch Historic District, then stop for a short break at the 149 year-old St. Roch Market, where guests will have access to gourmet snacks, drinks (including craft cocktails, beer, and wine), cold water, and clean bathrooms.
We'll interact with shimmering mosaic art created by international artist Laurel True, visit a multitude of murals created by some of the city's most well-known street artists, and explore a short stretch of road that has become the site of more than two dozen public works of art.
We'll stroll to the edge of the French Quarter, where we'll visit one of Banksy's remaining works of art in the city of New Orleans and discuss the impact their art had on the community!
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Important Information
- 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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(148)
Great tour! Only wish it lasted longer! Dave did a great job. Make sure to leave a tip for your guide!
Thanks Joel!!!
Really good Street Art tour with Dave. It was nice to get out of the typical touristy areas of New Orleans. We also got a lot of history about the music and culture of jazz/new orleans, which was really interesting to learn. Also, the art is fantastic.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)!
I’m so glad I happened upon someone online plugging this NOLA artwork as the highlight of their trip to the Big Easy. I can definitely second that opinion. Our guide, Dave, was laid back but certainly no slouch when it came to knowing his stuff and sharing his expertise in and love for the New Orleans street art and music scenes. We saw and learned about a side of the city we never would have discovered like that on our own. Highly recommended.
Appreciate you! Hope the rest of your trip was great!
My daughter and I spent an enjoyable and very informative morning walking around New Orleans on our tour looking at a great variety of street art murals. Our guide gave us great information about the artist, their background, and where they predominantly lives and worked. He was knowledgeable and a g gave us a lot of great information. The variety of styles and themes of the murals that we saw during the morning varied greatly and further increased enjoyment the of the day.
Well designed and paced. I was the only one who showed up for the tour but they still honored my reservation and I got a private tour!
Thank you Susan for your company and generosity for our impromptu private tour. Hope to see you next conference!
Extraordinary experience! Tyler was amazingly knowledgeable about the art and artists! He was inscribe with our group and gauging our interests. I cannot say enough about this tour! Incredible local art. Take the tour!
Thank you so much!
This tour is a must during a trip to NOLA! Tyler is incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and friendly. We got to see do many beautiful pieces and learn the history about the artists and buildings. Highly recommend!
Thank you Erica!!!
Dave is very knowledgeable and approachable. His enthusiasm about street art is infectious. A very enjoyable tour!
Thanks Dennis :)!
I have always loved finding street art, but having a guide like Dave who could actually give me the history on the pieces and the artists really made it an amazing experience.
Thank you !!!
My husband and I had a lot of fun! Travis was a great guide and very well informed on the street art!
