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Melbourne Street Art Tour: An Authentic View of Underground Art Scene
4.9
311 Ratings
Melbourne
Discover Melbourne’s vibrant street art scene on a guided tour led by local street artists. Explore hidden laneways, learn about the artists and their works, and enjoy a cheese platter and drinks at the renowned Blender Studios.
Discover Melbourne’s vibrant street art scene on a guided tour led by local street artists. Explore hidden laneways, learn about the artists and their works, and enjoy a cheese platter and drinks at the renowned Blender Studios.
Duration:
3 hours, 5 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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ACMI - The tour kicks off at the ACMI sign on Flinders St, conveniently located next to the double-decker buses. After everyone has signed in and been checked off, the guide will provide a brief introduction about the tour and share insights into their own art practice before embarking on a journey to explore Melbourne’s amazing street art.
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- ACMI - The tour kicks off at the ACMI sign on Flinders St, conveniently located next to the double-decker buses. After everyone has signed in and been checked off, the guide will provide a brief introduction about the tour and share insights into their own art practice before embarking on a journey to explore Melbourne’s amazing street art.
- Hosier Lane - The adventure begins with a stroll down the iconic Hosier Lane. The guide will offer insider information on how artists truly perceive this lane and discuss its evolution over the years.
- Melbourne - The tour continues through Melbourne’s numerous laneways, uncovering the multiple layers of street art, and there might even be a chance to spot a Banksy! Street art is ever-evolving, but the guide will showcase both the latest creations on the streets that day and some hidden gems, all accompanied by fascinating stories about the artists and the city.
- State Library Victoria - After soaking up inspiration in the CBD, participants will hop on a quick tram ride (within the Free Tram Zone - no Myki needed) to head to Blender Studios.
- The Blender Studios - The tour concludes at the renowned Blender Studios, now situated in West Melbourne, where participants will enjoy an exclusive studio tour. They will have the opportunity to meet the artists and observe them at work in the expansive art studio. A gourmet selection of fresh market produce, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be available as participants explore this remarkable space, discovering the artists behind Melbourne’s street art scene.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Beverages
- Local guide
- Afternoon tea
- Beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Melbourne Street Art Tours highlight the finest aspects of Melbourne’s alleys and urban art. Conducted solely by street artists, these tours provide a genuine insight into the clandestine world of street art. Discover the narratives of the creators and their creations, culminating at the renowned Blender Studios where you can enjoy a selection of…
Melbourne Street Art Tours highlight the finest aspects of Melbourne’s alleys and urban art. Conducted solely by street artists, these tours provide a genuine insight into the clandestine world of street art. Discover the narratives of the creators and their creations, culminating at the renowned Blender Studios where you can enjoy a selection of cheeses and beverages, and get the chance to interact with the resident artists.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility. Please enquire with us for alternative options.
Location
ACMI
Flinders Street
Meet on Flinders St out the front of ACMI's Street Entrance. Our tour guide will be waiting for the group at the front of ACMI on Flinders St. If you find yourself the only person waiting for the tour you might be in the wrong spot as we normally have 4-10 guests waiting at the ACMI sign.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(311 Ratings)
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Allison_g
Dec 8, 2024
Thomas was very informative & had some great stories to tell. We were also lucky to do some street art ourselves! - It’s a great tour. Wear good walking shoes & take a hat. Meeting the artists at the end & the drinks & nibbles was a great way to end our tour. Thomas is a great guide & artist! Loads of knowledge!
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T1951ebsuej
Dec 7, 2024
Street art tour. Do yourself a favour - Great group leader. Interesting journey through the city with exposure to a wide range of street art. And exploring the gallery/ studio at the end was an added bonus
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Escape615399
Dec 6, 2024
Great Street At Tour - An enlightening tour of Melbourne’s art scene! Even though I’m a local Melbournian I had no idea of the history of the street art scene. David was an enthusiastic and energetic host taking us from Hszier Lane, AC/DC Lane, other lanes I had no idea existed!
We were treated to drinks and nibbles at Blender Studios, where we got to be shown around the artists’ workspaces.
Only suggestion would to have a 15 minute drink stop halfway through the tour as it was quite a hot day!
Anyway, excellent tour and well-worth doing.
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Joolee11
Dec 5, 2024
Fab tour! - Fabulous tour! Tom was a great guide - personable and informative. We really enjoyed meeting some of the artists and touring the workshop.
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Rosieaiping_m
Nov 20, 2024
STREET ART-Pride of Melbourne - Highlight- Ben, street artist himself and great guide. Incredible understanding/ knowledge of Street Art.
Great organization, pickup no waiting, great value for time. Delicious food and drinks at end. Wonderful studio in Spencer St. More talented artists and different art media on display. Artists in studio very sharing of information and different techniques. It was a joy to see how ART is thriving.
I really loved the different stories how it all started, the personal take on each art piece on street and in the studio. How street art developed and so many different expressions of it today! From tiny quirky pieces to several storeys in size!
A superb MULTISENSORIAL experience. Really could be a whole day tour for tourists with more physical stamina!!
Ben went at a good pace and really was limited by time frame. Always willing to answer questions . Also includes a chance to go on Melbournes unique tram line as part of the tour!
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Paige_m
Nov 9, 2024
So Cool! - Loved that this tour was done by artists themselves and returning to the Blender studio to see where they work and hang out was an added bonus.
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818saskiaf
Nov 6, 2024
Best thing I did in Melbourne! - I am enthusiastic about art in general and wanted to learn more about a genre that I was unfamiliar with. This tour surpassed all my expectations - I learnt so much about the social history of street art and about the techniques used to create it, as well as being helped to notice some fascinating artworks that would otherwise have passed me by. Our friendly and approachable guide, Ben, helped me feel confident to explore areas of the city that (as a solo female traveller) I would not have dared to visit alone. What's more, after the tour was over, the knowledge that I had acquired gave me a far greater appreciation for new pieces of street art and graffiti that I saw. I am recommending this to everyone I know who is travelling to Melbourne!
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Louise19lk
Nov 6, 2024
Life on the Lanes' walls - Excellent introduction to the life in the lanes of Melbourne. Our guide, Tom, an artist through and through, shared his passion, his phenomenal knowledge through rich, pertinent, lively and colourful information. The tour encompassed the incredible variety of works living on the walls of the lanes and beyond, from the smallest to the largest. The visit of Blender Studios at the end of the tour was thoroughly enjoyable
and allowed us to meet some of the artists working there, explore the studios and discover the works of the 22 residents, some absolutely exquisite. Truly worth doing!
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Escape11703890556
Nov 5, 2024
Incredible pieces, amazing guide - We learnt so much on our tour - Tom, our guide, was passionate, knowledgeable, and showed us just how nuanced the Melbourne street art scene really is. Everyone at the studio was just wonderful and more than happy to talk about their work and process. Loved every second, could have carried on for hours and hours more.
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Lisarr9635hi
Nov 2, 2024
Informative - Our guide Matt was great and very informative. So many different terminologies to 'Street Art' plus we got to see some artists in action. Blender Street Art Studio gave us a more up and close view of the artists work.
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