The 15 Best Street Art Tours in London

1.Street Art and Graffiti Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,354 reviews · 2 hours · from $33Our pick

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch, spotting work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and about 40 other artists. Guides such as Eva, Josh, Laura, Gabi, and Natalie explain the art, techniques, graffiti culture, and East End history.

“Loved it. Highly knowledgable guide, loved learning about the history of the area and how it affected the art. Slow paced tour, very interesting.”

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2.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104Top rated

Cycle central London in a small group of up to 10 with guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie. Ride a classic Pashley bike past royal sights, Westminster Abbey, Covent Garden, and the London Eye, then stop for a pub drink and spray-paint your own art beneath Waterloo Station.

“We had a great tour. Great way to see sights of London. Tom was an amazing tour guide with just the right amount of information and history.”

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3.Shoreditch Street Art Tour London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 481 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane into Shoreditch with guides such as Dave, John, or MD. Over about three hours, you’ll see murals, stickers, stencils, paste-ups, bronze pieces, and Banksy works while learning how to read the art and its setting.

“This was a fantastic tour! We saw so much great street art and learned about the artists and the culture. And got great lunch recommendation too!”

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4.Landmarks & Secrets Bike Tour with Pub & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 314 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $101

Ride an English Pashley bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and Leake Street with guides such as Katie, Olivia, Jasper, or Stewart. Expect landmark views, lesser-known streets, wartime stories, a stop at the Lamb & Flag, and a chance to spray-paint your own street art.

“Great way to experience London and would highly recommend to anyone. Was the highlight of our trip.”

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5.The Original London Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 303 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch with an artist guide such as Eva, Gabby, Josh, Laura, or Natalie. In two hours, you’ll find famous murals, tiny paste-ups, tags, and political art, with local stories you would likely miss alone.

“Good knowledgeable guide. Tour is a different perspective on street art and graffiti. Recommended if you want to learn about these topics.”

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6.East End Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 297 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $50

Walk from Spitalfields through Shoreditch and Whitechapel with guides such as Laura, Eva, Josh, or Natalie, learning how London’s street art works and why it matters. Finish with a 45-minute spray-paint session at Alternative London Studio, where you create a piece on card to take home.

“Absolutely fabulous thing to do. Date day. We were late and the team were so helpful we managed to catch the tour with a Josh. He was animated and informed. Fabulous, erudite introduction to the origins and delights of street art. The are soo class in the studio was so fun. We are hooked. My creation looks great on my wall. Can’t wait for the kids to be old enough to go (about 10 years). We want to go back and learn more about free hand spray techniques.”

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7.Half-Day Street Art Tour and Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 172 reviews · 4 hours · from $60

Meet under the White Goat Statue by Old Spitalfields Market for a two-hour walk through East London street art, led by active artists such as Josh, Natalie, and Emilie. After a break, spend 1.5 hours making a stencil and practicing spray-paint techniques. All materials are included.

“It was a lovely afternoon, the guide was fabulous, an unforgetable experience”

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8.Shoreditch Street Art and Graffiti Tour (Private Group Booking)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through Shoreditch with a local guide, seeing street art, protest pieces, shops, markets, and London’s largest mural. The private two-hour tour begins near Shoreditch High Street and ends by Brick Lane, with guide Hannah praised for finding unusual local spots.

“This is a great tour. We have teenage kids who are into streetwear, street art, and shoes. This was an awesome little tour in London with some of the more unique shops and culture. Hannah knows the area well and helped us see some of the incredible hidden gems. Definitely worth a stop if you need a break from the typical London areas.”

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9.Street Art Tour and Spray Painting Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $53

Meet your guide at 20 Brushfield Street for a three-hour East London street-art walk and practical workshop. Guides such as Eva, Josh, Gary, Alice, Laura, and Natalie explain artists, styles, and local stories before you spray paint, cut stencils, and make your own artwork.

“Laura was our excellent guide. We could feel her passion for the art, and it helped make the tour informative and enjoyable. Highly recommend.”

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10.The Original London Street Art Tour (French)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 64 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $26Best value

Join French-speaking guides such as Laura or Gabriel for a 1.5-hour walk from Old Spitalfields Market through Brick Lane and Shoreditch. You’ll learn how artists including Banksy, ROA, Invader, Shepherd Fairey, and Eine use walls, paste-ups, stencils, and tags to shape East London’s changing art scene.

“Gabriel a été un guide très intéressant qui maîtrisait parfaitement son sujet. Il nous a fait découvrir des œuvres magnifiques et ses explications étaient claires et teintées d'histoire. Je recommande!”

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11.Street Art Walking Tour and Workshop in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $72

Join guide Josh for two hours of street art in Shoreditch, then head to Hessel Street for two hours of stencil-making and spray painting. This English-language tour suits families, teenagers, and art lovers, with groups capped at six.

“The walking tour and workshop were fun and interesting. Excellent activity for teenagers. It rained a bit but who cares ?!”

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12.Street Art Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Ride through Brick Lane, Shoreditch, Hoxton, and the East End with an English-speaking guide who may be an artist or street art documentarian. You’ll cover more ground than on foot, see work by Banksy, ROA, Invader, Stik, and others, and hear the stories behind the walls.

“Gave tour van Gerry de oprichter van deze club. Veel geleerd en mooi om te zien hoe gepassioneerd hij is”

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13.Urban Canvas: Exploring Shoreditch’s Vibrant Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Meet Nick at Shoreditch High Street Station for a guided walk through London’s street-art center. You’ll see works by artists including Banksy, hear the stories behind changing walls, and try your own spray painting before finishing at Allen Gardens.

“Nick was fantastic even tho the weather was a bit meh he made it a great experience. He knows a lot about the artists and it’s really fun to try and spot different pieces from artists he has shown you!”

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14.London Street Art Tour of the East End Semi-Private 12ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Walk from Liverpool Street through Petticoat Lane, Whitechapel, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch with a guide such as Ivo or Darcy. Expect Banksy and Shepard Fairey, market stops, Cockney slang, Jack the Ripper stories, and a group capped at 12 people.

“Ivo did a superb job. Super knowledgeable, friendly. I would completely suggest this tour for the street art and some history. Great job!”

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15.East End Instagrammable Street Art & Graffiti Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · from $49

Follow an English-speaking guide through Whitechapel, Spitalfields, Brick Lane, and Shoreditch to see Banksy, Stik, Phlegm, Ben Eine, Thierry Noir, and changing wall art. You will hear East End stories, stop for photos, and may create your own street art.

“Jt was excellent. The guide was fantastic and we learnt a lot abour graffitiand stewet art. The guide was very knowledgeable, very keen to answer all our questions and went to our pace. Highly recommended tour for all ages.”

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