Buenos Aires Palermo: Street Art Tour & Graffiti Murals

Martin Ron's Selfie Girl & the Murals That Made Palermo Famous

You walk through Palermo's cobbled streets with a guide who explains the graffiti history, techniques, and artists behind each major mural, including Martin Ron's famous "Selfie Girl" and Alfredo Segatori's trash art. The guide uses a portable microphone so you hear everything over city noise, and the tour covers international street art movements and Argentine graffiti culture in 2–3 hours. No need to arrange your own route or wonder which walls are worth stopping at.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Palermo street art and murals

• Learn graffiti background concepts
• Discover street art in Argentina
• See worldwide wall paste ups
• View mural of the dreams
• Spot Martin Ron's selfie girl
• Observe Alfredo Segatori trash mural
• Walk through Palermo's shops and cafes

The experience

So you're standing in front of a wall in Palermo and your guide is explaining why this particular piece matters, not just because it's beautiful, but because it changed how people think about street art in Buenos Aires. That's the kind of detail that sticks with you. The graffiti tour here isn't about rushing past Instagram spots. It's about understanding the artists, the techniques, and how a neighborhood became the place where serious painters come to leave their mark. You'll see works by Martin Ron, whose "Selfie Girl" is one of those pieces everyone recognizes, and Alfredo Segatori's trash murals that turn waste into something you can't stop looking at.

The guide carries a portable microphone so you're not straining to hear over traffic on the cobbled streets, which matters when you're moving between stops and there's actual city noise happening around you. Palermo itself is packed (shops, cafes, people on their phones), so having someone who knows which walls matter and why you're looking at them saves you from the wandering-around-lost feeling. You'll learn about graffiti background concepts, street art movements in Argentina, and international paste-up techniques, which sounds academic until you're actually standing in front of a wall and suddenly the colors and layers make sense. The tour covers maybe five or six major pieces depending on the day, and you're walking the whole time, so comfortable shoes are the real MVP here.

What makes this different from just walking Palermo on your own is the context. The guide knows the artists, knows which pieces are recent, knows the stories behind the walls. You're not guessing or reading plaques. And because it's a small group with someone who actually knows the neighborhood, you end up in the right places at the right time, not chasing rumors about where the best street art is. The whole thing takes a couple of hours, which is long enough to really see what's there without it turning into a full-day commitment.

What’s included

Your tour includes a professional guide with a portable microphone, access to all major street art stops in Palermo, and explanations of graffiti techniques, Argentine street art history, and the artists behind each mural. The tour covers roughly 2–3 hours of walking through the neighborhood, and public transportation options are available nearby to reach the meeting point.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 15:00, from US$ 13 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesMonday, Wednesday, Friday and SaturdayDeparts at 15:00Other times ›

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (15 to 17 years) · Child (under 15)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglishOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Buenos Aires Free Walks

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Palermo's street art scene rather than just photograph it: the guide's knowledge of the artists and techniques is what turns a walk into a real tour, and the small group size means you're not competing for space or attention at each wall.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years); Child (under 15).

How long is the Palermo graffiti tour?

The tour runs 2–3 hours, walking through the neighborhood and stopping at major murals and street art pieces.

What street art will I see?

You'll see works by Martin Ron (including the "Selfie Girl" mural), Alfredo Segatori's trash murals, and learn about graffiti background concepts, Argentine street art movements, and international paste-up techniques.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in Palermo on this tour are wheelchair accessible, and the guide can adjust the route if needed.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to Palermo?

Public transportation options are available nearby. You'll meet the guide at a set location in Palermo. The tour itself is a walking tour through the neighborhood.

Is there a guide, or is this self-guided?

A professional tour guide leads the group and uses a portable microphone so you can hear explanations over street noise.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are essential, as you'll be on cobbled streets for 2–3 hours. Bring water and sun protection depending on the season.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.