DC MURAL TOUR
Exploring the Street Art of NoMa & Union Market
DC'S ONLY MURAL TOUR OF
NOMA & UNION MARKET
20+ Murals - 2 Hours
On this tour you'll weave through the streets of the ever-changing NoMa and Union Market neighborhoods. You'll discover dozens of new and old murals, while learning firsthand about the artists and art scene in DC. You'll see more than 20 murals!
The tour ends at Union Market which has lots of OUTDOOR seating, amazing food and drink options, and great people watching. (your host is always open to sharing a beer).
Be prepared to walk in any weather. A raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must. And don't forget your camera!
FAQ
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? WHAT IS INCLUDED?
The original mural tour is $30/person. That includes a 2 to 2.5 hour tour with the option to stop for coffee or water along the way.
The Street Art + Bar Crawl tours are $54/person. That includes at least 60 minutes of mural tour & three (3) drinks at local bars/breweries.
WHEN IS THE TOUR OFFERED?
Original mural tours are available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Private tours can be scheduled any time for groups of five or larger.
Street Art + Bar Crawl tours are Thursday from 5:30-7:30pm (NoMa/MBT) and Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm (Union Market).
DO YOU OFFER GROUP RATES / PRIVATE TOURS?
Yes! The standard mural tour is great for groups, teams, and team-building. We offer two tiers of discounts. For groups of 5-9 people, tickets are $27/person (10% off). For groups of 10 or more tickets are $24/person (20% off).
Please use the Contact form below.
WHAT SHOULD I BRING WITH ME?
Keep an eye on the weather! This is an outdoor walking tour. You may need an umbrella, rain jacket, hat, sunglasses, etc. No matter, comfortable walking shoes are a must! And don't forget your camera!!
DO YOU OFFER REFUNDS?
Full refunds are available up to 48 hours before the start of the tour. After that I cannot offer a refund, however I always offer the option to reschedule for no additional fee.
WHERE DO WE MEET?
The original mural tour meets in front of the CitizenM NoMa Hotel at 1222 First St NE. It is conveniently located one block from the Red Line on DC Metro.
Saturday's "Union Market Murals & Libations Bar Crawl" will meet in front of Crooked Run Fermentation at 550 Morse St NE
"MBT: Murals & craft Beer Tour" is TBD
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This experience is outstanding! Jason is so knowledgeable and interesting! I will definitely continue to recommend this experience and since it is continually changing do it again in a few months! Loved it!
Elizabeth - Philadelphia, PA
Jason was very personable and knowledgeable. I lived less than a mile away from the meetup point for over a year now and I still felt like I was in a new place learning about new things. The murals were beautiful and Jason knew every artist, all their stories, and the process they used to make the murals. It was such a great experience I highly recommend it!
Tyler - Washington D.C.
I love street art and I have had the opportunity to do other street art tours in the US & abroad. This was one of the best street art tours I have taken. Jason is knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about street art in the DC area. The two hours wizzed by!! If you like street art and/or you want to see DC from another perspective, take this tour!! I highly recommend ‼️
Mollie - New York, NY
As someone who loves street art and graffiti - I appreciated having someone with his experience. I loved that upon hearing my hometown is Bristol, he adapted the tour to include murals by 2 Bristol artists! Highly recommend and would go again!
Wendy -Bristol, UK
ABOUT YOUR GUIDE
Jason Bowers
Your host received his Covid-19 Vaccine on March 13th, 2021.
Hi there, I'm Jason. I've lived in DC for 17 years. I've watched the city's street art and mural scene grow rapidly. I'm an experienced tour guide with years of tour guide experience.
I am an art curator and have helped bring many murals to life in Washington DC. I'm also part of the team bringing a major international mural festival to DC (DC Walls!). I have been fortunate to work with many of the artists whose work you'll see. You'll hear in depth commentary, context, and stories about how these murals came to life!
CONTACT
Question? Looking for a Private Tour or Group Rate?
Use the form below to contact me.
