Philadelphia Murals and Street Art Tour with Magic Gardens

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About this activity

Come and discover the artistic side of Philadelphia on this dazzling stroll through South Philly, where an endless tapestry of public art lines the streets.

You’ll feel immersed in the local art scene as your expert guide leads you through the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods, past breathtaking murals and mind-bending mosaics. As you learn about the history of the pieces and their creators, you’ll come to appreciate how public art impacts the neighborhoods and how amazingly accessible art is throughout a major city like Philadelphia.

After exploring the street art and a gallery or two, your tour will conclude at the incredible Magic Gardens - one of the most impressive and fantastical works of art and sculpture you’ll ever see! Admission into the Gardens is included in our tour.

Part of your ticket also includes a donation to a local organization supporting artists in the city, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: WeVenture

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: View breathtaking hidden gems, and hear the stories behind the art and the artists.
Included: Admission into the fantastical Philadelphia Magic Gardens after your tour
Included: A local expert guide who will lead you to dazzling pieces of public art
Included: A visit to the Davinci Art Alliance, a community-based art organization
Included: A pleasant walk through one of Philly’s most diverse and eclectic communities
Included: A donation to a local community art organization

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Additional food and drink
Not included: Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

Itinerary

Theater of Living Arts

10 min

Meet your guide outside this iconic local concert venue and hear how it has played such a huge role in the counterculture spirit of South Street
South Street

15 min

A vital commercial and artistic artery of South Philly, South Street has been at the forefront of this city’s counterculture scene for generations. Your guide will lead you past an array of locally-owned art galleries and shops, pointing out decorative facades and giving you fascinating morsels of history along the way
Stop 3

10 min Admission included

This community-based art organization has been a staple in this neighborhood since the 1930’s. Today it supports local artists in the LGBTQ and BIPOC communities by offering exhibit space and grant funding. Guests can view its current exhibits while learning about its past efforts and future goals. Proceeds of your ticket will be donated to DVAA
Stop 4

55 min

Throughout your tour, you'll weave in and out of the streets and alleys of Bella Vista, the neighborhood surrounding the Italian Market and Magic Gardens. Here, you'll see how Philadelphia's first suburb has changed in the last 200+ years, including beautiful homes, gardens, and public art.
Stop 5

Passing by

Queen Village is a charming neighborhood in Philadelphia known for its historic charm, cobblestone streets, and quaint atmosphere. Located just south of Center City, it offers a mix of historic row houses, trendy shops, cozy cafes, and vibrant community parks, making it a beloved destination for locals and visitors alike.
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

30 min Admission included

Zagar’s masterpiece, a once-barren abandoned lot on South Street transformed it into a mind-bending labyrinth of glass, tile, paint and almost everything else under the sun. This is something that must be seen to be believed, and you will be granted free admission into the Gardens at the end of this tour.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet outside the entrance of the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA); 334 South St., Philadelphia, PA 19147

End point

We will end at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens.

Using your ticket

Please dress comfortably and casually in weather-appropriate attire, including comfortable shoes for walking. This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.