Street Art Tours in France: The 7 That Repay the Fare

1.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Walk through Belleville with an artist guide such as Sandrine, Marie, Myriam, Thom Thom, or Mr Byste. Over about 2 hours and 15 minutes, you’ll study murals, stencils, graffiti, and political art while learning about the neighborhood’s past and Paris’s urban-art scene. The tour starts at 2:00 pm and ends on Boulevard de Belleville.

“Marie was an informed, thoughtful and fun tour guide. The tour made me see Paris in a whole new perspective and quickly became one of the highlights of my trip. I couldn't recommend this tour enough!”

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2.Graffiti and Street Art Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 108 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Meet Paris street artists for a two-hour outdoor graffiti workshop. Learn spray control, lettering, fine lines, stripes, and paint effects, then help finish a large shared mural. English and French instruction, materials, gloves, and masks are supplied. The activity is for ages 12 and up.

“This was our favorite thing that we did in Paris. Our guide, Nicholas (?) was fantastic and we were able to make a very large piece of art with his assistance. HIGHLY recommend”

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3.Belleville Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 90 reviews · 2h 15m · from $47Best value

Walk Belleville with an English-speaking street artist who explains its murals, artists, squats, galleries, and community projects. Meet at 62 Rue Villiers de l’Isle Adam for a 135-minute outdoor tour with hills, stairs, and a fine Paris view. Saturday tours add a live performance and may include a free drink.

“The tour was fantastic. Our guide's enthusiasm and passion for street art was evident and this came through as he led us through the tour. I was impressed with his knowledge on the history of street art in Paris, showing us examples of its various forms and he was very informative when advising on what we should see and do next. This tour was super enjoyable and I can highly recommended it.”

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4.Montmartre Street Art Tour with an Artist

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 2h 15m · from $47

Meet your English-speaking artist guide at Place Blanche for a 135-minute walk through Montmartre. With guides such as Stefan or Sabrine, you’ll connect today’s street art with the district’s famous painters, explore quieter lanes, and enjoy views near Sacré-Cœur. Expect hills, stairs, standing, and all-weather conditions.

“Had an amazing tour with our guide and street artist Stefan! He could tell us everything about street art culture to interesting history facts about Paris. We just arrived in Paris that day and it was a great way to start our trip. After the tour we recognised a lot of street art during our walks in Paris which made us feel a bit more at home in the city! We definitely recommend taking this tour if you like art and culture.”

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5.Street Art Open-Air Museum Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 3h 30m · from $54

Ride from Hôtel de Ville to ZAC Paris 13, Paris’s street-art district, with an English-speaking guide. Photograph giant works by Shepard Fairey, Invader, Tristan Eaton, Hush, INTI, and others, then pause for coffee at Station F. Bikes and ponchos are included.

“Kurzweilig, informativ und mit dem Velo fährt man bequem von Kunstwerk zu Kunstwerk. Sehr zu empfehlen!”

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6.Street Art Walking Tour with a Street Artist Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Spend 90 minutes exploring Paris street art with an English-speaking former street artist. Choose Montmartre for Picasso-era addresses, cobbled hills, and works by Space Invader, Gregos, Twotma, and Swed Oner, or choose La Butte aux Cailles for murals, stencils, and wheat-pasted art in a quiet village setting.

“The tour was perfectly paced and guided by an expert in this field. Would highly recommend.”

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7.2-Hour Street Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $94

Walk Belleville with a local English- or French-speaking guide and see Paris beyond its famous monuments. Over two hours, you’ll trace the area’s urban art scene, look for Jérôme Ménager’s large mural and Space Invader mosaics, and spot works that may change from one day to the next. Groups are limited to eight.

“Die Tour wurde 30 Minuten vor Beginn abgesagt. Ersatz wurde nicht angeboten. Große Enttäuschung.”

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