bushwick graffiti walking tour

Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in Brooklyn, New York City

This walking tour takes place every day at 10:30am. The length is 2 hours and the cost is $32.

A private tour is $180 for up to 4 people and $10 for each additional person up to 10. Starting time is customizable. Please contact us to arrange it.

We can also provide a Virtual Experience. Please contact us for details.

Graffiti: crime or cultural creation?

Discover an exciting world of graffiti taggers and street artists on this walking tour while viewing some of the most visually incredible murals in New York City and Brooklyn.

Today there is more awareness than ever about the imaginative artists who bring walls, buildings and even entire neighborhoods alive with their vibrant creations. Join this walking tour in Bushwick, Brooklyn to experience fascinating works by these globetrotting innovators. Prepare to view artistic murals large and small while exploring streets pulsating with creative energy. Eyewitness for yourself why the Bushwick district is rapidly becoming a world-renown center of street art, as well as New York City's premiere place of graffiti culture. The murals are concentrated around an exhibition called the Bushwick Collective (NYC's premier place of aerosol culture).

As we walk, expect to be immersed in the culture and lifestyle of today's urban artists, who hail from as far away as Europe, South America and even Asia. Learn about the top contemporary artists, their quirky personalities, and find out just how much people have been willing to pay for their work!

Discover the different styles and forms of the trade - which include murals, wheatpaste posters, tags and stencils. Learn about the techniques and varying nuances between them, and how they have developed and evolved over time.

Join this walking tour in Bushwick, Brooklyn if you desire to learn more about this exploding phenomenon, or if you simply seek to see for yourself the very best murals New York City has to offer!

Here are some of the things we learn about on the tour:

Styles and common types of street art.

Tags are words written in spray paint on a surface of any sort: including walls, storefronts, signs or doors. The words are usually the name of the person who wrote it; or their crew. They are generally just one color, a few inches in size or a couple of feet.

The traditional motivation of a tag is to create exposure for oneself and broadcast the audacity of taking the risk to spray paint in a dangerous, inaccessible or openly public place. For a tag the main audience are other taggers. Larger productions known as "throw-ups" and "pieces" are more stylized and feature multiple colors - although they follow the same premise as tags and are also typically a name.

Murals are generally large and portray an image or scene. They often tell a story or express feelings of the artist. Many of them carry a social or political critique, satire or message. Murals are generally larger than tags but come in all sizes. Today artists are granted permission or even paid to produce murals for public display on businesses and public buildings.

Posters/Paste-ups

Poster art is usually created in private, then brought to a public place and affixed to a surface. It is attached using an adhesive called wheat paste . In addition to paint, poster art can also incorporate multiple layers, cutouts, collages or stickers. The down side to a poster is that it's more susceptible to weather conditions or destruction than spray paint. Therefore it tend to last less long than other graffiti mediums.

Modern street graffiti began in New York City in the early 1970's (although the person who is credited as the world's first graffiti writer was a student in Philadelphia named Cornbread). Young teenagers growing up in impoverished, marginalized communities started "tagging" their names on walls in public places. These 'writers' created alter egos, aliases that often combined a nickname with a number. Often the digits were based on the street the tagger lived on. Early leaders in the tagging world included people with street aliases like Fab5Freddy and Tracy168 . These graffiti pioneers experimented with new styles and began the fad of tagging New York City's subway trains. This historic era of graffiti was when the main widely-accepted customs and slang language developed.

Recognition

While locally in New York graffiti was seen and treated as vandalism, enthusiasts in Europe recognized artistic value in the "tagging" and brought these young writers to their continent to produce and exhibit work. Graffiti was an instant hit in Europe and by the mid 1980's the writers, who in America were looked upon as criminals, were treated as celebrities in countries like Italy and Germany. Over the 1980's there slowly began to be more recognition of graffiti artists in the US too. Some of the legendary pioneers were recruited to paint in music videos and on cable television.

Rise of "Street Art"

By the late 1980's the original historic graffiti era in New York had ended and local writers proceeded to carry on and repeat the traditions and culture of their predecessors . Meanwhile in Europe the urban art movement was just gaining traction. In the 1990's European artists experimented with new styles, which have become referred to as 'post-graffiti' or 'street art.' A French artist known as Blek Le Rat is attributed with introducing the stencil , a form of spray art which grew popular over the next decade. In recent years the stencil has been made famous by notorious British artist Banksy . Another noteworthy artist is Frenchman Space Invader who illegally installs ceramic tiles that portray pixelated old video game characters.

Mainstream Acceptance

By the 2000's, street art was followed around the world and top artists became household names. UK artist Banksy gained reverence and notoriety for his thought provoking images which appear in the unlikeliest of places. His work has subsequently commanded unheralded prices at top art auction houses. The rise of the internet and social media has allowed for fans to follow their favorite artists, and for writers to collaborate across continents, cultures and language barriers.

Controversy

The acceptance of street art into mainstream art circles has created social controversies. In late 2012 a Banksy piece disappeared from a London wall and resurfaced at a luxury art auction in Miami, Florida. Residents of its original London neighborhood expressed protest. They felt strongly that as a work of art it belonged to the community where it was created, and that it should be returned. The auction went ahead nonetheless and the piece was sold to a private collector for 1.1 million dollars!

Bushwick Collective

The murals we view on the tour are concentrated around an urban art exhibition called the Bushwick Collective . The Bushwick Collective was founded in 2012 by Joseph Ficalora - a neighborhood personality and businessperson - to beautify gritty industrial streets with vibrant art. Joe is inspired by his deceased father and mother - and the street art is dedicated to them. The Bushwick Collective brings together artists from around the world, legendary NYC graffiti artists, and local longtime Bushwick talent. In just a few years the Bushwick Collective has become the most famous street art exhibition in New York City, and one of the premier mural districts in the United States.

About Bushwick (neighborhood)

Bushwick is a dense post-industrial neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City. It is currently becoming recognized for a blooming artist and creative scene. Also for new trendy restaurants and nightlife. The scene has blossomed over the last few years as nearby artsy Williamsburg has gotten more expensive. Aside from incoming artists and young professionals, Bushwick's primary population is Puerto Rican, Dominican-American and immigrants from Latin America. Bushwick is nearly 400 years old and was first founded by Dutch (on land taken over from Native Americans who lived there for centuries). In the 1800's the area filled with German immigrants and became a major place of manufacturing and beer brewing. There was also a large Italian and Sicilian immigrant community, before Bushwick's current Spanish-language residents began arriving in the 1970's. Unfortunately the area's gentrification has an ugly side - skyrocketing prices and people being dispossessed from their homes.

How the Tour Works

This is a public tour given every single day (7 days per week) at 10:30am in Bushwick, Brooklyn. It lasts approximately 2 hours and covers approximately 1.5 mile of walking distance.

The tour consists of a guided walk through the neighborhood (mainly by the Bushwick Collective ), and sometimes there is an indoor stop. The tour meets in a central location which is easily accessible by public transit or automobile.

Here is where the tour meets:

30 Wyckoff Avenue

Brooklyn NY 11237

New York City

(Between Starr Street & Troutman Street)

Meeting place is in front of Wyckoff-Starr coffee shop

Private and Group Tours

This tour is also available as a private or group tour. It is available any time.

We can accommodate 1 to 100+ people.

Rates: For individual private groups pricing begins at $180 for 1-4 people. Add $10 for each person up to 10. For 11 or more people is $24 per person.

We offer net rates and tiered pricing for professionals.

More about private and custom tours

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Bushwick Street Art & Graffiti Guide: Where to Go in Bushwick

All you need to know about the best Street-Art in Bushwick, Brooklyn! It’s AMAZING! Find out where to see the best Graffiti in Bushwick! I’ve included a walking route with a map too and some foodie tips! Bushwick is pretty big so it’s good to know where exactly is the best Bushwick Street Art located 😉

The largest Graffiti area of all NYC!

Bushwick, Brooklyn is the scene of one of the best Art Communities and it’s being said to be the mecca of graffiti. You’ll find the work and amazing art of many up-and-coming artists. Some became being recognized internationally! And many international artists are invited to bring their art to the streets of Bushwick. This is the BEST & largest Graffiti exhibit of all New York! It’s worth the trip coming to Bushwick to see all the awesome street-art all around the area!

When’s the Best Time to See the Bushwick Murals

It’s completely free to go and explore the Street Art of Bushwick! You can go at any time since all the art is on public streets. Some tips before you go:

• Go when there’s sunlight!
• Weekdays are less crowded than weekends. After office hours are more crowded.
• Winter is best because fewer people visit the Bushwick Murals when it’s cold.
• Summer: keep in mind that there’s no shade on the streets while you walk around! If you come in the Summer, is best to go in the morning or later in the afternoon, about 3 hours before it gets dark.

How to Get to Bushwick, Brooklyn

You can take the L train up to Morgan Avenue Station .

• When you Exit Morgan Ave. Station: go towards the exit that says Bogart & Harrison.
• Weekends: keep in mind that the L train will be shut down all weekends between Manhattan & Brooklyn until March 18, 2019 approx.

Travel time : about 20-30 minutes from Manhattan. Could be a bit more depending on where you’re taking the subway in Manhattan.

You can also get off at Jefferson St. station if you wanna do the following suggested walking route upside down 😉

Where to see the Best Graffiti & Street Art in Bushwick

The main streets where you’ll find the best Bushwick murals are:

• Seigel, Moore & Varet Sts. between Bogart & White Sts.
• Thames St. between Bogart St. & Vandervoort Pl.
• Flushing Ave. between Vandervoort Pl & Irving Ave.
• Troutman St. between Irving Ave. & Cypress Ave.
• Jefferson St. between Wyckoff & St. Nicholas Ave.

Seigel Street

White Street

Artist: DaveFoto.

Moore Street

Artist: LAmour Supreme .

Thames Street

Artist: Phetus88.

Troutman Street

Artist: Sipros Naberezny . Painted by Kobra .

Loves Me… Loves Me Not… Artist: GoopMassta / AngelOnce . Painted by Kobra .

Suggested Graffiti Walking Route in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Good to know:.

If you go when not much people are around, the streets can look pretty isolated but don’t worry because it’s safe! Try going during the day and not when it starts to get dark! Just do the suggested walking route where you’ll see coffee shops and restaurants nearby 😉 Avoid going at night if you’re alone. This is a trendy, hip neighborhood much safer than years ago but you still need to be cautious.

Walking Path:

You can start at Bogart & Seigel Sts. Just off the Morgan Avenue Subway Station!

• Walk on Seigel St. one block.
• Turn left on White St. for one block.
• Turn left on Moore St. for one block.
• Turn right on Bogart St. for one block.
• A bit to the right on Varet St. you’ll see some more murals.
• Back on Bogart St , turn left up to Thames St.
• Walk on Thames St. 2 blocks up to Vandervoort Pl .
• Walk on Vandervoort Pl up to Flushing Ave .
• Turn left on Flushing Ave. and walk up to the corner of Melrose St. & Irving Ave . On Melrose to the right, you’ll spot some Street Art. On Knickerbocker Ave. you’ll spot more murals to the right and left.
• Turn right on Irving Ave . for 2 blocks.
• Turn left on Troutman St. up to St. Nicholas Ave . If you continue for half-block more on Troutman you’ll see some more murals, then go back & walk one block on St. Nicholas Ave.  up to Jefferson St . Turn left on Jefferson St. up to Wyckoff Ave .

From here you can go to any coffee spot or keep exploring the Street Art all around the area!

You can also start the walking path upside down!

I included in the map “fine lines” in a lighter color where you’ll find more murals in the area in case you want to explore even more. The thick line is the suggested walking path.

Featured Street-Art Event in Bushwick, Brooklyn

Every year in June is the Bushwick Collective Block Party . Usually on the first Saturday of June. An annual art event that combines graffiti, street-art, music, food trucks & local vendors. Free for everyone! Bushwick Collective brings together the best of the community. This is when many murals are being renewed and many artists start painting the new coming street-art!

• The murals in Bushwick are changed every year. A few stay longer than that. Between June and July, you’ll spot many artists working on their artwork!

Click here to read more about the history of The Bushwick Collective, how Bushwick became the mecca of Graffiti and about the area’s curator, Joseph Ficalora.

Where to Eat in Bushwick or Get Coffee

All the following spots are really close to the suggested walking route or you’ll see them when you walk through 😉

COFFEE SPOTS IN BUSHWICK

Great coffee. Their espresso and cappuccino are great!

Small & lovely local spot for a quick coffee.

18 Grattan St. (between Morgan Ave. & Bogart St).

Fine & Raw Chocolate

This is a great local chocolate factory but they sell great coffee and milkshakes!

Their chocolate is made with raw ingredients & vegan. Closed on Sundays!

288 Seigel St. (between Morgan Ave. & White St.).

PIZZA IN BUSHWICK

Roberta’s

One of the best pizza in Brooklyn! Popular spot for locals. Known for their thin crust, wood-fired pies.

You can eat your pizza at the beginning of the Bushwick Graffiti tour if you start from this point, or at the end 😉

261 Moore St. (between Bogart & White St).

This is the famous pizza spot that’s in Manhattan! Love this place too! But the other one is more “local”.

18 Wyckoff Ave. (& Troutman St.).

RESTAURANTS IN BUSHWICK

Rustic Italian restaurant with housemade pastas & wood-fired dishes.

The place opens at 5/6pm!

436 Jefferson St. (between Wyckoff & St. Nicholas Ave.).

Los Hermanos

Cheap Mexican restaurant. Tortilla factory.

271 Starr St. (between Wyckoff & St. Nicholas Ave.).

Beachy vibe spot. Seafood restaurant: oysters, grilled fish and other seafood. They also have burgers, salads & frozen drinks.

19 Wyckoff Ave. (& Troutman St.).

BEER BAR IN BUSHWICK

The Sampler

Great beer bar in Brooklyn with very cool decor & great vibes.

Small local spot with a big beer selection.

234 Starr St. (between Wyckoff & Irving Ave.).

King County Brewers Collective (KCBC)

This is also another great beer bar with cool vibes.

You can get a beer here and another one on the other bar 😉

381 Troutman St. (between Wyckoff & Irving Ave.).

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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting the Bushwick Collective

Looking to visit the Bushwick Collective and all the amazing Bushwick street art and murals? We’ve got you covered in this one-stop guide featuring how to get to the Bushwick art collective, where to find all the Bushwick graffiti and murals, where to find more Bushwick street art, and what to do nearby including food – one of our favorite things to do in Brooklyn and recommendations for visitors who love street art!

This neighborhood is teeming with creative spaces and places and if you stick around there’s a great nightlife scene! 

The Bushwick Collective started in 2012 and in its early years this area did have work done by legendary names in the street art world from Blek le Rat to Banksy, Shepard Fairey, ROA, and other famous local Brooklyn artists like Sara Erenthal whose work you can see all throughout the city.

See why this is one of our favorite Brooklyn walks and use this guide to help you plan your visit to the Bushwick Collective, one of the best spots for Brooklyn street art .

About Bushwick Collective

The Bushwick Collective is a living breathing art collective in Bushwick, Brooklyn in NYC. This creative array of Bushwick art was conceived and created by Bushwick native, Joe Ficalora, with its first mural surfacing in 2011.

It has since attracted talented artists from all over the world and fabulously showcases first-rate street art by the creators. The genesis of this Bushwick Collective is quite the story, as the founder came of age in the 1980s, during a time when the Bushwick area was known for high crime rates.

Having suffered the losses of both of his parents, Joe wanted to revive himself and his neighborhood and thus transformed it into an open-air gallery for everyone to enjoy and help him cope with his painful memories.

What a testament to the power of art. Come relish at the Bushwick art collective, featuring Bushwick murals from some of our favorite street artists.

Annual Bushwick Collective Block Party

The Bushwick Collective Block party is an annual art event in Bushwick, Brooklyn. World-renowned local, national, and international artists are invited to showcase their creations during this community-enriching event.

The annual block party has been hosted every June since 2012, with the exception of 2020, and features new artists every year.

Just as artists line the walls with their colorful depictions, musicians fill the air with the sound of their live performances. Visitors should come prepared with cash in their pockets as the street becomes a massive merchant market for jewelry, prints, and custom clothing, designed by the various artisans.

There is something for everyone as this event ties together talented Bushwick graffiti, street art, music, food from trucks and local vendors, and of course, a wonderful sense of community.

Culture is contagious and Bushwick Collective’s block party has since inspired more Bushwick murals to pop up around the area – even walls that are not officially a part of the Bushwick Collective have been filled with colorful and vibrant works of art.

What’s even more incredible is that street art in nature is not permanent, and therefore fresh new murals are constantly being added annually – and in real-time!

Thus, this makes visiting the Bushwick art collective great year-round. Fresh Bushwick graffiti next to never-before-seen Bushwick street art makes for a truly remarkable experience.  

The Bushwick street art collective brings about a wide range of artists, with varying talents and backgrounds. Some of the biggest names whose work either is or has been on display at the Bushwick Collective include Monks Art, Adam Fu, and Daisey Freedman to name a few.

Monks’s Bushwick murals are colorfully provoking depictions of wildlife that are often personified to take on comedic forms. Adam Fu is a Brooklyn-based neon wizard who specializes in luminous Bushwick graffiti of various designs.

If you like art that is a bit edgy, Daisey Freedman’s Bushwick art features spookily creative pieces. Below is a list of artists and their social tags for anyone interested in checking out their work.

Some of the current artists you can find featured on the many Bushwick murals are:

Monks Art (@themonks_ on Instagram)

Adam Fu (@adamfu on Instagram)

Daisey Freedman (@freakotrophic on Instagram)

Marco Santini (@_marco_santini_ on Instagram)

Sipros Naberezny (@sipros_sipros on Instagram)

Michel Velt (@michelvelt on Instagram)

Natasha May Platt (@surfaceoofbeauty on Instagram)

Golden (@golden305 on Instagram)

Mr. B Baby (@mrbbaby on Instagram)

Subway doodle (@subwaydoodle on Instagram)

& MANY more

Bushwick Collective Location & Tips for Visiting

The Bushwick Collective is located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, right off of Flushing Avenue. The best route involves taking the L line of the subway train to the Jefferson Street station. This is a great starting point for your adventure.

Once arrived, you are free to explore the walls of art independently or via a paid, guided tour from a local tour agency. While most tour companies charge a fee for their walking tours, some operate on a pay-what-you-like model like Free Tours by Foot.

  In order to get the best out of your Bushwick Collective trip plan at least an hour if not longer to just mosey around and walk up and down the streets.

You can find most of the murals along Troutman Street between Irving Avenue and Cypress Avenue, there are more along Starr Street too.

As I said, it’s best to just walk up and down the streets, make sure you check both sides and peek around as there are some tucked away! There is also a group of street art around the block of Moore Street, White Street, Siegel Street, and Bogart Street. 

If you are looking for a particular artist or piece of work, follow Bushwick Collective’s official page on Instagram (@thebushwickcollective) for additional insights. 

How to Get to the Bushwick Collective

The Bushwick Collective is easily accessible using the subway. Visitors using public transportation will be happy to hear that the street art gallery is a short 7-minute walk from the nearest train station, located off of Jefferson Street (L train).

To arrive, take the L subway to Jefferson Street station, which is 7 stops out of the borough of Manhattan if you’re coming from this way. The L line can be picked up at any station along 14th Street. If you take 14th Street – Union Square station, the travel time will be under 20 minutes.

If you are coming from Midtown or Downtown Manhattan, the travel time is a bit longer at 25-40 minutes, to allow for the transition to a different subway line. Bushwick Collective is right outside the Jefferson Street station, so you will have no trouble finding a starting point for the walking tour.

The Bushwick graffiti will guide your path through the colorfully decorated walls. In the event that this route is not available (due to construction, weather, etc.), you may take the subway’s M line to Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue station before heading to Starr Street.

Alternatively, you can also take the L line to Jefferson Street from here, which will take about a half hour or so.

More Bushwick Street Art

For those who haven’t quite got their fill of Bushwick street art, there are more Bushwick murals by Maria Hernandez Park. This 7-acre municipal park is located between Knickerbocker Avenue from the southwest to Irving Avenue on the northeast, and Starr Street from the northwest to Suydam Street on the southeast.

Many more Bushwick murals can be seen by taking Knickerbocker Avenue towards East Williamsburg. Additionally, there are more notable murals that can be found around the Bushwick/East Williamsburg border, near the L subway line’s stop at Morgan Avenue.

Visitors will be happy to see that the vibrant pieces on display are not limited to the strip of the Bushwick art collective. If you’re wanting to see more than Bushwick street art, head over to see the street art in Williamsburg who also has a great scene and isn’t too far away.

Another option, a little further south in Brooklyn is checking out the many commissioned murals at Industry City in Sunset Park.

Nearby the Bushwick Collective

We recommend sticking around after exploring all the Bushwick art and murals in addition to the Bushwick Collective to check out the best things to do in Bushwick as well as enjoy a meal here!

Don’t miss the amazing thrift shops in Bushwick too if you’re into shopping second-hand treasures!

If you’re coming in the afternoon you also might want to stick around for the epic nightlife scene in this neighborhood.

Maria Hernandez Park  

After your tour of the Bushwick street art and Bushwick graffiti, head over to Bushwick’s largest community park, Maria Hernandez Park, one of the best parks in Brooklyn .

Known as the neighborhood’s center of public life, this greenspace is always bustling with activities. Visitors may enter this park, nearby to the Bushwick art, at any corner as each entrance leads to a circular plaza, often used for events.

If you’ve brought the kiddos along, your best bet would be to enter at the corner of Knickerbocker Avenue, where a rainbow-colored playground with a large play area awaits.

Other areas of the park allow for recreational sports such as volleyball, basketball, and handball. There is even an asphalt little league yard equipped with a workout area for anyone in need of a pop-up gym.

For the furry friends, enter at Willoughby Avenue, where your pup can frolic through the large dog runs.

Bushwick Food

Bushwick art isn’t the only thing this colorful neighborhood has to offer. Calling all foodies – plenty of restaurants share the space or line the border of the Bushwick street art.

There are no shortage of new awesome eateries popping up and NYC famous spots like Roberta’s but what makes Bushwick’s food scene so special are all the influences from the Hispanic and Latin American communities that lived here before the gentrification of the neighborhood.

Here are some of the top recommendations for what to do in Bushwick for foodies exploring the roots of this neighborhood through your tastebuds.

For those who favor a spicy flavor, you’re in luck as there are plenty of spots with a menu for you. Tortilleria Mexicanas Los Hermanos sports a lively exterior that is darn near impossible to miss, and a tasty interior with fresh tortillas that taste just as good plain as they do fried into tostadas. This is also one of our picks for the best tacos in Brooklyn .

La Isla Cuchifritos offers a Puerto Rican cuisine, and yes that includes all sorts of fried foods, but we recommend the cucharitos.

Craving unbeatable tacos? Try Taqueria El Fogon , dubbed as the neighborhood’s taco haven. Visitors boast about their homemade salsa, which according to frequenters, is poured over just about every dish they serve.

Rico Pollo is great for the taste buds and the wallet and offer a Dominican-inspired menu.

If spice just isn’t your thing, don’t worry as the legendary Roberta’s serves up wood-fired Neapolitan-style pies in their garage all day long and is one of the most famous spots for pizza in Brooklyn . Visitors beware – the lines can be quite lengthy during the day, so prepare for at least a 1-hour wait.

What could be a more perfect way to kill some time than to scroll through your fresh camera roll of your favorite Bushwick art pieces?

Syndicated Bar Theatre Kitchen

If none of the prior food stops fit your fancy, consider an evening at the Syndicated Theatre for a dinner and show, located close by to the Bushwick art collective.

Enjoy old cinema and cult classics while you sip on cider and scarf down sandwiches, salads, and snacks. Be sure to check out their happy hour, which is Monday through Friday from 5-7 pm.

Whether you’re watching the show in their 60-seat, indoor theatre, or from their sidewalk cinema, their full-service offerings are sure to please. Visitors should know that while the indoor theatre requires prior reservation of tickets, the sidewalk cinema operates on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don’t wait, buy your tickets in advance before they’re sold out!

Tiny Cupboard 

Looking for some laughs? If so, the Tiny Cupboard is an awesome Brooklyn comedy venue worth checking out and one I attend regularly! This underground/overground performance space, nestled nearby to the Bushwick art collective, showcases stand-up comedy shows on a rooftop venue, located on the border of East Bushwick and Bed-Stuy.

The Tiny Cupboard comprises a tiny art studio, comedy church, and that large rooftop space. The company prides itself in hosting culturally enriching, intimate events and those who care to share in this comedic ambiance should sign up for their email newsletters or follow on Instagram to stay on top of their upcoming events.

Those who wish to test out their talents on stage should hang around on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, where open mic releases inhibitions from all who enter. Don’t forget to support the cause by grabbing a piece of their awesome merch on your way out!

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The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect, exhibits, FAQs

Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood offers a vibrant and compelling insight into New York City’s rich artistic culture. 

Synonymous with music and busy eateries, trendy art, and fashion, Bushwick is the perfect canvas for the creative mind. 

The streets feature admirable artwork by international and local artists, and you can find them all over Bushwick – on the sidewalks, doorways, and even on trash cans!

In addition to street art, Bushwick is home to art galleries showcasing signature work by renowned artists worldwide.

This article covers everything you must know before booking tickets for the Bushwick Street Art tour.

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What to expect at bushwick street art tour.

The Bushwick Street Art Tour isn’t merely an excursion; it’s an extraordinary journey through art’s expressive power. 

Each mural and graffiti piece holds a tale, an idea, or a statement waiting to be heard, acting as a window into the minds of the artists.

The tour showcases a plethora of stunning street art, galleries, and art studios. 

Experience the incredible works of legendary street artists like Blek le Rat, whose art has inspired the renowned artist Banksy. 

Marvel at the graffiti portraits by modern-day master Danielle Mastrion and the striking pieces by artists such as Lexi Bella, Fumero, Giz, and Dasic.

Learn about the history and transformation of the neighborhood through the vision of Joe Ficalora, the curator and founder of the Bushwick Collective. 

From colorful murals to thought-provoking installations, there’s something that will catch the eye and stir everyone’s curiosity, regardless of their level of art knowledge.

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Where to book tickets

Tickets for the Bushwick Street Art Tour are available online.

Online ticket prices tend to be cheaper than tickets at the attraction.

When you buy online, you can avoid the long queues at the attraction’s ticket counters.

Because some attractions sell a limited number of tickets, during peak days they may sell out. Booking online also helps avoid last-minute disappointment and delays.

How do online tickets work

Go to the Bushwick Street Art Tour booking page, select your preferred date and the number of tickets, and buy the tickets right away.

After the purchase, you will receive the tickets via email.

You don’t need to carry printouts.

Show the e-ticket on your smartphone at the gate on the day of your visit and walk into the attraction.

Bushwick Street Art Tour ticket prices

General Admission tickets for the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour are priced at US$20 for all visitors. 

Bushwick Street Art Tour tickets

This 90-minute guided walking tour allows participants to delve into the vibrant world of Bushwick street art. 

You can walk alongside a real graffiti artist who will guide you through the vibrant streets, sharing insights and anecdotes along the way. 

Your artist guide will share the stories behind the art and help you gain a deeper understanding of the techniques, inspirations, and cultural expressions that shape these incredible works.

You can cancel the ticket before 1 pm the previous day of the visit. 

Ticket Prices

General Admission: US$20

Meeting point for Bushwick Street Art Tour

The meeting point for the Bushwick Street Art tour will vary depending on the tour option you choose.

It’s important to keep in mind that the meeting location may change.

Visitors should check the booking page before arriving to confirm the exact location.

Bushwick Street Art Tour timings

The Bushwick Street Art tour begins at 1 pm on all days.

Arrive 15 minutes early to soak in the atmosphere and prepare for the tour. 

How long goes the tour take

The Bushwick Street Art guided tour lasts 1.5 hours.

However, you can spend more time if you wish to explore the art pieces after your tour is over.

Best time to go on Bushwick Street Art Tour

The best time to go on the Bushwick Street Art tour is on a weekday when it begins at 1 pm.

Weekends and public holidays are the most crowded.

Spring and fall are considered the most popular times to visit Bushwick. 

Featured exhibitions at Bushwick

The Bushwick Street Art tour takes you through the masterpieces of international artists like Blek le Rat, who inspired Banksy, and the modern-day graffiti portrait master Danielle Mastrion. 

You’ll also get to see the captivating works of Lexi Bella, Fumero, Giz, Dasic, and many others. 

This artistic journey truly presents the best street art from around the world.

FAQs about the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour

Here are some questions visitors usually ask before taking the Bushwick Street Art walking tour.

What is the Bushwick Street Art Tour?

The Bushwick Street Art Tour is a guided walking tour that showcases the vibrant and ever-evolving street art scene in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. The tour takes visitors through the streets and alleys of Bushwick to view the incredible murals and graffiti created by some of the world’s most renowned street artists.

Can I take photos during the Bushwick Street Art walking tour?

Yes, photography is allowed and encouraged during the tour. Visitors are welcome to take photos of the street art and murals they see along the way.

Should I book tickets for the Bushwick Street Art walking tour in advance?

Yes, advance booking is required to secure your spot on the tour. Tickets for the tour are available to be booked online .

What should I wear on the Bushwick Street Art walking tour?

Visitors are advised to wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. The tour takes place rain or shine, so be sure to bring an umbrella or rain jacket if rain is in the forecast.

Is the Bushwick Street Art tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible.

What is the maximum group size for the Bushwick Street Art walking tour? 

The tour is limited to 10 participants to ensure a personalized experience.

What languages is the Bushwick Street Art walking tour available in? 

The tour is currently only available in English.

Is the Bushwick Street Art walking tour suitable for children? 

Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages. 

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Forget the museums in New York and spend a day taking in some street art. While New York is a true mecca for seeing street art and graffiti , we recommend you take the train to Bushwick—which is now officially the seventh most-stylish neighborhood in the world (according to Anna Wintour, anyway). You can use the travel time to wonder what your tag would be. RECOMMENDED: Find more  NYC tours  and walks

• Get off at Morgan Ave and take the Bogart St exit. Forget the museums and spend a day taking in some street art. Take the L train, and use the travel time to wonder what your tag would be. Get off at Morgan Ave and take the Bogart St exit. Make a right off the subway and check out the huge Missed Connection billboard painted on the side of a building on Bogart St—it's a woman looking for a man she saw walking his cat in the area, asking him to call her "if you nasty." It’s an ad by hand-painted mural company Colossal, but no less awesome for that. • Head south on Bogart St and make a right toward graffiti paradise Siegel St. Refuel with a delicious (and virtuous) Almond Chunky raw-chocolate bar at Fine & Raw   (288 Siegel St, 718-366-3633, fineandraw.com ). • Walk up Seigel St toward White St and feast your eyes on an full-block-long concrete canvas. • Walk north along White St and admire ViceVersa Vintage (71 White St, no phone, viceversavintage.com ) , a cool second-hand clothing store which is creatively tagged on either side of the entrance. • Take McKibbin St back to Bogart St. Make a right on Bogart and walk south to peep the mural of the namesake bird over the doors of Swallow Café (49 Bogart St at Grattan St) , and you’ll be back to where you started. But don’t hop back on the subway just yet! • Cross to Grattan St to see a stunning, colorful spray-paint rainbow almost immediately on your right. • Take a left onto Morgan Ave and get an eyeful of art—from the amoeba-style tag on the corner to the playful depiction of monsters with their tongues out further down the road—courtesy of street artist Phetus. • Walk a few blocks east , to the corner of Wyckoff Ave and Troutman St, and marvel at Dasic Fernandez’s Hand of Protest mural, which just dried in August. • To complete your walk, break out your spray cans and make your mark. (Kidding, guys.)

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Street Art, Food and Hipster Vibes in Bushwick New York

Best Street Art in Bushwick Murals, Graffiti and Hipster Vibes in Brooklyn’s Hip Neighborhood

Our Bushwick street art guide covers everything you need to know about Bushwick’s murals and graffiti art scene, with a focus on the Bushwick Collective, a unique street art gallery that has put Bushwick on the map. From where to find the best graffiti in Bushwick to some history about the Bushwick Collective and the various artists. We’ve also included a map with the best streets to see our favorite Bushwick murals, so you’d have everything you need to plan your self-guided street art tour in Bushwick, Brooklyn’s hippest neighborhood.

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Wherever we are in the world, street art, local artists, and food are some of our favorite ways to learn more about our destination. When we started planning our NYC itinerary, we knew we had to spend some time in Brooklyn. We planned the perfect Brooklyn itinerary , which included a day in Dumbo and Williamsburg. Still, we had to come back to Brooklyn to explore one of the biggest open-air art galleries in the world, the Bushwick Collective , which hosts some of the best street art murals in the world.

From the minute we started wandering around Bushwick’s colorful streets, we couldn’t have enough of the magnificent street art and graffiti that adorned almost every wall and every street corner. Bushwick is a gold mine for art lovers, so make sure to add it to your New York bucket list.

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How to Get to Bushwick Street Art Scene?

You’ll find the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn, a short subway ride from New York. The easiest way to get to Bushwick is to take the L line (that runs along 14th street in Manhattan) to the nearest subway station, the Jefferson Street Station . Once you get out of the station, you’ll see Bushwick Collective’s murals all around you. It should take you about 20-40 minutes to get to Bushwick from New York City, depending on your location in NYC.

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About Bushwick Neighborhood

In the 17th century, the town of Bushwick was a Dutch settlement (that also included the areas of present-day Williamsburg and Greenpoint) whose settlers were farmers and tobacco producers. In the middle of the 19th century, the area became more industrialized as many plants and factories were flourishing along Brooklyn’s waterfront. Many new immigrants from Germany and Austria settled in the area and opened breweries and beer halls.

As better transportation systems connected Bushwick to downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan via the Brooklyn Bridge, more immigrants joined the mix, especially English, Irish, Italians, Russians, Polish and Jews. Between the first and second world war, Bushwick was one of the best residential areas in Brooklyn. However, after World War II, the neighborhood’s demographics started to change as African Americans and Caribbean American families began to move in, followed by low-income Latin American families. Race riots began to rip the neighborhood apart, and many of the white residents moved away. The neighborhood went from being 90% white to less than 40% in a decade.

Bushwick took another blow during the 1977 Blackout. Hundreds of shops were looted or totally destroyed, and fires burned all over the neighborhood. As a result, everyone who could afford to leave did so. So at the end of the 20th century, Bushwick was full of poverty, crime, and drugs.

In the 2000s, things started to change. The City and State of New York founded the “Bushwick Initiative” that focused on improving the housing conditions and lowering the crime rates. Bushwick began to attract young professionals and artists who couldn’t afford Manhattan’s high rents.  Nowadays, Bushwick is considered one of the coolest neighborhoods in Brooklyn and attracts many visitors every year. 

Which Kind of Street Art You Will See in Bushwick

Everyone comes to Bushwick to visit the Bushwick Art Collective. The Bushwick Collective is a unique project where you’ll find dozens of murals and street art in a span of a few blocks. However, there are other street art forms in Bushwick, outside of the compound of the Bushwick Street Art Collective. Local artists do most of these street art creations. Some as a form of creative expression and others as a form of rebellion against the popularized Bushwick Collective. These unsanctioned street art creations are found all over Bushwick; on the doorways, on trash cans, on sidewalks, and so on, so make sure to keep your eyes open during your visit.

About the Bushwick Collective

The story behind the Bushwick Collective started with a single person who took it upon himself to change his childhood neighborhood and turn its seedy streets into an outdoor art gallery. Joe Ficalora grew up in Bushwick in the 1980s when the neighborhood was infested by drugs, violence and poverty. Instead of street art and graffiti, dozens of abandoned buildings and piles of trash adorned the neighborhood’s streets. As a child, Joe Ficalora wasn’t allowed to play outside, and he was exposed to hookers and gangs on a daily basis. When he was 12 years old, his father was murdered on his way home from work. After he’d lost his mother to cancer in 2011, he decided the key to his own self-healing would be to revive and heal his childhood neighborhood and turn the industrial and neglected streets into an art gallery.

In the beginning, he googled “street art” and invited some street artists to beautify his neighbors’ walls. Once the neighboring plants and businesses saw the finished works of arts, they were more than glad to supply naked walls for Ficalora’s street artists. This was the beginning of the famous Bushwick murals. Fast forward a few years later, and now Joe Ficalora is the curator of one of the largest street art projects in the world.

When is the Best Time to Visit the Bushwick Street Art Collective

Th e best time to visit the Bushwick Collective is in June during the Bushwick Collective block party. Every June (usually on the first Saturday of June), the Bushwick Collective throws a huge block party with street artists, food trucks, and live music. During this time, many local and international artists are invited to create some of the best Bushwick murals. The murals and street art stay on the walls for about a year, and then they are replaced by other works of art. Although the main activity takes place in June, new murals are pained year-round.

If you are not fans of crowds and would like to admire the Bushwick murals and street art collection at ease, come during the week (preferably in the morning), since during the weekend, the area is much more crowded.

Who Are the Artists Behind Bushwick Street Art and Murals

There are many international as well as local artists that participate in this street art venture. It is impossible to list them all, but here are a few that caught our eyes:

• Jimmy C (James Cochran) – A well known Australian street artist. He has a unique signature style – aerosol pointillist style. He uses dots and dashes of spray paints to paint his portraits or urban landscapes. He calls these techniques ‘drip paintings’ and ‘scribble paintings’.
• Chris Stain – An American street artist originally from Baltimore but currently living in Queens. His portraits are “an authentic contemporary document that illustrates the triumph of the human spirit as experienced by those in underrepresented urban and rural environments”. He loves to adapt images from photographs and usually works with spray paint and stencils.
• Vexx (Vince Okerman) – This 21-year-old Belgium artist is known for his signature colorful ‘doodles’ style, which is sometimes accompanied by realistic drawings. Check out this video of how he created his Bushwick mural .
• Sipros Naberezny – This Brazilian street artist specializes in painting photorealistic yet stylized portraits. He is most famous for his “Big Ears” character, which refers to the kids’ world. At times he also likes to reproduce the faces of famous and anonymous persons in a realistic way.
• Lexi Bella – This American painter, muralist, and street artist was raised in New Jersey, but currently resides in Brooklyn. Her murals can be found all over the world. Her large spray murals and paintings are inspired by community issues, pop culture and female identity. She likes to use bright colors, and many time her subjects exude playful feminine charm. Her current work in the Bushwick Collective is titled My Body My Choice, and it addresses the issue of women’s rights to legal abortion.
• Madsteez (Mark Paul Deren) – Madsteez is known for his colorful multilayered murals, paintings and illustrations. He is almost blind in one of his eyes (through which he sees only whirlpools of paint). Madsteez adds the word ‘ween’ (which means to think or suppose) to many of his artworks to describe the way he sees the world and create his artwork with only one good eye. He is known for his brightly-colored characters, which are often depicted with purple faces in front of graphic backgrounds.

Graffiti, Murals, Street Art and the In-Between

Most people use the terms graffiti, street art and murals interchangeably. We all use these terms to describe forms of art or creative expressions that are found on walls, objects, and other parts of a city. However, these terms are not always interchangeable. We’ve tried to summarize some of the key differences in a nutshell.

• Graffiti – Graffiti is based on words, and many times, it is illegal, and therefore, is done at nighttime. Though ancient graffiti drawings have existed for thousands of years, modern graffiti started in the United States. This art form evolved from low-income neighborhoods as a type of self-expression for frustrated youth. In the beginning, it started with scribbled nicknames or words, which are called “tags”. Later, graffiti drawings have become larger and more elaborate with stylized letters and fonts. What started as an underground subculture has gained more and more popularity over the years and turned into a mainstream phenomenon. Graffiti artists are usually self-taught, and since it’s illegal, many of them remain anonymous. They typically use aerosol spraying techniques to create their art or even simple markers for small and simple tags.
• Street art – Street art is any work of art that is seen on public property. Its roots might be illegal since it was developed from graffiti. However, these days, it has become accepted as a contemporary form of urban art. If the artist has permission to perform its art, it’s legal. Nowadays, many cities use street art to uplift certain areas and draw tourists to what once was a neglected area of town. It can be in the form of murals that cover a wall of a building, or in the form of smaller drawings or statues from conventional or unconventional materials. When street art is legal, the artist signs his/her name or nickname. Street artists are free to use whatever techniques and tools they want, such as paint, spray paint, bronze, yarn (yes, yarn-bombing is a thing) or whatever suits their art.
• Graffiti Art – Graffiti art is a mash between graffiti and street art. It is elaborate graffiti that is more figurative and combined with images.
• Murals – Murals have existed for thousands of years in the form of cave paintings. The word ‘mural’ originates from the word ‘murus’ in Latin, which means ‘wall’. Murals can be defined as art that is created directly on a flat wall or ceiling, and they usually cover the whole surface. Therefore, murals are a type of street art. Murals are usually painted with long-lasting paints that are resistant to the weather.
• Tagging/bombing – As mentioned in our graffiti section, tags are the simplest form of graffiti, a signing of your name or nickname. Nowadays, tagging is used by graffiti artists who feel the more popular street artists and mural painters invaded their territory. You’ll see some occurrences of tagging or bombing around Bushwick murals. It’s a battle for wall space and recognition. Sometimes the street artists paint smiley faces over graffiti tags in an effort to minimize the damage.

The Bushwick Collective Debate – When Art and Money Collide

Many types of art forms cover the streets and buildings of Bushwick, and though in general, it has had a positive effect, some locals and artists try to highlight its negative impact on the neighborhood.

The battle between graffiti and street art is an ongoing war all over the world. Although street art has become very popular and many cities around the world use it to beautify neglected areas and attract more tourists to their city, graffiti has been rejected as a legitimate art form. It is also true to Brooklyn and New York City, which leaves many of the graffiti artists frustrated, to say the least. Many feel that street art is much more relatable. Graffiti is much more subversive and hard to “be tamed”, and it’s more about marking an area as your own than creating public art. This is one of the reasons, so many tags are found on Bushwick Collective’s murals and other street art all around Bushwick. Moreover, many local street artists complain that nowadays, the Bushwick Collective highlights well-known and many times, international artists, instead of giving a voice to newcomers and locals. In other words, you have to be connected to join the party.

In addition, it seems that these days, such popular art projects go hand in hand with gentrification. Many of these public art ventures benefit the local community, but they also attract a whole new residential demographic. Once they are successful, the fabric of the neighborhood changes, followed by higher rents. Many times, some of the original residents find themselves pushed out of their childhood neighborhoods.

Besides, popular street art projects, such as the Bushwick Art Collective are intertwined with commercial and corporate interests. Once Bushwick became popular and attracted more tourists, billboards, and commercial adds seemed to follow. Billboard companies are used to leverage artwork for exposure. Advertisers are well aware of the fact that placing a billboard or a huge advertisement wherever murals are found ensures massive exposure on social media. Many of the building owners in Bushwick were offered huge sums of money to allow to place billboards and commercial adds on their walls. Some refused to participate in Joe Ficalora‘s original project, but now they are cashing in on its popularity in the same way those billboard companies do.

So is the Bushwick Collective good or bad? It depends on who you ask. There’s no doubt Joe Ficalora’s intentions are good and that the project has helped uplift Bushwick, but there are some problematic issues as well. You can read more about the war of the walls in Bushwick here or watch the No Free Walls YouTube documentary about how art and gentrification collide in Bushwick.

Lexi Bella – My Body My Choice

Best Streets to See Street Art in Bushwick

As mentioned above, you’ll see street art, graffiti and murals all around Bushwick, but use this map as a guideline for the best streets to see the murals and street art in Bushwick.

• The main area is around the Bushwick Collective (especially along Starr Street, Troutman Street and Jefferson Street between Irving Avenue and Cypress Avenue).
• You’ll find a cluster of street art around the block of Moore St., Siegel St., White St. and Bogart St.
• There are several murals and graffiti along Grattan Street and Thames street, especially between Bogart St. and Knickerbocker Avenue.
• If you walk along Willson Avenue, have a look at most of the intersections between Knickerbocker Avenue and Flushing Avenue.

If you love street art and want to learn more about the artists and hear anecdotes about the murals of the Bushwick Collective, you can also take one of these recommended street art tours or try creating some street art yourself!

Bushwick Street Art Map

What Else To Do in Bushwick Neighborhood in Brooklyn

There are more things to do in Bushwick other than admiring the murals of the Bushwick Collective. You can spend 10 hours just hunting for Bushwick murals and street art, but Bushwick also has a lively foodie and bar scene and lots of opportunities to go vintage shopping. Here are some ideas on how to spend your day in Bushwick.

Check Out Some of the Art Galleries

Art lovers must also stop at 56 Bogart . This former warehouse was converted into an art lover’s wonderland. Walking through this artist center, you’ll visit galleries of sculptures, painters, photographers, jewelers and various other artists including the Momenta Art – a non-profit organization that showcases the works of emerging and underrepresented artists. 

Address: 56 Bogart Street

Another recommended gallery is the Microscope Gallery . This contemporary art gallery displays the works of emerging artists whose art pieces include moving images, digital art, and sound. It is located not far from the Bushwick Collective.

Address: 1329 Willoughby Avenue | Opening Hours: Thursday-Monday 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Other recommended galleries in Bushwick include Interstate Projects and Luhring Augustine Bushwick

Go Vintage Shopping

In recent years, Bushwick has become a hub for secondhand shopping. If you love vintage and thrift shops, check out some of the recommended stores in Bushwick. For clothes and accessories, visit Friends NYC , Urban Jungle and Beacon Closet . If you’re looking to expand your vinyl collection, pop into Vinyl Fantasy . For furniture and home decor, visit Other Times Vintage . Another fun place to visit is Better Than Jam , where you’ll find handmade items of local makers and artisans along with the Better Than Jam line. They also offer textile-based workshops.

Buy Organic Chocolate at Fine & Raw

Fine & Raw are famous for their addictive raw organic chocolate bars. It all started in a small loft in Williamsburg where the artist Daniel Sklaar started making small chocolate batches and sharing them with friends, and later with local specialty shops. Unlike most of the chocolate you buy at the store, Fine & Raw’s chocolate is actually good for you. Fine & Raw’s addictive chocolate bars and truffles are made from organic coffee beans (bought directly from small organic farmers in Ghana and Ecuador), They are sweetened with coconut sugar, and some are not sweetened at all. The stylish wrappers are an added bonus.

Address: 288 Seigel St Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11:00 am- 6:00 pm, Sat/Sun 12:00 pm – 7:00/6:00 pm

Beer and Art at Brooklyn Beer Garden

If you are lucky, you will be able to visit the trendy Brooklyn Beer Garden , a popup beer garden that combines beer with art. Brooklyn Beer Garden is only open in the summer with some special events during the year.

Artists and friends, Gabriele and Tyagi, build and curate popup beer gardens to celebrate Brooklyn’s beer and street art cultures. They invite new and well-known artists to showcase their work in the compound. They also host workshops and teach school children different techniques of street art. We were lucky enough to visit Brooklyn Beer Garden during its Halloween party when they hosted a live DJ event.

Go Beer Tasting

If Brooklyn Beer Garden is closed, or if you’d rather visit a real brewery and taproom, check out the cool local brewery, Kings County Brewers Collective (KCBC). This is the first brewery to open in the neighborhood after the last of the old-time breweries closed in 1976. The three founders come from different backgrounds, but they are all graduates of the American Brewers Guild in Vermont. They met at brewing clubs in Brooklyn and decided to open a brewery together. This is a fun place to spend an afternoon or evening. There is no food but you can bring your own.

KCBC: Address: 381 Troutman St  |  Opening Hours: Mon-Thu/Fri 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm/12:00 am, Sat/Sun 12:00 pm – 12:00 am/9:00 pm

Where to Eat in Bushwick

Let’s talk about some food options while you’re strolling around Bushwick. Even the restaurants and bars in Bushwick oozes cool hipster vibes. For Italian go to Roberta’s or Faro . For seafood, check out Sea Wolf . Dock Asian Eatery has delicious Thai, Vietnamese and Japanese dishes, and for a quick slice of pizza, you’ll find a branch of Artichoke Basille’s Pizza right at the Bushwick Collective. If you want to try something a bit different, check out the Ethiopian fare at Bunna Café . Finally, for a late-night drink, stop by The Rookery .

For more food recommendations in Bushwick, don’t forget to check out our Brooklyn Foodie Guide .

This is how we spent a day in Bushwick, Brooklyn’s rising star. Admiring the street art and learning about the Buswick Collective, photographing some of the top Bushwick murals, browsing some shops, and checking the foodie scene. If you have any other suggestions, don’t forget to let us know in the comments so we could check them on our next visit to New York.

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24 thoughts on “Street Art, Food and Hipster Vibes in Bushwick New York”

Bushwick sounds super interesting, and I love street art! It sounds like such a cool and historic part of the city.

Bushwick is very interesting to explore and the murals are just fabulous!

This is so cool, especially because I’m stuck far from home (Manhattan) and it’s nice to see, well, what it used to look like… 😮 Thanks for this beautiful walk through, I will have to get there when I return to the US some day. Beautiful photos, by the way.

The situation in New York is heartbreaking 🙁 We really hope things would go back to normal as soon as possible. We’re glad we had a chance to send you some virtual love 🙂

The street art looks amazing! I’ll definitely keep the cider tasting in mind for when I visit 🙂 Love your street photography!

Thanks so much, Faria! It was out first-time cider tasting and it was great! Can’t wait for the second time 🙂

We do love to search for street art when we travel. We will definitely want to check out Bushwick NY when we travel that way next. I love the variety of the street art that you showed. It would be fun to visit in June when the block party happens! And maybe stop in for some organic chocolate to fuel our wandering.

June’s Block Party should be very fun but what’s so great about the Bushwick Collective it’s free and open to the crowds any time of the year/day. Oh, and you have to taste these organic chocolate bars, they are amazing!

What an awesome place! We love finding street art when we travel to new locations! The map is really helpful. Thanks so much for sharing.

We also love exploring local street art while we are traveling. So glad you’ve found our Bushwick street art map helpful 🙂

So cool! I have been to NYC twice nut I haven’t visited this area yet! Thanks for the tips, I cannot wait to see all the street-art by myself!!

Our pleasure, Ophelie! In real life, it’s even more impressive and beautiful!

I just wrote a whole blog post about mural hunting in Nashville, so I’m definitely a big fan of street art! I think it’s really cool that NYC actually has walking tours for the street art. It’s really being seen as art, not just graffiti.

Thanks, Shay, so glad you like it. We are also fans of street art and it’s great that many towns around the world give this art the proper respect it deserves.

This was a very interesting post. It’s wonderful how art has uplifted their neighborhood. And yes the complexity of gentrification is problematic. But the art is beautiful and raw and real. Glad to know about this neighborhood.

Thanks so much, Karen. Gentrification is a double-edged sword but we agree, no doubt that it has helped this neighborhood to overcome some obstacles!

I live in new york and haven’t spent any time in bushwick but wow now I want to hang out there every weekend! Love the photos!

Thank you so much, Jessica. Well, you should definitely go see the Bushwick Collective when you have a chance!

Why I didn’t find your blog post sooner! I would have gone to see it as well. Looks and sounds so interesting! Thank you for writing it.

Thank you, Diana. Try and do it on your next trip to New York 🙂

Thanks for this very comprehensive guide! Street art has become a big passion of mine in the past year or so, and I’m always eager to hear about different places to see great murals. I’ve still never been to New York, but when I go I will definitely check out Bushwick!

I feel compelled to mention that I found the wording of the introduction rather disturbing. It came across to me as saying that Bushwick was a great place to live until people of color moved in, and now that it’s mostly white again the problems have been solved. I really hope that wasn’t the intention behind the writing.

Hi Wendy, We’re so glad you’ve found our Bushwick street art guide helpful, you should definitely check it out the when you’re in New York, especially if you love street art as much as we do! Regarding the introduction, I assume you refer to the section about the history of Bushwick, of course, this was not our intention at all. I tried rereading it and the only sentence that seems problematic to me was the last one so I did change it. I am so sorry if you’ve gotten the wrong impression and thank you for bringing it to our attention. When looking at Bushwick’s history, there’s no denying for a time it was a dodgy neighborhood. Obviously, the neighborhood had a lot of crime for a while and riots and gang wars tore it apart. It is something that gradually happened over time, as in other neighborhoods around the world, especially in low-income neighborhoods, but it is certainly not related to the skin color of the residents. Sorry if you got the wrong impression.

These look so amazing! I’m definitely saving it for whenever we get back to New York 🙂

Thanks so much, Jen. You’d love it!

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Bushwick Street Art You Don’t Want to Miss (with Bushwick Street Art Map)

If you want to check out Bushwick Street Art, make sure to follow these local tips.

I always knew that New York had an abundance of art and music overfilling the streets and subways but it wasn’t until I moved away that I truly appreciated how much soul and creativity this city holds, especially in the Bushwick street art. There’s emotion and fluid lines of expression within the seemingly endless panels of vivid colors.

The Bushwick graffiti neighborhood is now the place to go for stunning street art e ver since, sadly, 5Pointz, the world’s former premier graffiti mecca, was painted over in one night on November 19, 2014.

Keep reading to learn where to see the best Brooklyn street art. Included in this post is where to eat before or after checking out the graffiti, a Bushwick Street Art map and even a recommendation for a group tour if you prefer to be shown around with context.

Must-Eat at Restaurant Before Your Bushwick Street Art Walk

Before you go on your hunt for jaw dropping Bushwick street art and graffiti, I highly recommend starting out with a yummy pizza lunch at Roberta’s since it’s right outside the subway and around the corner from all the street art.

It’s one of my favorite pizza places in New York City! Besides pizza, everything they serve is delicious from their salads to cocktails.

The lines for this place get quite long so make sure to look at Google to see when it’s most busy. If you don’t mind having pizza for a late breakfast, I’d go as soon as it opens to beat the line.

To get to Roberta’s, take the L to the Morgan stop. Then after lunch, use my Bushwick street art map below to walk over to the Jefferson stop, which is the exact way I took to see the street art.

Address: Roberta’s, 261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, USA

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Brooklyn Street Art on the Walk Towards the Bushwick Collective

After eating at Roberta’s on your way to the main Bushwick Collective street art area, you’ll random pieces of street art along the way as this whole neighborhood has tons of murals everywhere.

I was lucky to see a graffiti artist, Remy, in action. We chatted a bit, and I learned that he was adding onto an art piece he had worked on the year before. It was cool to see the evolution of his artwork as well as all the colors of spray paint he had!

Street Art and Graffiti at the Bushwick Collective

Once you arrive at the Bushwick Collective, you will find tons and tons of beautiful murals. There are many different types of art from murals of the iconic Biggie Smalls to colorful, melt-your-face type ones like the above.

These murals photographed are just a small portion of what you can expect to see in Bushwick, and of course, if you see these in person, the photos don’t do it justice so it’ll be like seeing it for the first time.

The grandiosity of each mural and sheer volume of them will surely amaze you too.

Rather have someone walk you through these streets so you can personal insight about the neighborhood and artists? Go on a Brooklyn street art walking tour.

Bushwick Street Art Map

You could go on a Bushwick graffiti tour to get information about the neighborhood and art as you tour it, or you can go take a look on your own.

This little piece of Bushwick is a lovely way to spend a FREE afternoon in New York City, which doesn’t come by too often. Here’s a Bushwick street art map so you can walk exactly where I did.

The enclosed area is the Bushwick Collective section you’re probably looking for, but the other lines indicate random pops of street art.

Bushwick Street Art Tour

Although you can walk around to see all this Brooklyn street art for free, you might want more context. For example, with a tour guide, you could learn how to identify an artist’s personal style or the history of street art in New York City.

WIth this Brooklyn street art walking tour, you’ll get personal insight about the neighborhood, Bushwick Collective and its artists.

Book this Brooklyn street art walking tour here.

A big thank you the Bushwick Collective, a 501c3 non profit organization, who brought together graffiti artists and street art projects from all over the world to share their incredible talents and eye for beauty.

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Monday 19th of July 2021

Hello again, i hope I am not bugging you too much 🙆 I uploaded your app onto my cell 📲 so I can find these articles of yours very easily. I should be able to book a walking tour of Brooklyn Street Art. I just have to figure out what day I will be doing Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO.

Sunday 13th of June 2021

Next Saturday june 19th more street art in the dark side of Bushwick and what makes it better is that it will come from street legends from a 90s crew called MSD.. These dudes were street legends even more on the graffiti side..

Thuymi @ AdventureFaktory.com

Wednesday 20th of July 2016

Yes!!! these guides are the best, need this for every city :))) ! Thanks for sharing!

Monday 25th of July 2016

Thanks for stopping by!

Wednesday 1st of June 2016

These are spectacular! I hope nobody comes and covers them up. To lose such works of art would be awful!

Sarah from Tales From a Fork

Monday 6th of June 2016

Yes, I hope this doesnt happen again.

Brittany Thiessen

Wednesday 25th of May 2016

Wow, these murals look amazing! I am kind of obsessed with hunting down cool murals and street art pieces like this when I travel somewhere new. I'll definitely be saving this article for when I get around to planning my future NYC trip!

Thanks for sharing :)

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Explore Brooklyn’s vibrant and captivating street art scene with Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour tickets. Led by a knowledgeable and licensed tour guide, this walking tour takes you on a journey through the streets of Bushwick, where you'll discover some of the most visually striking murals and graffiti in New York City. Get Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour tickets on TodayTix!

Learn about the talented and eclectic artists behind these powerful images, and gain insights into their unique styles and techniques, including wheatpaste posters, tags, and stencils. This tour is not just a feast for the eyes. It’s also a celebration of the vibrant culture and community that surrounds graffiti and street art. Hear stories about the neighborhood's transformation into an outdoor gallery, and gain a deeper understanding of the social and political messages conveyed through these captivating artworks.

Bushwick’s urban art scene is dynamic and ever-changing, making the neighborhood a hub of creativity and self-expression. Join the Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour in Brooklyn and discover the hidden gems and urban masterpieces that make this neighborhood a must-see destination for art enthusiasts and cultural explorers alike.

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Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood is known for its street art scene, with vibrant murals painted on many of its buildings. It has become a hub for graffiti and street art and has attracted artists from all over the globe who come here to showcase their talents and leave their marks on the neighborhood's walls.

As you explore the streets of Bushwick, you'll learn about the history and evolution of graffiti and street art and gain insights into the techniques used by artists. The licensed tour guide will also share fascinating stories about the artists, their inspirations, and the social impact of their art.

The Graffiti & Street Art walking tour is perfect for art lovers, photographers, and anyone who appreciates creativity and self-expression. Get Graffiti & Street Art Walking Tour tickets today!

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• The Bushwick Collective is a renowned outdoor street art gallery that brings together some of the best local and international artists to contribute to the vibrant murals that adorn the neighborhood.
• Look out for the works of famous graffiti artists such as Banksy and Shepard Fairey, whose pieces can be found throughout the tour route.
• Keep an eye out for the diverse range of styles and techniques graffiti artists use, from intricate stencils to large-scale murals that span entire buildings.
• Learn about the symbolism and hidden messages behind certain graffiti art pieces, as artists often use their work to comment on social issues and spark dialogue.

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A Dazzling Bushwick Street Art Map: Where to find the best Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn, NYC

March 9, 2024 November 24, 2017 | Paroma

Looking for some mind-boggling street art in New York City? Then head straight to the Bushwick neighborhood in Brooklyn where rows of larger than life murals will greet you from every corner! This self guided tour of Bushwick murals and street art in Brooklyn gives you all the details on where to find these murals (i.e. a handy Bushwick street art map), transportation and tour options, other things to do in Brooklyn and where to get some delicious food after your Brooklyn mural tour.

The best murals in New York City: Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn

New York City’s street art scene is mind blowing to say the least and pays homage to it’s cultural diversity. Of the different NYC street art collections , one that truly stands out is the Bushwick Collective in Brooklyn , an amalgamation of street art and graffiti that stretches across several blocks of a semi-deserted industrial neighborhood. Being ardent worshippers of street art, we could not give the Bushwick murals a miss during our fall trip to NYC.

So here is a virtual Bushwick Brooklyn street art tour of some dazzling Bushwick graffiti  to knock your eyeballs off! This Bushwick street art post also contains a handy Bushwick Street art Map to give you an idea of where to find graffiti and street art in Bushwick, Brooklyn . So, without further ado, here is your guide to exploring the famous Bushwick wall art !

Disclaimer: All Bushwick street art featured here belong to the Bushwick collective artists . I merely photographed them (murals are open to the public 24/7) and noted the locations to create the map. Murals are subject to change.

I have tried to credit Bushwick artists based on information gathered from the Bushwick Collective Facebook page wherever possible and I will keep on adding to the list. Also, this post may contain some affiliate links, clicking on which may help earn me a very small commission at no extra cost to you.

Bushwick Murals: The story behind Bushwick Art Collective

Bushwick murals are in the NYC borough of Brooklyn (walking the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the many incredible things to do in New York City ). When I was researching for street art in Bushwick ,  I got totally hooked onto the story behind how the Bushwick collective came into being. This 2012 initiative to adorn an industrial district with some of the best street art in the world was the brainchild of Joseph Ficalora , a neighborhood business owner.

The art is dedicated to his deceased parents and brings artists of all levels from all over the globe to make Bushwick, Brooklyn the ultimate street art destination ! None of the street art is permanent and stays around for 12 month or so at most. The Bushwick Brooklyn street art collection keeps on growing with new murals being added periodically.

Psst…looking for other street art posts? Then check these out!

• The ultimate guide to the most Instagram worthy street art in Austin, Texas
• Where to find some of the best street art in Chicago’s Pilsen and Wicker Park neighborhoods
• 80+ Most dazzling street art of Sacramento, California’s capital city
• Los Angeles street art scene: Discovering DTLA and Venice murals 
• A complete guide to the street art of Marseille, France’s thriving port city
• Art from the streets: The most provocative murals from all over the world
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Besides mural hunting, if you really are pressed for time but still want to explore NYC like a local , read this New Yorker’s 24 hour NYC itinerary to get fabulous ideas and definitely read this guide on what not to do in New York ! Here is a post by another local on 20 cheap places to eat in NYC .

Bushwick street art artists   featured in the photos above: a) Topmost photo: @jeffhenriquezart_ , b) face of the lady (leftmost panel in collage): @michelvelt , c) Welcome to Bushwick (central photo in collage): @thomasallen_nyc , d) Salvador Dali (rightmost photo in panel): @sipros_sipros , e) skeleton faces: @dface_official

How to get to the Bushwick art collective: Public Transportation and tour options

Bushwick murals can be easily accessed by public transportation or shared rides like Lyft. Since we stayed at the East Village Hotel in Manhattan   ( best value for awesome location aka right in the heart of the bustling East Village which is a culinary hotspot in NYC ), we got to the Bushwick collective   in Brooklyn via Lyft.

On our way back we simply took the NYC subway to return to Manhattan. Navigating the subway can be really tricky so here is a helpful guide on how to use the NYC subway . The Bushwick neighborhood is accessible by the L line to Jefferson street station and takes about 15-30 min to reach from Manhattan depending on where you are on the island.

Once you get there, you will be welcomed by rows and rows of gigantic   murals   created primarily by aerosol spraying technique which are all within walking distance. Since this amalgamation of Bushwick wall art is totally public, it is open 24/7. You can arrange for a Brooklyn street art tour  but I would encourage you to take your sweet time and savor the murals as you walk around.

A good 2-3 hours on foot should be enough to check off all the murals on your street art Bushwick list. The  Free tours by foot   is a good resource for  Bushwick street art tours , directions and transportation to Bushwick  art collective , street art artists info and handy Bushwick street art maps .

What kind of Bushwick street art and graffiti will you see?

The Bushwick murals and wall art will absolutely blow your mind away with their color, creativity and execution. The themes are varied and range from cartoon figures, to stark black and white imagery to subtle and not so subtle takes on the current social and political situation in USA.

Some of my favorite Bushwick street art included the “Diversity is Hope” and “Everything is not OK” murals as well as the naughty gummy bear arrested by the NYC police department (see collages below). NYC being home to the current President of the United States (you can see here this cheeky piece of work by Damien Mitchell, the celebrated Australian street artist who has contributed to the Bushwick murals) , I did expect the Bushwick street art collective to have more politically charged murals.

Nevertheless, I was pretty happy with what I saw and went shutterbug happy clicking the murals around me. I hope these photos that I have clicked help you on a virtual Bushwick street art tour ! We went to the Bushwick neighborhood in the morning (before lunch) and did not see major crowds around the murals at all.

As a result, I got a lot of great unobstructed shots of Bushwick  graffiti . My Bushwick street art map  is based on my location jotting during my self guided tour (scroll below to see) and provides guidance on the major streets where we spotted the murals.

These Bushwick murals were clicked using my Sony a7RII mirrorless camera  with a 35mm lens while the Los Angeles street art tour and Austin murals were photographed using my Canon Rebel T2i with a 50mm prime lens .

Bushwick muralists featured so far:  a) peanuts  (leftmost photo on the dual collage): @giz_nyc , b) girl with braids (below): @sipros_sipros, c) culture vultures: @klopsito , d) Gummy bear: @whisbe

What else is there to do in Brooklyn besides the Bushwick Murals: Other

Bushwick street art tour is definitely one of the must do activities for any art lover visiting NYC. Besides this, there are a ton of things to do in the borough of Brooklyn itself as you can read on Time Out New York’s post .

Since we did not have much time, we explored the trendy Williamsburg neighborhood (another treasure trove of Brooklyn street art ) and had a delicious lunch at Reynard . Brooklyn is also famous for DUMBO (Down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass) spot, which is a mecca for all Instagrammers. If you do visit, go as early as possible and do not forget to stop by Almondine Bakery , a cute little French patisserie nearby.

Here are some fun tours  and activities in Brooklyn that you can enjoy apart from your self guided tour of Bushwick murals:

a) Get the New York Pass for 40% discount on 100+ attractions in NYC

b) Discover the trendiest neighborhood of Brooklyn, i.e. Williamsburg on a walking tour

c) Participate in a super fun Brooklyn graffiti lesson

d) Go on a delicious Williamsburg food tour or a Brownstone Brooklyn food tour to discover the flavors of this borough

Bushwick street art muralists featured so far : a) Bat on a red wall: @ivanisforeverlost , b) “joining the dots”: @joeiurato * @loganhicksny , c) handshake: @pixelpancho * @case_maclaim , d) blue figures: @giz_nyc , e) “police lines do not cross” (lower panel): @ac2bsk

Bushwick Street Art Map

Finally, as promised, here are some of the streets in the Bushwick neighborhood  in my version of the Bushwick street art map to find all that amazing Bushwick collective graffiti . Please note, each orange pin is a street marker and not the location of a particular mural.

I have also included locations for some of the other things that I mentioned about Brooklyn in this map too. You can simply walk around the Bushwick collective blocks and they will lead you from one stunning Bushwick mural to another.

Bushwick collective artists featured here: a) Girl with the spray can: @lolatheillustrator , b) photo above: @adnate * @li_hill * @lastnight_collective

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17 thoughts on “A Dazzling Bushwick Street Art Map: Where to find the best Bushwick Murals in Brooklyn, NYC”

I love street arts. Very powerful madhu. Of expression. And pics are just stunning and amazing

I love hunting street art wherever I travel and NY is one of the places I need to get to at some point! Love the murals, there is some serious talent there 🙂

Wow some amazing street art designed you have captured!

I am a huge street art fan, thank you for sharing this awesome post. These pieces are just so stunning!

Ooh I LOVE street art! Will definitely be making use of this map next time I’m in New York – thanks!

wow, there’s some serious talent on display here! Love how street art has the power to make a statement, but also entertain the viewer.

Some of these are so lifelike it’s unbelievable! I have never heard of this before and I would love to spend an afternoon in NYC checking out all the murals. That’s a way to get your steps in for sure!

This looks like an awesome place! I love street art and definitely need to put this on my list of things to do in NYC, the list is ever growing! Thanks for sharing!

Loved this post! Your pictures are so vibrant. I’m a huge fan of street art and murals. I’m definitely checking these on my next trip to NYC ?

Omg I love street art and murals! Why did I not know about this when I went to NYC ;)?! Love your pictures, they are beautiful

Gorgeous murals! Loved this post – I had no idea NYC had such a cool street art scene…

Wowwww check out this pictures! This place looks incredible!

Street art is something I always admire <3 I recommend London's Shoreditch :*

This is gold! I love visiting street art places and this looks spectacular. Each one of them tells a beautiful story. Beautifully captured 🙂

Wow!! This seriously blew me away. I would go back to NYC just to see this. Seriously quality art here! Thanks for letting us know!

WOW!! These are incredible! I was just in Brooklyn last month – I wish I had known to look for these. Next time for sure!

I went to a wedding in Bushwick in August and recognize several of these murals! The crazy thing about Bushwick, though, is that the art is always changing–my friends live right across the street from Roberta’s, and every six months or so when we go out to visit them, the murals across the way are completely different! So crazy to think of destroying something so beautiful to make way for yet another temporary art installation.

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Brooklyn Graffiti and Street Art Walking Tour of Bushwick

Explore Vibrant Street Art in Brooklyn During This Two Hour Guided Walking Tour in Bushwick

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• • Discuss the Culture and Creation of NY Street Art
• • Learn about Styles and See the Best Murals in NYC

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New York City Experience Gifts: Because anywhere that has enough street art to fill a 2-hour walking tour is somewhere that deserves a visit, and Brooklyn is no exception! Even if you don’t know much about art or don’t have a creative bone in your body, this tour will have you raising eyebrows and gasping in disbelief at the skill and imagination behind each mural. Street art walking tours are great fun for Brooklyn locals wanting to learn more about the color that surrounds their hometown, or a unique experience gift for art lovers!   

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Discover an exciting world of graffiti taggers and street artists on this walking tour while viewing some of the most visually incredible murals in New York City and Brooklyn.  

Today there is more awareness than ever about the imaginative artists who bring walls, buildings and even entire neighborhoods alive with their vibrant creations. Join this walking tour in Bushwick, Brooklyn to experience fascinating works by these globetrotting innovators. Prepare to view artistic murals large and small while exploring streets pulsating with creative energy. Eyewitness for yourself why the district is rapidly becoming a world-renown center of street art, as well as New York City's premiere place of graffiti culture.

As we walk, expect to be immersed in the culture and lifestyle of today's urban artists, who hail from as far away as Europe, South America and even Asia. Learn about the top contemporary artists, their quirky personalities, and find out just how much people have been willing to pay for their work!

Discover the different styles and forms of the trade, which include murals, wheatpaste posters, tags and stencils. Learn about the techniques and varying nuances between them, and how they have developed and evolved over time.

Join this walking tour in Brooklyn if you desire to learn more about this exploding phenomenon, or if you simply seek to see for yourself the very best murals New York City has to offer!

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How much walking is done on the tour?

The tour covers approximately 1.5 miles of walking distance. It is a fairly manageable amount of walking for the average adult, child over the age of 12, or healthy senior citizen. There are no age limitations on the tour, but you are encouraged to consider the walking ability and level of interest/attention span of a younger child.

Is food included on the tour?

Although food is not included in the tour, there are many places to purchase a snack or drink nearby. Also, after the tour your guide will be happy to recommend some of the area's abundant dining options.

What should i bring to the tour?

The following are suggestions for what to bring to the tour:

• Snacks or bottled beverages
• Comfortable attire and shoes appropriate for the day's weather (tour runs rain or shine)
• Sunscreen (if summer or sunny)

How should i dress for the tour?

We suggest wearing loose, comfortable clothing; and comfortable, athletic footwear. We advise that you check the day's weather in advance and prepare accordingly, as the tour runs rain or shine. Weather conditions are capable of fluctuating within a short period of time.

 is the tour appropriate for children?

This tour has no age restrictions, but is recommended for ages 12+, as mature topics may be referenced. Please consider your child's attention span, and capacity for walking, if you are considering bringing them on the tour. Please be aware the tour covers up to 1.5 miles of walking distance.

Does the tour guide accept tips?

Tips are appreciated, if you enjoyed the tour, but never required. People generally give approximately $3-10 per family/group.

What happens if it rains?

The tour runs rain or shine. We advise checking weather conditions in advance, and preparing accordingly.

We take Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) safety very seriously. We are following all guidelines set by the City of New York, the State of New York and the federal government (including the Center for Disease Control).

Here are the changes, policies etc. which we have implemented:

• We are maintaining social distancing. At least 6 feet is kept between every person or every household/group. Every customer is required to follow this rule.
• Masks are worn by every person. The tour guide / instructor wears a mask for the duration of the activity and while in proximity with any customer. All customers must wear a mask or face covering, in adherence with CDC specifications of how to wear a mask properly. This includes fully covering the nose and mouth.
• Public tour sizes have been reduced to 8 people or less.
• All activities are being conducted outdoors. There are no indoor activities currently being conducted.
• Check-in is contactless. You will never have to approach close to the tour guide or instructor.

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The tour consists of a guided walk through the neighborhood (mainly by the Bushwick Collective), and sometimes there is an indoor stop. The tour meets in a central location which is easily accessible by public transit or automobile. Gratuity for the guide is not included, and is appreciated at the end of the tour.  

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The mission of Brooklyn Unplugged Tours is to reveal this environment and make it accessible to all, from first time visitors to natives of New York City. We aim to present Brooklyn in a way that will immerse, fascinate and provoke thought in anyone, regardless of their background or where they are from. In addition to exploring Brooklyn as it is today, we seek to share an understanding of its past, and then perhaps get an idea of what lies ahead in its future.

We do not merely observe as outsiders, but actively participate. The experiences we provide are interactive and encompass all five human senses: sight, taste, sound, smell and touch.

Our tours are entertaining, educational, tasty and most of all FUN!

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New York Graffiti and Street Art Tours

This post reviews and compares the various New York and Brooklyn street art and graffiti tours and workshops, including our own pay-what-you-wish tours.

We are proud to present our well-reviewed tour of Bushwick Graffiti (see the video below).

Additionally, there are a few other companies offering similar tours, so if our schedule doesn't work for you, there are a few options that have upfront costs.

Bushwick is a working-class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg has been attracting artists for some time now.

The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it is Bushwick's industrial landscape that attracts street artists.

Join Tours by Foot in Bushwick, Brooklyn, and discover some of the best New York graffiti and street art on some of the world's best and most interesting urban canvasses.

We'll explain to you the background and history of the art of many famous and not-so-famous artists.

Obtain a better appreciation and critical eye for what is an ever-changing form of expression, all the while exploring a part of New York only now emerging on visitors' itineraries.

We are among the very best in NYC.

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Artists whose works we may encounter on the Brooklyn Graffiti and Street Art Tour:

• Buff Monster , known for his use of the color pink
• Skewville, famous, among other things, for re-inventing the sneakers over the telephone wire
• Beau Stanton
• Billy Mode & Chris Stain - famous members of the Bushwick Collective
• ColWallnuts
• and many many other artists.

Some of the sites in Bushwick we will see on the tour:

• Roberta’s Pizza
• Maria Hernandez Park
• The Bushwick Collective
• Vintage shopping hot-spots
• Great places for refreshments
• Check out our self-guided Bushwick Brooklyn tour .

Tour Information

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve . For groups of 6 or more, please visit our  groups' page  before booking.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1.5 miles (2 km)

When:  @2pm Tuesdays and @9:45am Thursdays through Mondays.  View Our Full Calendar .

Where:  Tour meets on the corner of Bogart & Seigel Streets, in front of Brooklyn's Natural & Swallow Cafe, 49 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 by the Morgan Street Subway Station ( map ). Tour ends near the corner of Wyckoff Ave and Jefferson St.

TIP:  If you do have a budget or just like to save money on attractions, see if buying one of the many  tourist concession passes  is right for you.

We also offer  street art and graffiti tours in London .

MANHATTAN GRAFFITI AND STREET ART TOURS

Most of the companies listed above also offer street art and graffiti tours in Manhattan, mostly in Lower Manhattan.

We offer a morning tour of Lower Manhattan, mostly in the Lower East Side.

Tours by Foot

Join us for a Manhattan Street Art and Pop Culture Tour and experience the Lower East Side (LES) - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita, and Little Italy.

The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, SoHo is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973.

NoHo and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist.

Some of the sites we may encounter:

• Spring Street
• Lombardi's Pizza - the first pizzeria to open in the United States over 100 years ago!
• Taim - rated Best Falafel in NYC
• MoMA Design Store
• Germania Bank Building
• Liz Christie Garden
• Freeman Alley
• Mulberry Street

Some of the Artists’ work we may encounter:

• Shepard Fairey
• Ron English
• Triston Eaton
• PyramidOracle
• Team Supreme Team Lowbrow
• and other local and international artists.

Tour information

Reservations:  REQUIRED.  Click here to reserve .

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Tour distance is approximately 1.5 miles (2k)

When:  @2pm Fridays. View Our Full Calendar

Where:  In front of the REI store on the corner of E. Houston and Lafayette. ( map ). The tour ends at 109 Mulberry Street near Canal Street.

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Brooklyn: Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour

The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour offers visitors a unique opportunity to enjoy the vibrant street art scene of Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood. Led by a local graffiti artist, the 1.5-hour tour explores the expansive Bushwick Collective , showcasing works by renowned artists like Blek le Rat, Banksy , and Danielle Mastrion. Participants gain valuable insights into the history, techniques , and creative visions behind these captivating urban artworks, while experiencing the dynamic culture that has made Bushwick a hub for street art enthusiasts. Whether you’re an art aficionado or simply curious about the city’s creative pulse, this tour promises to leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power of public art.

• A 1.5-hour walking tour that explores the vibrant street art scene in Bushwick, Brooklyn, led by a local graffiti artist as the guide.
• Visitors experience the Bushwick Collective, the largest outdoor street art gallery in NYC, and learn about its history and founder, Joe Ficalora.
• The tour highlights the works of renowned street artists like Blek le Rat, Banksy, Danielle Mastrion, and others, sharing the compelling stories behind the artworks.
• The small-group tour (max 10 participants) provides an intimate and personalized experience, with wheelchair accessibility to ensure inclusivity.
• The convenient booking process, flexible cancellation policy, and likely high demand make it advisable to book the tour early.

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Overview of the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour

The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour is a popular 1.5-hour excursion that explores the vibrant street art scene in Brooklyn’s Bushwick neighborhood, led by a local graffiti artist as the tour guide.

Visitors will get to experience the Bushwick Collective , the largest outdoor street art gallery in NYC, and learn about its fascinating history and founder, Joe Ficalora.

The tour also provides an insider’s perspective, as the guide shares compelling stories behind the artworks created by renowned street artists like Blek le Rat, Banksy , Danielle Mastrion, and others.

With a small group size limited to 10 participants, the tour offers a personalized and wheelchair-accessible experience that’s likely to sell out quickly.

Highlights of the Tour

Visitors on the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour can expect to explore the Bushwick Collective , the largest outdoor street art gallery in NYC, and learn about its history and founder, Joe Ficalora, from the tour guide – a local graffiti artist .

The tour highlights the works of renowned street artists like Blek le Rat, Banksy, Danielle Mastrion, Lexi Bella, Fumero, Giz, and Dasic. Participants will hear the stories behind the artworks and gain insights into the vibrant street art scene in Bushwick.

The small-group tour , limited to 10 people, is wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and immersive experience for all. Advance reservations are recommended, as the tour is likely to sell out.

Featured Street Artists

The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour showcases works by renowned street artists, including the pioneering Blek le Rat, the elusive Banksy, and local talents like Danielle Mastrion, Lexi Bella, Fumero, Giz, and Dasic. These artists have left their mark on the walls of Bushwick, creating vibrant and thought-provoking pieces that attract visitors from around the world. The tour provides a unique opportunity to learn about the stories behind these artworks, as well as the artists’ techniques and inspirations.

Exploring the Bushwick Collective

Situated within the vibrant neighborhood of Bushwick, the Bushwick Collective stands as the focal point of the street art walking tour , showcasing an expansive outdoor gallery of striking murals and eye-catching graffiti.

Established by local business owner Joe Ficalora, the collective has transformed once-neglected walls into a vibrant canvas for both renowned and emerging street artists from around the world.

Participants on the tour will learn about the collective’s rich history and the inspiring stories behind the artworks, as their knowledgeable guide – a graffiti artist themselves – shares insights into the techniques and creative visions of the featured artists.

This unique experience offers an immersive glimpse into the dynamic street art scene that has made Bushwick a premier destination for art enthusiasts.

Learning From the Tour Guide

A key highlight of the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour is the opportunity for participants to learn directly from a graffiti artist guide , who shares insider knowledge and personal stories about the artworks and their creators.

The guide, a local artist themselves, provides a unique perspective on the street art scene in Bushwick. They explore the history and significance of the Bushwick Collective , explaining how it evolved into the largest outdoor street art gallery in NYC.

Visitors gain insights into the motivations and techniques of renowned street artists, such as Blek le Rat and Banksy , whose works are featured throughout the tour.

The guide’s firsthand experience and passion for the medium make for an engaging and educational experience.

Small Group Experience

The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour caps its group size at 10 participants, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience for visitors. This small group setting allows the local graffiti artist guide to provide each person with ample attention and opportunities to ask questions.

It also makes it easier to navigate the vibrant Bushwick neighborhood and explore the impressive Bushwick Collective outdoor gallery . With wheelchair accessibility , the tour is inclusive, allowing everyone to enjoy the vibrant street art scene.

The small group size creates a sense of camaraderie among participants as they discover the stories behind the stunning murals together, led by an expert who brings this urban canvas to life.

Booking and Cancellation Policy

Visitors can easily reserve their spot on the Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour and pay later . The booking process is convenient.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour, allowing visitors to adjust their plans if needed.

The tour’s popularity means it’s likely to sell out, so early booking is advised to secure a spot.

The flexible cancellation policy gives visitors peace of mind when planning their Bushwick street art experience.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

This Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour is wheelchair accessible , ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants.

The tour covers the diverse and vibrant street art throughout the Bushwick neighborhood, allowing everyone to explore and appreciate the artworks on display.

The small group size , limited to 10 people, also contributes to a personalized and welcoming atmosphere.

The local graffiti artist leading the tour is knowledgeable and passionate , providing insightful commentary that caters to visitors with various interests and backgrounds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Take Photos During the Tour?

Yes, you can take photos during the tour. The tour encourages participants to capture the vibrant street art and share their experiences. Photography is allowed and even encouraged to document the unique artworks along the way.

How Do I Dress for the Walking Tour?

For any walking tour, it’s best to dress comfortably in layers. Wear sturdy walking shoes, and bring a small backpack or purse to carry essentials. Avoid clothing that could restrict movement or get in the way during the tour.

Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Tour?

The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour does not have any age restrictions. Participants of all ages are welcome to join the tour and explore the vibrant street art in the neighborhood. The tour is suitable for families and individuals alike.

Can I Bring My Pet on the Tour?

Pets are generally not permitted on walking tours for safety and accessibility reasons. However, you may want to inquire with the tour operator about any exceptions or accommodations they can make for service animals.

Is the Tour Available in Multiple Languages?

The tour is offered in English only. There’s no information provided about the availability of the tour in other languages. Participants who don’t speak English may want to inquire about translation services or consider a different option.

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The Bushwick Street Art Walking Tour offers an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and urban explorers.

Guided by a local graffiti artist, the tour unveils the vibrant murals and thought-provoking works that adorn the Bushwick Collective.

Visitors gain insider insights into the neighborhood’s thriving street art scene , leaving with a deeper appreciation for the creativity and stories behind these captivating urban canvases.

Graffiti Tour By Foot

Graffiti-tour-by-foot guides pound the pavement looking for the best street art and graffiti in New York city so that we can offer you a one-of-a-kind experience. Below are a few of our featured public walking tours. These tours are likely to sell out so be sure to book early. We also offer custom and private street art & graffiti tours for student groups, corporate events, small groups or even couples. Visit our private tour page for further details.

Where we walk: Manhattan , Williamsburg , Bushwick, and Welling-Court .

Street Art & Graffiti Bundle

If you feel like a kid in a candy store then why not walk all three tours with us: Manhattan, Williamsburg, and  Bushwick. When you buy the bundle you actually save money. Drop us a line about the discount at [email protected]

Williamsburg Street Art Walk

Williamsburg is a vibrant community located in Brooklyn, right outside the island of Manhattan. With an easy five minute train ride you can begin exploring the streets of Williamsburg and discover all of the amazing sights.  Though the street art and graffiti in the neighborhood is a must see, it is just one of the amazing highlights of the tour. The community  has a fascinating and rich history, which we explore as we walk through the artsy neighborhood.

Manhattan Street Art Walk

Come explore the history of  Soho, Noho, East Village and little Italy with an expert guide. The Manhattan Street Art walk explores the counter culture that has influenced so many artist through out history. You will discover the location of Keith Harings former Pop Shop and Jean-Michel Basquiat's studio previously owned by Andy Warhol. Walk with us to see the Keith Haring wall and the 1st street art park. And, stroll down the oldest street in Manhattan, known as the Bowery, to see where the former punk rock CBGB scene thrived in its day.

Bushwick Graffiti & Street Art Walk

The Bushwick Collective walk explores one of the best places in Brooklyn to see graffiti and street art.  This is a newer area to the art scene and over the last six years it has become one of the most visited places to see amazing murals from artists that have come from all around the world. There are great local places to enjoy food and drink like KCBC, the first brewery in the last 40 years to take up residence in the area. There is also AP cafe, SeaWolf, Artichoke Pizza, The House of Yes and many others. This neighborhood and walk should be on your must visit list when traveling to New York.

Walk With Us

Whether you're an artist, or just interested in what the street art scene has to offer, when you explore the streets with an expert guide you will begin to see the City with fresh eyes.  As you walk through the outer boroughs or the streets of Manhattan, you will open yourself to a new kind of beauty, expressed through tags, throws, pieces, murals, paste-ups, stickers, installation pieces and random trash art from local and international artists.

New York is the City of Dreams for artists and the like, and it has become one of the largest outdoor galleries in the world over the last 50 years. Your guide will take you through NY's rich street art & graffiti history. He or she will give you a keen perspective on how the art has changed and influenced neighborhoods all throughout NYC.

Art and artist move around the world and inevitably turn up in New York creating an artistic haven for inspiring and thought provoking forms of new expression. All city artists have hit Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. These areas and many other cities around the world shape and influence street culture and continue to grow the world-wide phenomenon of graffiti and street art internationally.

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A Walking Tour Around Old Town Central In Hong Kong

Venture beyond Hong Kong's towering skyscrapers and immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Old Town Central, which lies at the frenetic heart of the city and is an unmissable part of any visitor's trip. This historic neighbourhood pulsates with cultural dynamism, embodying the captivating fusion of East and West. From its rich history to modern influences, Old Town Central is a treasure trove of experiences waiting to be discovered. Each corner is Instagram-worthy, providing the perfect backdrop for travel stories you can share with friends and family. Here is a guide to a walking tour of Old Town Central.

Possession Street

Discover historic Possession Street in the Sheung Wan District of Hong Kong , where the British initially claimed the island in 1841. The area is now adorned with trendy restaurants, boutiques, and historic stores where you can still experience the essence of an older Hong Kong. While visiting, explore Chu Wing Kee, an iconic neighbourhood homeware shop treasure trove of household goods from a bygone era. You'll find an array of vintage crockery, teapots, and bamboo baskets.

Address: 24 Possession Street, Sheung Wan

Tai Ping Shan Street   

This old neighbourhood is a vibrant cultural hub with new stores, art galleries, and cafes. Discover unique treasures such as the Chillax Place art studio, the Sean Gallery ceramics store, the Moroccan-style crystal shop Nelles Gemmes and the craft beer haven Craftissimo. This 300-meter-long street also boasts several ancient temples, including the striking vermilion-coloured Kwong Fook I Tsz built in 1856.

Address : Tai Ping Shan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

Liang Yi Museum  

Prepare to be enchanted by the opulent antique treasures from Asia and Europe at the Liang Yi Museum. Nestled on Hollywood Road, this magnificent museum spans four floors of a meticulously restored heritage building, offering a lavish 20,000 square feet of pure indulgence. Discover over 400 exquisite pieces featuring classical Chinese antique furniture, mesmerising ceramics, and intricate jade carvings.

Address: 181, 199 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

Tai Kwun  

Step into history at the Old Central Police Station Compound on Hong Kong's Hollywood Road, a recipient of the prestigious 2019 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation. This remarkable heritage arts venue stands as a living testament to Hong Kong's legal, judicial, and penal systems. With a history dating back to 1864, the compound has evolved through multiple expansions and redesigns to become home to 16 revitalized heritage buildings.  

Address: 10 Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island

Sing Kee  

Sing Kee is an iconic Hong Kong Dai Pai Dong, steeped in tradition and renowned for authentic old Hong Kong cuisine. As one of the last remaining dai pai dongs in Hong Kong, it offers a unique experience, perfect for indulging in a delectable early-morning snack or a late-night feast. The tempting menu features popular favourites like salt and pepper squid and sweet & sour pork, ensuring an unforgettable culinary journey.

Address: 63 Stanley St, Central, Hong Kong

Upper Lascar Row  

If you are passionate about collecting vintage treasures, you must explore Upper Lascar Row. This vibrant stretch is home to a captivating array of antique stores, each offering a fascinating collection of Chinese calligraphy, art, and vintage furniture. As you peruse these unique finds, you'll encounter stalls brimming with intriguing bric-a-brac collectables, from Mao Zedong alarm clocks to iconic Bruce Lee posters. Moreover, the area has seen a surge in local designer boutiques and vintage clothing stores, drawing in a growing number of locals and visitors.  

Address:  Upper Lascar Row, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

Man Mo Temple   

This homage to the God of Literature, Man, and the God of War, Mo was built between 1847 and 1862 and is the largest Man Mo temple in Hong Kong. Designated with Grade 1 status and declared an official monument, the historic building invites you to discover its marvels. Don't miss the opportunity to admire the immense hanging incense coils this place is known for.

Address: 124-126 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

Pak Tsz Lane Park  

Discover the rich history of Chinese revolutionary movements at Pak Tsz Lane Park. On March 13, 1892, the Furen Society was founded at 1 Pak Tsz Lane, next to the park, as a meeting place for revolutionaries by Yeung Ku-wan and Tse Tsan-tai. This society later merged with Dr. Sun Yat-sen's Revive China Society, leaving a legacy that shaped history. The park showcases exhibition panels, white walls, black frames, and fences with cut-out details that unveil the fascinating layers of the Furen Society's development. Immerse yourself in this living history and experience the spirit of revolution that still lingers.

Address : 1 Pak Tse Ln, Central, Hong Kong

Art Trails  

Old Town Central offers numerous places to explore if you enjoy art . You can visit the art galleries along Hollywood Road, where you'll find diverse artworks spanning ancient to contemporary and Asian to Western. You can also admire the creative graffiti art in the side alleys branching off the street.  

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