San Diego Street Art: Explore Urban Canvas

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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

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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…

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.

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Joy_e

Jun 30, 2025

The other people that... - The other people that were supposed to join us rescheduled at the last minute, but Ben was kind enough to still take me on the tour. He was incredibly knowledgeable, and I really enjoyed learning about the area and its art. I also liked getting to doodle in the group sketchbook and meeting local business owners/artists.

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952jjh

Jun 24, 2025

North Park Street Art Tour - Ben was an excellent tour guide. Extremely knowledgeable and well spoken about North Park, with an obvious passion and interest in Street Art. He explained some of the history behind the culture and pointed out examples throughout the streets, alleys, and shops of North Park. Punctual, Professional, and Personable. I’d highly recommend San Diego Street Tours to both visitors and residents of San Diego.

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393allysonf

Jun 23, 2025

Worth the money - The guide was very informative and kept the tour interesting and engaging. He was also very friendly and responsive to questions. We saw a number of excellent works, and learning the history behind them took the viewing experience to a deeper level. We also learned some things about North Park that made our afternoon in the neighborhood more enjoyable.

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Tobleronez

Apr 30, 2025

North Park Loves Its Art - Tour leader Ben really added value. Art was amazing. Great SD neighborhood. Verbatim bookstore a perfect example. Same with Queen Bee. Recommend

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Mike_b

Apr 28, 2025

Rockin’ Street Art Tour! - Awesome guide. Awesome tour. Learned about North Park history and culture, so much more than we expected.

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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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up to 8 guests

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