Street art tour at Soho
from $260.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
This tour is dedicated to the spectacular street art of Manhattan’s most chic and fashionable neighborhood.
We will stop by some of the most inspiring street art of Soho, we’ll point out architectural interventions made by some sassy artists back when the avaunt-grade art ruled the neighborhood
We will learn about the cultural developments of the neighborhood, from the time Soho was an abandoned industrial site and what led it to become home to some of the most talked about street art.
We will see how street art is used as a tool for political and social statements, learn about passing trends, and influences from the art world.
We’ll take a peek at some of Soho’s community gardens, antique stores and fashionable boutiques. We’ll also point out local restaurants and stores worth visiting, breakthrough architecture, and other wall murals you can check out independently at the end of the tour.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
The corner of Crosby and Houston st, Outside the Broadway-Lafayette Subway Station
Itinerary
- 1SoHo
The Wall, also known as The Gateway to Soho, is a piece of minimalist art that was built in 1973 by Forrest Myers. The 8 stories high piece was part of the building that stands at 599 Broadway until 2002.
- 2Elizabeth Street Garden
Elizabeth Street Garden is a 1-acre stunning sculpture garden in the Nolita neighborhood of Manhattan. Neighborhood volunteers operate the Garden year-round and program more than 200 free, public educational, wellness and arts-related events annually for children, seniors and all who live and work in the community.
- 3Bowery Mural
Bowery Mural is a famous mural wall in Manhattan. The concrete wall, on Houston St and the intersection of the Bowery, had been a popular graffiti spot in the early 1980s, when street artist Keith Haring created a large mural on it in 1982.
What's included
- All Fees and Taxes
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
