South Philly Art Walk: Exploring Philadelphia's Public Mosaics
4.9
75 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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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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Brucer1219
Mar 9, 2024
So worth doing! - Heather did an amazing job. Even though I grew up in Philadelphia and have been on South St a thousand times I learned something new.
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Arturo_p
Feb 25, 2024
Great tour of beautiful public art! - It was an educational and fun tour with a great tour guide, learning about the area around South Street and all of the street art that is there in all forms. Beautiful art, architecture, history and we even got to meet local artists walking around!
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Conner_h
Feb 18, 2024
Heather was a wonderful... - Heather was a wonderful tour guide! She welcomed us right away, was very accommodating, and added a personalized touch to the tour. Definitely would recommend!
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Cliff_j
Jan 28, 2024
The South Philly Art Tour is tremendous and Heather (the guide) makes it even better. - Heather nicely weaves local history into each piece of art the tour covers. Her engaging manner and deep subject knowledge made this a terrific event.
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Hannah_d
Jan 5, 2024
Highly recommended - Excellent tour! I recommend the experience for both locals and visitors. Our guide Chuck was extremely knowledgeable and friendly; Would do this again. Thanks!
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Thomas_m
Nov 2, 2023
Heather was a great... - Heather was a great guide. We all enjoyed getting more familiar with the neighborhood and the art there.
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Diannea943
Nov 2, 2023
Highly recommend this beautiful tour! - What a wonderful tour. Heather took us through interesting neighborhoods and pointed out mosaics and murals we would have missed. Learned about Isaiah Zagar and his incredible works. Heather was a fun and knowledgeable guide. And ending at Magic Garden was....magical! Highly recommend.
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