Street art tours in Paris
Murals, mosaics, and stencils cover the city from Belleville to the Seine.
Street art tours under $50
Get a guided walk through Belleville or the 13th arrondissement at a great price.
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About street art tours in Paris
Paris’s street art scene took root in the 1960s, when artists began painting murals on the 13th arrondissement’s industrial facades. The movement grew with support from the local town hall and galleries like Galerie Itinerrance, which commissioned international artists to transform entire building walls. Today, three neighborhoods anchor the city’s outdoor gallery, though street art can now be found everywhere in Paris. The 13th arrondissement boasts 26 murals along Boulevard Vincent Auriol, Belleville’s Rue Dénoyez always has new graffiti art to see, and Montmartre has decades of stencil work on display by artists like Miss.Tic. Guided street art walking tours and self-directed routes let you explore Paris’s iconic graffiti and other street art at your own pace.
Top highlights for your visit
Monumental murals
Paris has several massive street art masterpieces. Boulevard Vincent Auriol alone is home to 26 large-scale murals, painted on multi-story buildings by international artists like Shepard Fairey and D*Face. Some of these works reach as high as 80 feet tall.
Belleville graffiti
Rue Dénoyez in Belleville is a narrow street covered entirely in graffiti and murals. The art on display changes constantly as artists paint over each other’s work. It’s a great starting point for exploring urban art in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Pixel-art mosaics
The anonymous artist Invader has placed over 1,400 pixel-art mosaic tiles across Paris as part of his Space Invaders art project. A dedicated app helps you track and find them as you walk through different arrondissements.
Gallery visits
Side by side in the 13th arrondissement, Galerie Itinerrance and the Lavo//Matik showcase rotating exhibitions from the same artists whose work covers the surrounding streets. Both galleries are open Tuesday through Saturday.
Street art tours in Paris FAQs
Where can I find street art in Paris?
While street art is all over the city, 3 neighborhoods in particular have the most to see. In the 13th arrondissement, 26 large-scale murals line Boulevard Vincent Auriol. Belleville has the open-air graffiti gallery Rue Dénoyez, and Montmartre has decades of stencil work by the late street art legend Miss.Tic. Outside the city limits, Vitry-sur-Seine is another popular destination for urban art, located just south of Paris via RER C. That said, street art is everywhere in Paris, and you’ll find murals and mosaics on nearly every street.
How long do street art tours take?
Most guided walking tours last between 90 minutes and 3 hours and cover one neighborhood at a time. For a full day of street art, start your morning in the 13th arrondissement, then take the Métro to Belleville for the afternoon.
Are Paris street art tours self-guided?
They certainly can be. The Paris Tourism Office offers a mapped walking itinerary of 11 stops in the 13th arrondissement. Belleville’s Rue Dénoyez and Montmartre are also easy to explore on your own. Or you can just wander the city—street art really is everywhere.
How much do street art tours cost?
Group walking tours typically start around $30 per person. Private tours start around $130 and go up depending on the group size and itinerary. Self-guided walks are free.
What street artists can you see in Paris?
You’ll find work by several well-known names. To name a few, Shepard Fairey’s “Liberté, égalité, fraternité” mural is in the 13th arrondissement, Invader’s pixel-art mosaics are scattered citywide, and Miss.Tic’s stencils appear throughout Ménilmontant, Montmartre, the Marais and the 13th.
Are street art tours good for kids?
Absolutely. The colorful murals and treasure-hunt nature of tracking Invader mosaics with a phone app make these tours fun and engaging for children. Guided tours typically cover 1–3 miles on flat sidewalks, so be sure your kids are wearing comfortable shoes.
Do murals change over time?
Yes. In fact, that’s a major part of urban art’s appeal. Street art is constantly evolving, so the murals you see online may have been painted over by the time you visit. Each trip you take through a neighborhood can look a little bit different than the last.
What languages are tours offered in?
English and French are standard for most guided tours. Some operators also offer tours in Spanish, German, and Italian. Check availability when you book.
Things to know about street art tours in Paris
Entry
- Group tours run daily.
- Private tours should be booked a few days ahead.
- Self-guided routes are free and open year-round.
What to bring
- Wear shoes comfortable enough for 1–3 miles of walking.
- Bring a portable phone charger for maps or apps.
- Pack a light layer for cooler mornings and evenings.
Additional information
- Murals change often, so your route may look different each time.
- Respect private property and don’t touch the artwork.
- The 13th arrondissement has plenty of affordable lunch spots.