Bushwick Brooklyn Street Art Tour: 50+ Murals & Artist Stories

What Happens When You Walk Into a Warehouse District and It's All Walls

You walk through Bushwick's warehouse district with a local guide who knows the artists and the stories behind 50+ murals covering the neighborhood's buildings. The tour moves at a pace that lets you actually absorb what you're seeing, and your guide explains the techniques, the politics, and the history of the scene. You get the real street art, not the Instagram version, and you leave understanding why this neighborhood became what it is.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Bushwick street art murals

• Meet at 282 Meserole St
• Tour Graff Tours Street Art
• View over 50 multicolored murals
• Learn stories behind the murals

The experience

You show up at 282 Meserole Street in Bushwick at the time you booked, and your guide is already there waiting. The first thing that hits you is scale, not one or two murals, but more than fifty of them covering entire warehouse facades, each one fighting for attention in a way that makes you realize how small a gallery wall actually is. Your guide knows which artist did what, and more importantly, why they chose that particular corner, that particular building, that particular moment to paint it. Names like Blek le Rat, Fumero, Giz, Dasic. They're not just signatures, they're the people who transformed this neighborhood into something that didn't exist ten years ago.

The tour moves at a pace that lets you actually look. You're not rushing between five stops. You're walking through a neighborhood where the street art is the neighborhood. Your guide points out the layers: how some pieces have been up for years and weathered into something different, how others are fresh enough that you can still smell the paint. They'll tell you about the artists, the techniques, the politics of who gets to paint where, and the constant tension between the people who see this as art and the people who see it as vandalism. It's the kind of conversation that only makes sense if someone who actually knows the scene is standing next to you.

The Bushwick street art tour covers the blocks where this all started, before it became Instagram-famous and before half the murals got painted over or buffed. You're seeing the real thing, not a curated highlight reel. Bring comfortable shoes. You'll be walking for a couple of hours, and the best angles are never on the main street. Dress for the weather. The tour runs rain or shine, and there's not much shelter out there. Public transportation is close by if you need to get there, and you should arrive about fifteen minutes early so your guide can get you oriented and answer any questions before you start moving.

What’s included

Your day includes a local guide who knows the artists and the stories behind the work, access to more than 50 murals across the Bushwick warehouse district, and the context that makes the difference between looking at a wall and understanding why it matters. The guide meets you at 282 Meserole Street and walks you through the neighborhood at a pace that lets you absorb what you're seeing.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 13:00, from US$ 25 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 10 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 101 private ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (under 11)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Graff Tours, Inc

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the real Bushwick street art scene with someone who actually knows it, rather than wandering on your own and missing the stories that make the murals stick with you.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (under 11).

How long is the Bushwick street art tour?

The tour covers more than 50 murals across the neighborhood. Plan for a couple of hours of walking at a comfortable pace.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It's a walking tour, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.

Where do I meet the guide?

Meet at 282 Meserole Street, Bushwick, Brooklyn 11206. Arrive about 15 minutes early for check-in.

What artists' work will I see?

The tour includes murals by Blek le Rat, Fumero, Giz, Dasic, Danielle Mastrion, and many others working in the neighborhood.

What if the weather is bad?

The tour operates in most weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain or cold.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting location.

Can I take photos?

The tour is designed around seeing and photographing the murals. Bring a camera or phone.