Vancouver Street Art and
Mural Tours
Public mural tours bookings are now live and will be restarting in March 2025.
Private tours are available upon request.
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 per person
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 $10-30 per person based on how much you enjoyed it.
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.
