Lexington Art Walk: Explore Vibrant Local Culture
4.9
16 Ratings
Lexington
Immerse yourself in Lexington's vibrant local culture on the Art Walk. Explore murals, public artworks, and galleries while learning about the city's history and chatting with artists.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Lexington - Boasting more than 50 vibrant murals, some of which will be highlighted on our excursion, a plethora of sculptures, architecturally significant old edifices, diverse art galleries, and sites brimming with stories, Lexington is an ideal destination for an unforgettable pedestrian journey.
    Discover and gain insights into the multitude of artistic attractions through the eyes of a knowledgeable and engaging guide who will escort you on a relaxed walk around Lexington’s central area, showcasing the plethora of sights to behold.
    You will venture into several of our top art galleries, pause to discuss the public art that adorns our path, learn about historical events that have molded our metropolis, and conclude with a trip to an extraordinary artists’ cooperative housing over 20 studios, where beverages and snacks will be served.
    Our excursion presents a special chance to delve into Lexington’s vibrant art culture with a local expert, ensuring an enthralling adventure where you’ll discover hidden gems.
What's Included
  • Expert guidance by a local professional.
  • Complimentary bottled water.
  • Enjoy drinks and refreshments post-tour.
  • Ample photo opportunities at top sites.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This is the sole Art Tour in Lexington that lets you immerse in the vibrant local culture by interacting with the eclectic art community. Knowledgeable and enjoyable guides will take you on a jaunt through the city center, acquainting you with a plethora of murals, public art pieces, and sculpture installations, alongside highlighting architectural landmarks and intriguing local anecdotes to keep your interest piqued. The tour includes stops at various galleries and exhibitions, each quickly summarized before proceeding. The relaxed stroll concludes at the Artists’ Attic - a cooperative comprising 22 artist studios - where beverages and snacks await. Here, you can observe artists in action and discuss their artistry techniques.

Location
21c Museum Hotel Lexington
West Main Street
We will meet inside 21c Museum Hotel in the lobby area which is to the right when you enter the building.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Peter_m
May 24, 2024
Great Art Walk! - The art walk was much more than we expected. Our guide Zach took us through several galleries we would never have found as well as numerous murals that were explained. Well worth the time to get a better insight of the art scene of Lexington.
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Gale_k
May 4, 2024
Interesting art work - The art work was very unusual and creative, both inside and outside. I loved the idea of covering the electrical boxes with art. Our guide, Zach was well informed and made the tour a real success.
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Roam420475
Apr 25, 2024
This is a must do for a visit to Lexington KY! - Our guide, Zach, was enthusiastic and quite knowledgeable about the art work we viewed. We had a great time learning a bit about Lexington’s history and about the current art scene. Our tour made me want to go back to the places we visited to see and learn more! Thank you
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238mt
Apr 13, 2024
Art walk interesting. - A mix of history and variety of gallery, studio and public art. Zach and Buffy did a great job answering questions and inserting interesting stories. Recommend for a cultural view of Lexington.
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Taylorpg1824yy
Apr 13, 2024
A shot of adrenaline for your artistic soul! - My husband and I had the BEST time on the Lexington Art Walk tour with the amazing Kate Savage. She was like an encyclopedia of local art knowledge! As we strolled around the city, Kate filled us in on all the backstories behind the pieces we were seeing. It was like having our own personal storyteller! She even introduced us to some incredibly talented local artists along the way. If you're into creating, collecting, or even just appreciating art, then I HIGHLY recommend this tour. It's like a shot of adrenaline for your artistic soul! Thank you Kate for making our weekend so memorable! We look forward to visiting again soon 😊
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Jessicann9557bi
Apr 10, 2024
History and Art Galore - I learned so much about the art and history in Lexington. At the end of the tour, you get to meet some of the artists in Lexington, I enjoyed speaking with them.
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Kellytq3298tg
Mar 22, 2024
Learn to appreciate the impressive art that Lexington has to offer - Excellent tour - insightful and beautiful! We were very impressed with everything we saw - a very full 2 hours! Lexington has quite a bit of local art to share. Wear good shoes as it can double as great art for the mind with a good walk for the body.
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Neetu_n
Feb 15, 2024
Murals and artwork - It was a wonderful experience. Kate, our tour guide is thorough in her knowledge about the town and artworks .Patiently answered all queries. Definitely would be booking another tour with her.
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Honeye2024
Jan 10, 2024
Learned so much! Kate is great! - Having lived in Lexington, we were aware of it’s active art scene, but on this tour we discovered numerous murals and sculptures that we hadn’t seen before and learned how the community supports artists with global impact. Very informative. Kate was a fabulous guide!
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F2544jnannal
Dec 30, 2023
Very informative way to bring locals closer to their city - I’ve lived in Lexington for 6 years now my husband was born here and we see these pieces almost everyday and we never knew the story behind most these pieces! Loved the tour our tour guide is awesome!
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