Vancouver Street Art and Mural Tours
Our 2023 public tours are now done for the season. Thanks to everyone who came out and joined us this year. Our public tours will restart around March 2024.
We are still accepting private tours, and if you would like to book one please use the inquiry form at the bottom of the page.
Explore the visual language of Vancouver’s many creative cultures
Approximately 30+ murals and pieces of street art on each tour
Spotlight on local Indigenous artists and themes
Uses artwork as an entry point to discuss topics ranging from ecological urgency, gentrification and displacement, cultural visibility, and why some forms of street art are considered more ‘acceptable’ than others
Wide stylistic range including figurative, abstract, and graffiti
DeTours has been the official tour partner for the Vancouver Mural Festival since 2020. Along with curatorial information about the artwork, we will give you the insider scoop on how these landmark works of art come to fruition.
COST: By Tip
We want to keep our tours accessible to everyone. If you appreciate the tour you are welcome to leave a tip for the guide. The suggested tip is $20 per person if you found the tour enjoyable.
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours
WHEN: Check calendar below for schedule and availability
Street Art and Mural Walking Tours
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Mt. Pleasant Street Art and Mural Tour
START TIME: 11 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 HOURS
Vancouver’s Mt. Pleasant neighbourhood has one of the densest concentrations of street art and murals in the world. DeTours will guide you through the alleys and backstreets of this eclectic neighborhood, taking in the varied styles of stunning public art pieces: figurative, abstract, surrealism, graffiti, and beyond. This area is a true testament to the diversity of public art in Vancouver. We will also be using the artwork to explore both historic and ongoing processes within the city, as well as revealing some of the inner workings of one of the largest public art festivals in North America. Mt. Pleasant is also home to many craft breweries, cafes, independent restaurants and shops to enjoy at the end of the tour.
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Strathcona Street Art and Mural Tour
START TIME: 11 AM
DURATION: 1.5 - 2 HOURS
After a successful run at the 2022 Vancouver Mural Festival, we are bringing this tour back in a special limited capacity for 2023. This is where it all started in Vancouver: an old and continuously busy industrial port neighbourhood that housed artist spaces for years. See the birth of the Vancouver mural scene, with a heavy emphasis on the roots and ties to the local graffiti scene. There are a high concentration of large murals in this less-travelled area of town, and you will be seeing a part of Vancouver that few tourists or even locals do. Learn about the history of this old industrial neighbourhood and how it is constantly changing, creating new challenges and opportunities for artists, residents and businesses alike.
