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Denver Street Art & Murals Tour: RiNo Art District's Murals & Hidden Alleyways + Beer Tasting
Explore Denver's Street Art in RiNo
The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour is a guided 2-hour walking tour through RiNo (short for Denver's River North Art District), Denver's best-known and most virbrant neighborhoods for contemporary art, murals and creative culture and it's home to some of the most striking, diverse, and culturally significant street art in the country. The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour includes a visit to a local brewery where guests can enjoy three 4-ounce beer pours (or an N/A option) as part of the experience.
RiNo's walls have attracted local art legends as well as some of the most celebrated international street artists in the world — and the art they've left behind shares powerful statements, collaborations, memorials, and masterpieces. RiNo's earned its reputation as one of the premier street art destinations in the country — and the amazing murals covering its walls are the reason why.
Most people walk right past the best of it. Walking through RiNo without a guide is like reading a book in a language you almost speak — you might get the gist, but you miss everything that makes it extraordinary.
Our Denver street art and graffiti tours take you off the main drag to explore colorful streets and duck into some of the activated alleyways, hidden corners, and storied walls that most visitors, and most locals, never find on their own. Led by expert local guides who know the artists, the history, and the stories that don't show up on any map, these are the tours that shared the fun, weird and unique stories behind RiNo's large-scale murals, hidden gems and collaborative art and the diverse local and international artists that created it.
Since 2015, we've introduced over 64,000 guests to Denver's most colorful neighborhood — and we'd love to show it to you. Because murals are continually painted, replaced and transformed, every visit offers something a little different!
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2 hours
Beer tasting included (3 x 4-ounce pours)
$35 per person
Thursdays & Saturdays • May–September
2 hours
Beer tasting: optional add-on
Starting at $199/group
Daily • Year-Round
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Thea W. "This was so cool! I'm a local and even though I live nearby, I never noticed half of what we saw on the tour and didn't know any of the stories about the murals. Plus getting to hear the insider stories about the artists made for a great afternoon out. Plus, the pace was great, the brewery was delicious, and having a rest break where we could grab a beer was well thought-out. You rocked Jill!
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Why a Guided RiNo Street Art Tour Beats Going It Alone
You could walk around RiNo by yourself. Some people do... but, here's what you'd miss:
🎨The stories are the best part.
The murals in RiNo aren't just visually stunning — they're layered with stories, intention, meaning, and sometimes, some fun, hidden "Easter Eggs" - none of which is visible on the surface. Why did an internationally acclaimed Spanish duo choose Denver for one of their largest North American murals? What's the story behind the MPEK mural? Who is GATS, and what does the presence of unsanctioned street art mean for a neighborhood that's been through as much change as RiNo? Our guides don't just show you the art. They make it mean something while keeping it fun and light-hearted.
🎨The hidden alleyways aren't findable on your own.
RiNo's most extraordinary art isn't always on the main streets. It's tucked into activated alleyways, painted on walls that face away from foot traffic, and stacked above eye level on buildings most people never look up at. Our guides know exactly where to look — and they'll take you to pieces that you could walk past a hundred times without ever seeing.
🎨The neighborhood is changing fast.
Street art is, by nature, temporary. New pieces go up; others disappear. Our guides are out in RiNo constantly — they know the best new murals and what's worth going out of your way to see right now. A self-guided walk with a map you found online might take you to walls that have been painted over months, or even, years ago.
🎨You'll actually understand what you're looking at.
The difference between seeing a mural and understanding it is the difference between a good afternoon and a super fun one that you'll remember for a long time. Our guests consistently say the same thing: "I live in Denver and I thought I knew RiNo — this tour completely changed how I see it."
Denver Street Art & RiNo Murals Tour FAQs
🔶What Is the RiNo Art District in Denver?
The RiNo Art District, short for the River North Art District, is a creative district in Denver known for its galleries, studios, restaurants, breweries and extensive collection of public art and murals. The neighborhood has become one of the city's best-known destinations for contemporary street art, with large-scale murals covering buildings, alleyways and other public spaces.
A RiNo art tour is a great way to experience the neighborhood because a local guide can point out artwork you might otherwise walk right past and share more about the artists, techniques and stories behind the murals and the artisits, like our personal favorite: the PichiAvo mural.
🔶Why is Denver's RiNo neighborhood famous for street art?
RiNo — short for River North Art District — began its transformation from a light-industrial neighborhood into one of America's most vibrant street art destinations in the early 2010s. What started as a grassroots movement of local artists reclaiming warehouse walls has evolved into a nationally recognized art district that attracts internationally acclaimed muralists from around the world. Today, RiNo's streets and alleyways contain hundreds of murals ranging from intimate neighborhood tributes to multi-story collaborations by artists with global reputations. The neighborhood is widely considered one of the best places in the country to experience urban street art.
🔶What murals will I see on the Denver street art tour?
Our RiNo street art tour route includes the iconic HAPPY mural by Kenzie Sitterud, the internationally acclaimed multi-story PichiAvo! collaboration, the renowned MPEK mural, an alleyway piece by GATS (similar to Banksy, GATS identity remains unknown), Casey Kawaguchi's extraordinary freehand masterpiece, Lauren YS graffiti, the original art alleyway that helped spark the RiNo street art movement, and numerous additional pieces throughout the neighborhood's art-filled alleyways. Because street art evolves constantly, the route is updated regularly to reflect the best of what's currently on the walls.
🔶What neighborhoods does the Denver street art tour cover?
The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour primarily explores RiNo (the River North Art District) and surrounding streets and alleyways known for their murals and public art. The exact route can vary as Denver's street-art scene changes and new murals are created.
🔶Is the Denver street art tour good for people who aren't into or don't know anything about art?
Absolutely — and we hear this constantly from guests. The tour is still a great fit for people who consider themselves non-art people as it is for design enthusiasts and photographers. What draws people in isn't the art theory — it's the unique human stories behind the art: the artists' backgrounds, the cultural conversations the murals are part of, and the way RiNo itself has evolved into one of Denver's most popular and happening neighborhoods. Our guides are storytellers first, and the art is the vehicle. One of our most-quoted reviews is from a guest who said he "wasn't even super into art" before the tour and left with a completely new appreciation for street art and the RiNo neighborhood.
🔶Is a brewery visit included in the Denver mural tour?
Yes. The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour includes a visit to a local brewery and three 4-ounce beer pours as part of the tour. The beer tasting is included with the tour rather than an extra cost to you. Non-alcoholic alternatives are also available.
🔶Does the beer tasting require an ID?
Yes — the craft beer tasting at the mid-point of the tour is for guests 21 and over. A non-alcoholic beverage of your choice is included for guests under 21 or those who prefer not to drink. All ages are welcome on the tour itself.
🔶Can I do the Denver street art tour if I've already walked around RiNo?
Yes — and you'll be surprised by what you haven't seen. The majority of our guests have already spent time in RiNo, and they always tell us they discovered art, alleyways, and stories they had no idea existed. The tour covers pieces that aren't always visible from the main streets, and the context our guides provide transforms even familiar murals into something new.
🔶Can I do a private street art tour in Denver?
Yes. Private Denver street art tours are available for solo travelers, families, friends and groups that want a more personalized experience, or a start time, starting location, or a day taht works best for them. See the private Denver Street Art tour page for current availability, pricing and booking information.
🔶Is the Denver street art tour wheelchair accessible?
The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour takes place primarily outdoors on city sidewalks and streets, but accessibility may vary depending on the current route and alleyways. If you have specific mobility requirements, contact us before booking and we'll be happy to help determine whether the current route is suitable.
🔶Can I take photos on the Denver street art tour?
Absolutely! Photography is encouraged on the Denver Street Art & Murals Tour. Bring your phone or camera: the colorful murals, large-scale walls and optical-illusion artwork make RiNo one of Denver's best neighborhoods for street-art photography. Your guide can also point out details and compositions that are easy to miss when you're exploring on your own.
🔶How long is the Denver Street Art & Murals Tour?
The Denver Street Art & Murals Tour lasts approximately 2 hours and explores the RiNo Art District on foot, with lots of stops to check out and hear the stories behind murals, street art and other public artwork. The experience also includes the Denver brewery beer tasting.
🔶Who are some of the featured Denver Street Artists?
PichiAvo is a Spanish artist duo known for combining classical Greek and Roman imagery with contemporary graffiti and urban art. Their distinctive style has appeared on large-scale murals around the world, including work in Denver's street-art scene.
On the Denver Street Art & Murals Tour, your guide can help put individual works into context by explaining the artists, techniques and stories behind the murals you encounter.
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