Melbourne Street Art Tour: An Authentic View of Underground Art Scene

Discover Melbourne’s vibrant street art scene on a guided tour led by local street artists. Explore hidden laneways, learn about the artists and their works, and enjoy a cheese platter and drinks at the renowned Blender Studios.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • ACMI - The tour begins at the ACMI sign on Flinders St (next to the double decker buses). Once everyone has signed in and checked off, your guide will share a brief introduction about the tour and their own art practice before heading off to see the awesome street art of Melbourne.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Beverages
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Melbourne Street Art Tours highlight the finest aspects of Melbourne’s alleys and urban art. Conducted solely by street artists, these tours provide a genuine insight into the clandestine world of street art. Discover the narratives of the creators and their creations, culminating at the renowned Blender Studios where you can enjoy a selection of cheeses and beverages, and get the chance to interact with the resident artists.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility. Please enquire with us for alternative options.
Location
ACMI
Flinders Street
Meet on Flinders St out the front of ACMI's Street Entrance. Our tour guide will be waiting for the group at the front of ACMI on Flinders St. If you find yourself the only person waiting for the tour you might be in the wrong spot as we normally have 4-10 guests waiting at the ACMI sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

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725jodiea
Aug 1, 2024
Awesome and educational! - Awesome and educational Ben was so knowledgeable and happy to share. Eats and drink at the end was appreciated Glad we did it!
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Lisaft3232au
Jul 24, 2024
Highly recommend- a different view - Fabulous tour & well worth a couple of hours. Great opportunity to see the colourful side of Melbourne and connect with artwork in the city’s laneways. Tour ends at a local studio and proceeds support the street artists.
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Harmony_peaks
Jul 7, 2024
Go! Will open up your eyes to the world of street art - Great street art tour. It opened my eyes to street art, the conversations street artists have with each other on the walls, the meaning behind some of it, and their culture. Well worth the time. Our tour guide, a street artist himself, was insightful and immersed in the scene for a few decades. Good tour for teenagers as well.
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Danaronan
Jul 2, 2024
A backstage pass to Melbourne's street art. - The tour was fantastic. I took three teenage kids who are hard to impress and Ben had them enthralled from the moment we walked into Hosier Lane. The tour felt like we'd gone backstage at the theatre! And having someone who is an artist themselves explain the people, the art, the techniques - was a gift really. Ben's humility knew no bounds - it's only once we got back to Bender Studios and saw his art that we realised so many of the pieces we saw on walls were his. What a privilege to spend a few hours in his world. Thank you. An unforgettable afternoon.
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Sharmah_d
Jul 1, 2024
Highly Recommended! - Not only is this a chance to explore the beautiful, exciting and ever-changing landscape of art in the streets and laneways of Melbourne but it also offers the chance to learn more about the culture surrounding it. Great host Ben Barek, who is himself a talented artist, then brought us all to a lovely gathering at Blender studios which is in itself a wonderful place to visit. Highly recommend!
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Racquellita
Jun 22, 2024
Highlight of Melbourne visit - Excellent tour. Guide was super entertaining and really informative and it was great to have a look around the blender studio and meet the artists! Highly recommend
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Q7122hqlukej
Jun 18, 2024
10/10 - A must do for those traveling through melbourne - Amazing insight into the culture of street art/graffiti in Melbourne. Our artist guide barek was super knowledgeable about the different lanes and how they evolved over time. We learned about the individual artists behind many different pieces, the techniques they use, and when pieces were done. The final stop at Blender Studios was the cherry on top. Drinks/snacks with a glimpse into the artist studios themselves. The walk itself is suitable for families as the area is flat and we stopped regularly to discuss the art.
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Luciesk6254io
Jun 15, 2024
Street art. - Highly recommend. Insightful, intriguing and entertaining. Learned so much from the guide Ben who is a street artist himself. Loved it.
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Malleeboyz
May 23, 2024
Stunning interpretive tour of globally famous Melbourne street art. - As a street art fan and photographer already very familiar with Melbourne street art this tour was beyond my expectations. It was like having access to the inner sanctum as our artist guide Matt interpreted the works, backgrounded the artists, explained processes, talked street art politics and discussed the nature of art. We were treated to a prime selection of CBD street art, from tiny intricate stencil works to monumental murals. A tram ride blew away some of our international tourists. The tour finishes at home base at Blender Studios with warm hospitality and the opportunity to meet artists and see their work spaces. I can't recommend this tour highly enough.
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Drhuffman
Apr 30, 2024
Great experience! - Our guide, Tom, was so enthusiastic about the street art. We learned so much and saw great street art examples. Great thing to do while visiting Melbourne!
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