Private or Group | Alternative New York Street Art : Lower East Side Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 3 hours

Step into the vibrant and ever-evolving world of the Lower East Side, one of NYC’s oldest and most diverse neighborhoods, on this immersive street art walking tour. Discover how waves of immigrants and a flourishing counter-culture transformed these streets into a living canvas—where graffiti and murals tell the powerful stories of social and cultural movements that continue to shape American society.

Tour Highlights

  • Immigrant Roots & Artistic Evolution:
    Explore the historic streets that welcomed generations of newcomers and learn how the neighborhood’s diversity laid the foundation for its creative spirit.

  • Explosion of Street Art & Graffiti:
    Witness the colorful transformation of the Lower East Side as you encounter expressive murals and bold graffiti that reflect the area’s counter-culture and artistic rebellion from the late 20th century to today.

  • Social & Cultural Movements:
    Discover how street art has become a powerful medium for activism, storytelling, and community identity—illustrating the struggles, hopes, and triumphs of the Lower East Side’s residents.

  • Expert, Inclusive Guides:
    Tours led by licensed local guides with deep knowledge of NYC’s art, history, and diverse communities. Bilingual guide options available for a welcoming, accessible experience.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the typical tourist trail and experience the real Lower East Side through its street art and untold stories.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and hidden history.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for art lovers, students, locals, visitors, and anyone curious about contemporary culture and creative expression.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour of Lower East Side street art and historic sites

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

Testimonials for sliders
Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

It all begins with an idea.

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