Experience the surprising and eclectic South Philly art scene on this walking tour in Philadelphia. Discover murals, mosaics, and art installations before visiting the Philadelphia Magic Gardens.

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Duration 2.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Get lost in the fantastical murals and mosaics in Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
Stroll through Queen Village and Bella Vista to uncover mosaics and murals
Impact the art scene in South Philadelphia with the included donation
Learn some of the fascinating history behind of the pieces and the artists
Meet a art non-profit leader to learn about their mission at an art gallery

Full description

Explore the incredible public art in South Philadelphia on this group walking tour. Head into the heart of the Queen Village and the Bella Vista neighborhood to uncover beautiful and surprising murals and mind-bending mosaics.

Meet your guide and begin your art finding adventure. Listen as your guide explains the history of each piece and how it blends together into a magical tapestry that drapes across the entire city.

Appreciate the relationship between the art, artists, and the neighborhoods that they call home. Enjoy how 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.

Take your time wandering through the indoor mosaic displays and the outdoor labyrinth at the Philadelphia Magic Gardens. Impact the community in the tour as part of your ticket price includes a donation to a local organization which supports artists in the city.

Includes

Guide
Admission to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens
A donation to a local community art organization

Food and drink
Tips

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors

Meeting point

Your tour starts outside the front entrance of the Theatre of the Living Arts (TLA). If you are driving and parking, it is recommended to park in a lot, rather on the street, as most street parking has a 2-hour limit.

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Medical mask

Know before you go

This is a walking tour that is primarily outside
This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine

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My partner and I were born and raised in Philadelphia and we LOVED this tour! I booked it because I had cousins coming in from Italy and wanted them to see a unique part of Philadelphia. We saw that and more! Our tour guide Chuck was WONDERFUL! He is immensely knowledgeable about the art and the neighborhood, having lived in South Philadelphia for most of his life. It was a pleasure to experience the uniquely artistic neighborhood of South Philly through Chuck’s eyes.

April 10, 2022

Tour was wonderful! Our guide Dick Furstein was incredibly knowledgable and shared insights that had me thinking over some issues brought up for days. Graffiti and tags and what they represent. The quirkiness and heart of Isiah Zagar and his mosiacs. South Street, past and present. Immigrants and how they were represented and made their way. A look into Mexican Art and culture. So grateful we took the tour instead of just going it alone. A great walk thru the city, and the final stop of the Magic Gardens did not disappoint.

February 12, 2022

Philadelphia: South Philly Art Walking Tour

Philadelphia: South Philly Art Walking Tour

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