South Philly Art Tour - Small Group Walking Tour in Philadelphia booking from $49.00

South Philly Art Tour - Small Group Walking Tour

Overview

There’s so much more to Philadelphia than American history - some of the most incredible public art is on display when you venture into South Philly! On this tour, you’ll head into the heart of the Queen Village and Bella Vista neighborhoods to explore beautiful and surprising pieces of public art, including breathtaking murals and mind-bending mosaics. As you hear the history of the pieces you see, you’ll come to appreciate how public art and creators are intertwined and appreciated by the neighborhoods that they call home, and how amazingly accessible art is throughout a major city like Philadelphia. After exploring the street art and a gallery or two, your tour concludes at the incredible Magic Gardens - one of the most impressive and fantastical works of art and sculpture you’ll ever see! Part of your ticket price also includes a donation to a local organization supporting artists in the city, so you’ll be directly impacting the incredible community highlighted on this tour!

City: Philadelphia

Sun 23 Feb

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What's Included

Admission to the Philadelphia Magic Gardens

Local, English-speaking guide

A donation to a local community art organization

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our organization has created a comprehensive strategy to ensure the safety of our guests, guides, partners, vendors, and the wider local community. All staff members are trained in these new safety procedures and we will continue to follow local government guidance.

What To Expect

South Street

Your tour starts on South Street - one of the most vibrant and eclectic neighborhoods of Philadelphia. From here, your guide will lead you through the surrounding neighborhoods, weaving through hidden alleys that are home to quaint homes and incredible public art.

Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

Unlike anything you've seen or experienced before, visiting the Magic Gardens is to take a trip into Wonderland. This incredible larger-than-life 3D art installation is the life's work of Isaiah Zagar - and a living piece where he still works regularly. Merging the profound with the ridiculous, the philosophical with the everyday, Zagar captures the imagination with his work - showing us how many men's trash can become our collective treasure. Once we arrive, you'll have as much time as you want to explore the space. When your official tour time is up, you're welcome to stay for longer, or venture out onto South Street for a different type of colorful experience.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (35)

jennifersC1456JC

Dec 2022

Informative and fun tour! Tour guide Chuck was terrific- personable and knowledgeable. The art and murals were AMAZING

Tre_M

Nov 2022

We really enjoyed our South Philly art tour. Since we went during the week in the afternoon, it was just my wife and me for the tour, led by Chuck. Chuck was friendly, knowledgeable, and very good at answering any questions that we had. Even though we both Have visited Philadelphia many times, we learned many new things on the tour that we would not have known without Chuck’s expertise. In particular, the work of Isaiah Zagar Was the highlight. His mosaics are amazing and we learned a lot about them through Chuck’s explanations. We were fortunate enough to have a chance meeting with Isaiah’s wife Julia, who Chuck knew and introduced us to. What a great experience!

Penny_F

Nov 2022

Excellent tour. Philly art is exceptional - surprising , quirky and beautiful. The tour guide Dale was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We walked through pretty streets in South Philly and saw wonderful examples of unique street art around hidden corners.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you Penny! The Philly public art scene is starting to get the international attention that it deserves. On almost every block and down almost every alley of South Philly, this art greets passersby and inspires us on a daily basis. That's why we love to lead this tour; to show the art in the hidden nooks of the city and give insightful context on the art and the artist.

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South Philly Art Tour - Small Group Walking Tour

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