Brooklyn Private Graffiti Tour: Explore NYC Street Art

Summary

NYC Street Art Walking Tour in Brooklyn’s Creative Hubs

If you want to see real NYC creativity up close, this Brooklyn graffiti tour is for you. You’ll walk with a local guide, discover hidden murals, and get stories behind the art—not just photos.

What’s the experience like?

You know you’re in Brooklyn when the sidewalk’s got more color than your wardrobe. We started our private graffiti tour near Jefferson Street—right where Bushwick’s walls seem to change every week. Our guide, Marcus, grew up here and pointed out a fresh mural that wasn’t even there last month. The air smelled faintly of spray paint and coffee drifting from a tiny bodega on Troutman Street. There’s always someone snapping photos, but you’ll spot locals just walking their dogs like it’s no big deal.

We wandered down Troutman and St. Nicholas Ave, stopping every few steps because something new caught our eye—a wild piece by Dasic Fernandez, then a tiny sticker bombed mailbox tucked beside a bakery window. Marcus explained how some artists work at night to avoid getting caught, while others are invited to paint legally during the Bushwick Collective block parties. I never realized how much history was hiding behind these layers of paint. Bring comfy shoes; two hours go by fast when you’re chasing street art around corners.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Graffiti & Street Art Tour in Brooklyn

• View mural artworks
• Tour in Brooklyn

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for kids or strollers?

Absolutely! The route is stroller-friendly and kids usually love spotting colorful murals along the way.

What if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine—just bring an umbrella or jacket if the weather looks iffy.

How much walking is involved?

It’s about two hours on foot at a relaxed pace through Brooklyn’s art district. Wear comfortable shoes!

What’s included

Your own private group, a knowledgeable local guide who knows the artists and stories behind each mural, plus plenty of time for photos and questions along the way.