Miami: Wynwood Walls Official Tour & Gallery Access

Summary

Walk Miami’s Wynwood Walls with an insider guide, see murals up close, step into artist galleries and feel the city’s creative pulse

You’ll wander Miami’s Wynwood Walls with an official guide who knows every mural’s backstory, explore indoor galleries filled with bold canvas works and sculptures, and maybe even try your hand at spray painting if there’s time. Expect laughter, unexpected details from local artists’ lives, and a fresh look at street art that sticks with you after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely made it through the Wynwood Walls entrance in Miami when our guide, Carla, waved us over to this wild explosion of color — honestly, I was still blinking from the sun. She started telling us about how this whole place used to be warehouses. Now it’s like every wall is alive. There was this mural by Lady Aiko with these tiny gold details that caught the light just right — I kept trying (and failing) to get a photo that did it justice. You could smell spray paint somewhere nearby, not strong but just enough to remind you this isn’t some stuffy museum. People were laughing and taking selfies but also kind of quiet at times, like they were actually thinking about what they were seeing.

Carla knew everyone — she’d point out a piece by Hebru Brantley or Shepard Fairey and then tell us something random about the artist (“He once painted for 12 hours straight in the rain,” she said about one guy). We ducked into one of the indoor galleries next. The air changed — cooler, quieter, smelled faintly like new canvas and maybe coffee from somewhere close by. There was this sculpture in the corner that looked like it was made from old car parts; I’m not sure if I liked it or not but I couldn’t stop staring at it. At one point my friend tried to say “Wynwood” in Spanish and totally butchered it — Carla cracked up and so did we.

The whole official Wynwood Walls tour took about an hour but honestly felt shorter. There’s something about walking around with someone who really knows the neighborhood — you start noticing things you’d never catch on your own. We even got to try a bit of spray painting ourselves (if they have time for it), which is harder than it looks, trust me. I still think about that gold detail on Aiko’s mural sometimes when I see sunlight hit a wall back home. So yeah, if you’re looking for a real street art experience in Miami with actual stories behind the paint, this is pretty much it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Wynwood Walls and galleries

• Stroll Wynwood Walls outdoor grounds
• View over thirty curated murals
• Learn about artists and murals
• Visit two indoor exhibition galleries
• See main gallery group exhibition
• Explore solo show exhibition

Top questions

How long does the Wynwood Walls official tour last?

The tour lasts approximately one hour.

Is admission to Wynwood Walls included in the tour?

Yes, your ticket includes entry to the Wynwood Walls grounds.

Are there indoor galleries included on this tour?

Yes, you’ll visit two indoor exhibition galleries during the tour.

Is there an opportunity to try spray painting?

A street art experience with spray painting is included if available.

Are tours accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?

Yes, all areas are wheelchair accessible and strollers are welcome.

Do children need to be accompanied by adults?

Yes, children must be accompanied by an adult during the tour.

Who leads the official Wynwood Walls tour?

The tour is led by a Wynwood Walls Authenticated Guide.

Are service animals allowed on the tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted throughout the venue.

What’s included

Your day includes admission tickets to Miami’s Wynwood Walls outdoor museum plus access to both main indoor galleries where you’ll see new works and sculptures from featured artists. An accredited local guide leads your group through each mural’s story and artist background; if available, you can also join in a hands-on street art spray painting session before heading out inspired (and maybe a little more colorful).