Top Brooklyn Art Tours

Tap into Brooklyn's street art culture, drinks, and tastes! **Fully-vaccinated host following all local COVID-19 guidelines and necessary precautions** 1) Discover Murals and Graffiti from 40+ Incredible Artists See the vibrant walls of the Graff Arts collective, a fairly-hidden gem in East Williamsburg. I’ll share some of the artist's unique stories, common techniques, and the cultural roots of NYC’s graffiti scene. 2) Visit the Largest Street Art Gallery in the U.S. We'll explore the Bushwick Collective, featuring murals from a range of local and international artists. I’ll share some insights on the commercialization of street art, modern styles, and how the outdoor art landscape continues to evolve over time. 3) Taste and Drink Your Way Around Brooklyn We’ll visit a couple carefully selected outdoor spots with art-centric decor and delicious offerings. I'll offer up my best recommendations on where to go for your next bite. ** Private group rates also now available **

Your ride begins at the world famous Water Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn. You’ll then be taken through the streets of Brooklyn with stops in Dumbo, Vinegar Hill and Brooklyn Heights, a posh residential area known for its tree-lined promenade along the East River. You’ll take in breathtaking views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty before your ride across the Brooklyn Bridge all while traveling in the most awesome way of transport via sidecar motorcycle to see our great city. This tour is a no-nonsense experience to see as much of this awesome city in the shortest time possible. You will get a taster for the sweet allure of riding by sidecar and want to reach out and touch the city as it whips by you. ( But, uh, please don’t try and touch literally!)

Embark on a quest around Brooklyn to discover the most beautiful street art murals and their stories, all with the help of your smartphone. Unlock new stories as you discover the local artists of Williamsburg, the fascinating New York neighborhood. + Discover the charming neighborhood of Williamsburg and its most beautiful street art murals + Uncover secrets about Street-Artists and their art from all around the world + Admire the Williamsburg bridge and walk along the river while looking at the Manhattan skyline + Walk around the most beautiful part of Brooklin + Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt Discover Brooklyn, New York's famous art-centric borough, by following clues and discovering amazing stories about the astonishing graffiti work. Each clue will lead you from one place to another, giving you exact directions, so you won't need a map, a GPS or a guide.

Join me as your fashion forward friend and style guide on this journey through art and fashion! Fall in love with Bushwick's culture as we explore it's hidden gems! I will provide you with some of my best style tips and ideas on how to best incorporate different looks into your every day wardrobe. We will discuss what you're looking for prior, as well as your preferences to ensure you get the most out of our time together Due to my previous experience working as a fashion buyer specializing in Vintage fashion I can identify garments by era based on style and construction ensuring you get the best value for your money. This magical journey is for all you serious street art, vintage lovers and fashion fanatics! We will visit the bushwick collective street art murals as well as 2 shops.1st location is a secret underground vintage boutique beautiful, well curated with treasures from all over the world! 2nd shop is a true NYC thrift shop with loads of bargains and variety!

You’ll ride through DUMBO, Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn Heights and Red Hook, an area featuring a mix of tiny eateries, quirky bars and edgy art galleries. You’ll then ride over the Brooklyn Bridge and to TriBeCa. Located in downtown Manhattan, TriBeCa is famous for It’s cobblestone streets, trendy boutiques and restaurants. There will be a break for food/refreshment (not included in pricing). This tour is available during the day or night. Your choice, pricing varies.

Want to explore the many museums and galleries in NYC, but aren’t sure where to start? Have Private Picassos take you on a kid-friendly guided tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Afterwards we'll lead you through a sketching session inspired by the masterpieces just viewed. Tours are available 7 days a week, can be focused on specific artists, artistic periods or themes and are available for groups between 1-6 students.

Brooklyn is now one of the places in NYC and part of what brings it to life is the street art - grafitti. On this safari we'll head to the Bushwick collective and the surrounding area to discover some of the best grafitti murals you'll find anywhere. You will photograph not only artwork but the surrounding neighborhood as well. Learn how to add drama to your images with strong composition. This photography workshop is appropriate for all levels of photographic knowledge.

Want to explore the many museums and galleries in NYC, but aren’t sure where to start? Have Private Picassos take you on a kid-friendly guided tour of the Brooklyn Museum. Afterwards we'll lead you through a sketching session inspired by the masterpieces just viewed. Tours are available 5 days a week, can be focused on specific artists, artistic periods or themes and are available for groups between 1-6 students.

Do you love Street art or maybe just art in general? In this case Bushwick is perfect for you! This neighborhood of Brooklyn is like an “open air” museum where, block after block, you can appreciate murales, knit-bombing pieces, small sculptures and grafiti. This is truly a special place, born during a very difficult period for this area, an industrial zone where you can still find manufacturers, warehouses but also small shops and residential buildings. Just in few years it has been invaded by a myriad of colors and transformed in a Mecca for artists and young people who nowadays can find many restaurants, bars and places to meet and hang out.

This walking tour through Brooklyn's trendy Williamsburg neighborhood offers a brief look at Brooklyn history and its influence on contemporary culture, with an insider guide leading the way. Meet-up just steps from the subway, and begin your adventure uncovering trends and traditions—from the urban street art scene to hip local businesses. Venture past historical buildings, chic boutiques, and neighborhood cafés reflecting the area's laid-back vibe. Then be sure to capture the iconic Manhattan skyline from the scenic Brooklyn waterfront.

Arts enthusiasts that want to understand New York's art world shouldn't miss the chance to delve into the city's vibrant street art culture, with a guide to help uncover this underground scene. Discover the often hard to access world of street art on this half-day private walking tour. See some of the best street art in the city, from underground graffiti to street art collectives, with a personal guide to lead the way.

Brooklyn is famous for its bold and bright street art, but it’s not easy to know where to find these creative works. With this walking tour of the Bushwick neighborhood, take in the diversity and culture of the neighborhood’s urban street artists. Check out massive murals and intricate designs as you take to the streets to learn how Brooklyn’s best can turn anything with a surface into a stunning work of public art.

You’ve seen it in movies, you’ve heard it in songs, now let us take you on a stroll through the borough known across the globe with a host that's been in the entertainment business for 30 years. Brooklyn has been an iconic symbol of urban American culture for decades, producing some of the country's most talented authors, artists, musicians and writers.

Traverse the history and culture of the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens on this half-day, guided street art and graffiti tour. Travel on foot and by subway to learn about the socio-economic, political, and cultural events that inspired artist’s creations and shaped each neighborhood. Appreciate these incredible works, understand the process of making street art, and learn the difference between tagging, bombing, murals, and street art.

Explore the literary side of Brooklyn on a 3 hour walking tour with an informative guide. Visit Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill and Boerum Hill, stopping at bars that were favorite watering holes for renowned writers. Purchase a drink to sip while hearing passages of the writers' work read aloud and learning about the history of the the bars, the neighborhoods and New York City as a whole. You'll gain insight into the urban planning of Robert Moses, and check out architectural and historical points of interest on this fun and fascinating tour.

Art enthusiasts that want a taste of New York's underground art world can skip the museums and opt for this artsy bike tour, where you explore Brooklyn by bicycle. From Bushwick to Fort Greene, Williamsburg to DUMBO, you can follow your guide across Brooklyn to enjoy street art and waterfront vistas. Highlights include the Bushwick Collective murals, Brooklyn Navy Yard exhibitions, and the towering edifice of the old Domino Sugar Factory.