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The best Houston murals and mural tours

An electric-cart loop of more than 30 murals, a street art walk with two drinks, a 3-hour mega mural tour and the walls you can see for free. Here is how to pick, with honest advice on what each tour costs, how new the reviews are and what is included.

By the Best Travel Destinations editorial team 3 tours compared Prices checked 27 October 2026

See our 3 picks
A huge mural of a bearded man reaching out with a spray can, painted along a wall in Houston
Short answer

The easiest way to see Houston's murals is the electric-cart mural tour, which visits more than 30. It takes 1.5 hours and costs from €54. To see some on your own for free, start at the Graffiti Building on Leeland Street.

Our 3 picks for Houston mural tours

The tour with the most reviews first, then two newer ones. Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026.

  • A wall covered in colorful graffiti of robots and bold shapes from €54 per person Our top pick

    1 h 30 min 4.7 (59) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Mural tour by electric cart

    A 1.5-hour ride by electric cart to more than 30 murals, with a live guide. You hear the story of Houston's murals and stop for photos. It starts at 415 Milam St. Pickup is not included, and tips are optional.

    Best for Most murals, least time

    Check availability: Mural tour by electric cart on GetYourGuide
  • Painted trees and graffiti on walls beside a concrete stairway from €45 per person

    2 h 30 min 5.0 (2) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Street art and small bar walk with 2 drinks

    A 2.5-hour walk through downtown, with two drinks, alcoholic or not. The listing names Main Street, Market Square, the Theater District and downtown murals. It meets at JPMorgan Chase Tower, 600 Travis St. Rated 5.0, but from only 2 reviews.

    Best for Friends, an evening out

    Check availability: Street art and small bar walk with 2 drinks on GetYourGuide
  • from €115 per person

    3 hours 5.0 (1) reviews on GetYourGuide

    Mega mural tour

    A 3-hour golf-cart tour of every mural on its route, with stories about the artists. Water and a bathroom break are included. It starts at 415 Milam St. Rated 5.0, but from only 1 review.

    Best for Art fans, half a day

    Check availability: Mega mural tour on GetYourGuide

Houston mural tours at a glance

Houston mural tours at a glance
TourFromDurationGroup sizeHow you travelWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Mural tour by electric cart 4.7 (59)€54
per person
1 h 30 minUp to 50Electric cartMost murals, least timeRated 4.7 from 59 reviews, the only mural tour here with many reviews.
Street art and small bar walk with 2 drinks 5.0 (2)€45
per person
2 h 30 minUp to 20On footFriends, an evening outThe only mural tour on foot, with drinks included.
Mega mural tour 5.0 (1)€115
per person
3 hoursUp to 22Golf cartArt fans, half a dayThe longest mural tour, with the most time on the artists.
  • Mural tour by electric cart

    €54 per person1 h 30 min 4.7 (59)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 50
    How you travel
    Electric cart
    Who it suits
    Most murals, least time
    Why we picked it
    Rated 4.7 from 59 reviews, the only mural tour here with many reviews.
  • Street art and small bar walk with 2 drinks

    €45 per person2 h 30 min 5.0 (2)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 20
    How you travel
    On foot
    Who it suits
    Friends, an evening out
    Why we picked it
    The only mural tour on foot, with drinks included.
  • Mega mural tour

    €115 per person3 hours 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 22
    How you travel
    Golf cart
    Who it suits
    Art fans, half a day
    Why we picked it
    The longest mural tour, with the most time on the artists.
  • None of the 3 includes hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point.
  • All 3 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 27 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Houston murals and street art: where to see them

Houston's murals are spread across the city, so a tour saves you the driving. On your own, start with one free spot.

Wall murals in Houston you can see for free

The Graffiti Building is at 2011 Leeland St. AAA lists it as a free public space whose murals change.

Smither Park belongs to the Orange Show. Its site says the park is open daily from dawn to dusk, and it is free.

To plan the trip there, see getting around Houston.

Houston mural tours compared

The electric-cart tour is the best pick for most people. It visits more than 30 murals in 1.5 hours, and it is rated 4.7 from 59 reviews.

The mega mural tour is twice as long and costs about twice as much, from €115. It has only 1 review so far.

Both cart tours start at 415 Milam St. Neither lists pickup.

Houston street art on foot

If you would rather walk, there is one street art tour on foot. It covers downtown in 2.5 hours.

A Houston street art tour with two drinks

The walk mixes street art with small bars. Two drinks are included, and you can pick drinks without alcohol.

It passes Main Street, Market Square and the Theater District. Food is not included.

It is rated 5.0, but from only 2 reviews, so treat that rating with care.

More of the city

If you want the whole city and not only the art, a Houston, Texas city tour by open-top bus also passes street art on its way.

Tips for a Houston mural tour

  1. Heat and sun

    Houston summers are hot: the normal July high at the main airport is 94.5°F. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water on a cart tour.

  2. Bring a camera

    The electric-cart tour stops for photos of the murals. The walk also lists a camera on its what-to-bring list.

  3. No strollers

    The street art walk and the mega mural tour do not allow baby strollers. The mega tour also does not allow bikes or bags.

  4. If your plans change

    All three tours show free cancellation on GetYourGuide. The electric-cart tour lets you cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund.

Houston murals and mural tours: questions and answers

Where can I see murals in Houston for free?

Start at the Graffiti Building, 2011 Leeland St, a free public space whose murals change. Smither Park, run by the Orange Show, is also free and open daily from dawn to dusk.

How long is a Houston mural tour?

The electric-cart tour takes 1.5 hours, the street art walk 2.5 hours and the mega mural tour 3 hours.

Is there a walking mural tour in Houston?

Yes, one: a 2.5-hour street art walk through downtown with two drinks, alcoholic or not. Food is not included.

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