Tour Buenos Aires’ Street Art on a Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour in English

Searching for a unique way to explore the cheeky, colorful artwork decorating Buenos Aires’ streets? Look no further than the Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour, a two-hour tour hosted in English that covers the extensive graffiti and street art scene in the city.

Have a blast finding out all you need to know about the vibrant street art landscape in Buenos Aires with this guide. Uncover the untold stories behind some of the most stunning bits of work, learn the conventions that guide their creation and come to better understand their place in the city’s culture.

Why Take the Graffiti and Street Art Tour in Buenos Aires?

As a bustling metropolis with unique architecture, ample open-air plazas and lush parks, Buenos Aires is a canvas waiting to be filled with art. And when it comes to urban art, the city is full of gems. Art is an integral part of Buenos Aires’ culture, with street artists contributing more than their fair share to the visual landscape.

Both local and international muralists, painters and illustrators lend their skills to make the cobbled streets of Buenos Aires come alive with their vivid and thought-provoking works. Creative and controversial, often political, edgy and certainly eye-catching – exploring Buenos Aires’ graffiti and street art scene is a must for anyone eager to get familiar with some of the best works of urban art out there.

What You Can Expect on the Tour

The Graffiti and Street Art Tour in Buenos Aires is a two-hour jaunt through some of the best murals and graffiti pieces sprinkled throughout the city. Start off your tour in Palermo, which is an up-and-coming hub for street art. Here you’ll get to explore some of the most artistic bits of work scattered around Barrio Chino and Alto Palermo.

Dive into an exploration of colorful murals painted on walls, paired with unique stories and narrative behind them. Then move on to see some graffiti scattered around Plaza Serrano and check out work done by the likes of Jaz, Sheryo, Ever and many other artists who’ve turned this area into a new hot spot for artisanal galleries and graffiti.

From there, your guide will take you to other neighborhoods that showcase some of their most diverse and interesting pieces of urban art. Be prepared to find murals covering entire buildings and illustrations that appear as though they’re part of an alternative universe. Every artwork will bring its own story to tell.

What You’ll Learn on The Tour

Since graffiti and street art are so deeply tied in with Buenos Aires’ culture, it is important to have a better understanding of what lies behind the symbols used. All of them comes with its own backstory that reflects both culture, tradition and politics in Argentina. You will not just admire each piece, but understand them deeply as your guide explains in details each individual element that passes by you.

Your guide will also lead you through a historical context when it comes to street art in Argentina – providing an insight into contemporary street art scene against a backdrop of its beginnings in 1994, when Freaks collective set out to put Socio Cultural Art (known also as ESK) onto the city walls. It is an interesting way to uncover why residents consider their street art works as two generations that represent different contexts and narratives.

What To Bring

Since this tour takes you outside for two hours, make sure you wear comfortable shoes for walking. You should also bring along a bottle of water or any other refreshments you might need – although there will be breaks where you will be able to access some water along the way.

Depending on the time of year you are attending the tour, wearing sunscreen or bringing an umbrella might be necessary. Make sure to talk to your guide beforehand if you have any questions about what to bring.

How to Book?

You can easily book your Street Art Tour here. Prices for the tour start at $199 ARS (about $3 USD). If you want to book a private tour, you can also contact your guide directly and customize your tour according to your individual wishes and needs.

The great thing about this street art tour is that no previous knowledge or experience is required. All ages and skill levels are welcome – outsiders as well as connoisseurs of every style! So if you’re visiting Buenos Aires and are looking for an unusual way to explore the city, why not take this exciting Graffiti and Street Art Guided Tour? Book now here – you won’t regret it!