South Philly Art Walk: Exploring Philadelphia's Public Mosaics
4.9
76 Ratings
Philadelphia
Discover the hidden gems of Philadelphia's South Philly neighborhood on an art walk. Explore stunning murals, mind-bending mosaics, and the incredible Magic Gardens.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • South Street - Your tour starts on South Street - one of the most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods of Philadelphia. From here, your guide will lead you through the surrounding neighborhoods, weaving through hidden alleys that are home to quaint homes and incredible public art.
What's Included
  • Admission to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens
  • Local, English-speaking guide
  • A donation to a local community art organization
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Additional food and drink
  • Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops
Additional Information

Philadelphia isn’t merely renowned for its role in American history - it also boasts an awe-inspiring array of public art, particularly in its vibrant South Philly area! This excursion will take you into the essence of the Queen Village and Bella Vista districts where you can discover remarkable and unexpected artworks, such as awe-inducing murals and perplexing mosaics. As you learn about the history behind the art you discover, you’ll comprehend how local art creators and their work are embraced and cherished by the communities they inhabit, and appreciate the amazing accessibility to art across a grand city like Philadelphia. After wandering through the street art and possibly a gallery, you’ll finish the tour at the extraordinary Magic Gardens, which hosts some of the most awe-inspiring art sculptures you’ll ever encounter. A portion from your ticket fee contributes to a regional organization that endorses city artists, enabling you to make a direct influence on the wonderful community highlighted in your tour!

Location
Theatre of The Living Arts
South Street
Meet outside the entrance of the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA); 334 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(76 Ratings)
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Joshuabe8936jc
May 26, 2024
A must do for fans of street or outsider art. - Dick was a great guide. We covered a nice variety of topics and saw some great iconic murals in the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable and able to answer any questions i had.
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Ria_v
May 23, 2024
Awesome!! Worth it!! - Great tour. Miriam was so amazing!! We saw a lot of Zagaars work which was beautiful. Definitely hidden gems which you won’t find unless you are a local. We also stopped at a few artistic shops and stores which was interesting too. Lastly, we were lucky to have met Zagaars son himself and heard about Zagaar from him! Always interesting to hear the story from the source. Book the tour, you won’t regret it!
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Juneinjax
May 5, 2024
Murals and Mosaics of South Philly - I really enjoyed this south Philly art walking tour with Chuck. He's a very knowledgeable local with a very congenial delivery.
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Krister_s
May 4, 2024
Valuable and varied view on the alleys of south Philly for me. - The South Philly Art Tour was a wonderful opportunity to get aware of all the art you can find everywhere around the streets of south Philly. Thanks to Chuck I now see murals and spot alleys otherwise just overseen. Not to forget some facts and narratives about the artists and the history of Philly. Good to attend at the start of your trip to have time to appreciate all the recommendations.
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Gladyssn8050lb
May 3, 2024
Great Experience - I had a great time. Comfortable walk though the city. Lots of fun and interesting information. Our guide was pleasant and answered many questions.
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Sherlyw2021
Apr 25, 2024
If you have two or three days, this is the tour you should get after the Old City tour. - I was a solo traveller and wanted to explore the South district, and was curious about the murals and Mozaics on the walls. My tour guide : James is a history professor and gave very clear and detailed explanations on the art, history and made the tour very enjoyable. It was definitely an afternoon worth spending.
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Weddingsitepasscode
Mar 17, 2024
Great tour with... - Great tour with outstanding host. Well worth the time. Learned history as well as about art murals. Yay
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Beckydy2101ee
Mar 13, 2024
Awesome!! - Our guide was very informed and passionate about the mosaics and murals on the tour. I really enjoyed seeing the beautiful art.
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Rebecca_d
Mar 13, 2024
Take this tour! - The guide was so informed and passionate about the morals and mosaics on the tour. I really learned alot about the artist, and his artwork.
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Jessica_m
Apr 7, 2024
A really amazing way to... - A really amazing way to see different neighborhoods in S Philly. Our guide, Chuck, was enthusiastic, kind, knowledgeable, immersed in the culture and smart! I would recommend that the weather be close to perfect. It was cold and windy and small glimpses of sun. Got cold. There was a lot of standing around and talking which we think could have been done while walking to avoid "just standing there". But all in all - educational. Fun. Diverse. And we are SO happy we got tickets!
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