Join this curated walking tour through the Melbourne CBD and uncover one of the world's greatest concentrations of street art!
Melbourne Street Art Tours are the first and only street art tours in Australia run by street artists.
Melbourne Street Art Tours takes you through the streets and laneways, highlighting who the artists are, giving you a sense of current influences and issues, sharing technical aspects involved in spray painting, stencil art and paste-ups, and explaining the significant role street artists have played in making Melbourne one of the most important destinations worldwide for street art.
Each tour is led by one of Melbourne’s elite street art stars. With local knowledge on just about everything, our guides treat you to some of Melbourne’s hidden underground treasures. You will discover some of the world's most interesting ever-changing street art and galleries as you explore hidden laneways and arcades.
The 3 hour tour finishes at the famous Blender Studios, (West Melbourne) where you will get to see artists and street artists at work, all together in a massive art studio. Wind up your afternoon meeting and chatting with artists at their studios over a cold beverage or two and delicious fresh produce. The studio is located near Flagstaff garden short walk to the southern cross station.
Details
You will learn
- Discover the history and evolution of Melbourne’s street art scene
- Identify iconic artists and understand their distinctive styles
- Gain local insights into laneways and hidden urban gems
You will get
- Expert guided walking tour through Melbourne CBD laneways
- In-depth commentary on artworks and artists
- A visually immersive cultural experience
Appropriate for
Art lovers, culture enthusiasts, photographers, tourists, and locals interested in Melbourne’s street art scene
Preparation
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes.
- Camera or smartphone for photos.
- a bottle of water, sun screen, hat, umbrella
What to wear
Casual comfortable clothing.
Your Teacher
Blender Studios
The Blender Studios is a renowned art complex with a thriving art studio at its core. Founded in 2001, the studios have evolved alongside the urban art movement in Melbourne and currently hosts 24+ resident artists. Blender Studios is not only a hub for both street artists and fine artists, but it is also the HQ of Melbourne Street Tours, Dark Horse Experiment, The Blender Loft, and Blender Creatives.
We offer a variety of creative workshops at our studio and also online, with mixed-age classes, kids holiday programs, and corporate group workshops! With a focus on having fun while learning new skills, you will learn from only the best professional street artists.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
- A refund can be requested 2 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 2 days before the class starts. Free of charge.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Blender Studios reserves the right to cancel workshops should the minimum number of bookings not be met.
Weather Contingency: Workshops will run regardless of unfavourable weather conditions.
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