San Diego Street Art: Explore Urban Canvas
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37 Ratings
San Diego

Discover the vibrant world of San Diego street art on a graffiti and gallery tour. Learn the difference between street art and graffiti while exploring stunning murals and visiting local galleries. Uncover the hidden stories behind the art and capture memorable photos along the way!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • North Park - Join us for a two-mile loop through the vibrant and lively North Park neighborhood. We’ll visit iconic large murals and discover numerous smaller artworks along the way.

Enjoy great photo opportunities and meet community members who contribute to the area’s beauty!

Street art and graffiti are ever-changing, making each tour a unique experience!

What's Included
  • Communal sketchbook
Additional Information

The city is a canvas! Come enjoy beautiful street art and graffiti in San Diego, while learning things that change how you will see and experience cities everywhere.
On this walking tour we view fantastic examples of street art and graffiti (don’t know the difference? Come learn!). We also stop in gallery spaces and shops to see more of the incredible…

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Location
North Park Mini Park
29th Street
If street parking is unavailable, there’s very affordable paid parking across the street from our meeting point. One dollar per hour at North Park Garage - 3829 29th St. Your guide will be excited to meet you by the concrete “K” on the east side of the park wearing a green hat and black backpack.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Relax10648089863
Apr 15, 2025
So much more than graffiti-real art to see - Had a great time! Super knowledgeable guide with an engaging presentation. Highly recommend as a way to learn about a quirky side of San Diego.
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Parkerr880
Apr 14, 2025
The local's guide to North Park Street Art - Ben's street art tour in North Park is an interesting peek into the unknown world that is all around us. We learned about street art ettiquete, some of the more prominent local artists, and were given the insight to look at the world around us in a fun and new way. Ben is loved by the community and his love for the neighborhood is on full display as he gives an insider look at the walls and alleys of an artistic mecca.
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Davidgw5056gk
Apr 13, 2025
Ben is the best! - We did our second tour with Ben of San Diego Street Tours. This one was the North Park Vegan Restaurant Tour. It was fantastic. Ben is super knowledgeable on the history of Veganism and its evolution in San Diego. We had a great time and experienced great Vegan food at three different restaurants. The staff at each all knew Ben and served us amazing Vegan dishes. We highly recommend Ben, whether your a local, like us, or a visitor to San Diego.
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Billw310
Mar 29, 2025
Fascinating tour! - A fascinating morning spent with Ben exploring the Street Art in North Park. Ben is so knowledgeable about the area, the art and artists. We learned lots about the history, influences and techniques used. After the tour, we retraced our steps to some cool shops and Lovesong Coffee, a super place to chillax and recharge. All in all, a great way to spend a morning exploring a very hip neighbourhood.
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Marysx6452xh
Mar 27, 2025
Graffiti and Street Tour - The Graffiti and Street Art tour on Sunday, March 23, was terrific! Brad (owner and guide) was informative and knowledgeable. He has a good sense of humor and kept us asking questions. He was kind and very aware of street conditions for our safety. Highly recommend San Diego Street Tours-ask for Brad!
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Sheilaporter1
Mar 2, 2025
Hidden Gem - A thoroughly enjoyable 2 hour walking tour through the North Park area of San Diego full of fascinating street art, graffiti, quirky shops and a rare book store, not to be missed. Our guide, the owner of San Diego Street Tours, was friendly and very knowledgeable, pointing out details and back stories to the art that you would never know otherwise. If you are drawn to things that are slightly off the beaten path, don't miss this one.
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Sharonsa2903rs
Feb 20, 2025
An interesting experience for a group of old friends - Ben, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and engaging. I wasn't sure what to expect, since at first glance it seemed to be a sketchy part of town for our group of senior citizens to be hanging out in. The entire tour was so informative and enjoyable that we instantly felt at ease. Ben answered all our questions respectfully and introduced us to several community members along the way. It was worth every penny. I'm looking forward to taking additional tours with Ben. I think the vegan food tour will be next...
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Tomayto
Feb 2, 2025
TREAT YOURSELF TO THIS STREET TOUR - Ben was great! He knew his stuff. Likable guy with a wealth of knowledge and familiarity with street art and graffiti (I learned there is a difference). He gave us a thorough tour for over two hours and as many miles. We walked at an easy pace with frequent stops. Although I've lived in San Diego for more than 40 years, I didn't know these sites in North Park. I recommend this tour for both tourists and San Diego natives.
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E3765pgsergiom
Jan 1, 2025
Amazing Street Art Tour - North Park is a hip and upcoming neighborhood in San Diego. This street art is an amazing and unique experience to experience the rich culture of this neighborhood. Ben, our guide, is fantastic and full of knowledge that we were to fully appreciate this experience. This street art tour is a must-do.
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658mandieg
Dec 29, 2024
A Must-Do!! - If you're looking for a unique way to explore San Diego, I can’t recommend the North Park mural art walk enough. I took my family when they were visiting over the holidays and we all loved it! Our guide, Ben, was phenomenal—his knowledge about each mural and the stories behind them added so much depth to the experience. Ben had a way of making everything super interesting and engaging! Whether you're a local or just visiting, this mural walk is a must-do.
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