BLACK BE BEAUTIFUL MURAL TOUR
Experience local life through untold stories of Black resistance, mural arts and taking care of community minutes from Center City
QUICK DETAILS
Duration
About 2.5 Hours
Price
Single ticket (18+) - $44
Two tickets (18+) - $80
Children/teens (under 17) - $15
All children up to 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult
What's Included
Local Expert/Guide
Local snacks
Max Group Size
15 Guests
Meeting Location
1100 Cecil B. Moore Avenue
End Location
2544 Germantown Avenue
Distance
About 1.5 miles
Cancellations Policy
Free cancellation up to 72 hours before tour start time
What's Not Included
Gratuity/Tips
Stroller/Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Type of Tour
Public (May - June 2025)
Private (365 days a year)
Black Be Beautiful Mural Tour is a curated art walk inviting you to enjoy inspiring storytelling, beautiful murals, and honest conversation centering the intersectionality of the Black experience, no matter who's in office. Led by Chrissy, a neurodivergent native, storyteller, introvert and hood advocate - this experience takes you through "Norf" Philly’s larger than life Black murals and grassroots spaces, uncovering powerful stories that history conveniently ignores.
🎟️ Perfect for: Solo travelers, content creators, locals, groups, educators, social workers, students, celebrations, families, photographers, team bonding, and conference guests. All are welcome.
What does it mean to be Black in today's Amerikkka?
"I've lived in Philly for 17 years and it was great to explore a new part of the city, hear stories from a new perspective, and expand my world a bit further. It was easy to find Chrissy, she had a wealth of knowledge, complemented the tour with videos and images, and facilitated great conversation between the group members. I absolutely recommend the tour, especially to those who might not be aware of the parks and good things going on in North Philly." - Chrystina
What You’ll Experience:
🎨 The Power of Audacity & Intersectionality in Blackness
-
Challenge the narrative of Black resistance in mainstream media with untold stories.
-
Learn the history of how Philly became the mural capital of the world.
-
Hear about Cornbread, the rebellious teen and graffiti artist who changed street art forever.
-
Be inspired by how our Black neighbors reclaim space.
🌱 Grassroots Organizations Resisting Black Erasure
-
Pass by Urban Creators’ Life Do Grow Farm, a reclaimed green space cultivating food justice and sustainability in a area known as a food dessert for decades.
-
Explore The Village of the Arts & Humanities, a 35+ year-old community center turned art campus for creativity, healing, and community empowerment.
Tour Details:
📍 Location: North Philly/Temple University area
(easily accessible by train, bus, rideshare, or car with free street parking)
🚶🏾♀️ Begins: 11th St. & Cecil B. Moore Ave
🏁 Ends: 2544 Germantown Avenue
Public 2025 tour dates:
Saturday, May 10th
Saturday, May 24th
Monday May 26th (Memorial Day)
Saturday, June 14th
Thursday, June 19th (Juneteenth)
Saturday, June 28th
Step into Philly’s living Black history. Connect. Reflect. Be inspired. Book your experience today!
No additional public Black Be Beautiful Mural tour dates are currently available for the remainder of 2025. Small groups with less than 4 guests can now request a date to be opened and matched with others interested in the same date range to the public below. Private tours are available seven days a week for groups of 6 or more.
_edited.png)
Check Out Our Recent Five Star Reviews
= BLACK ART = BLACK JOY = BLACK RESISTANCE = BLACK HEALING = BLACK COMMUNITY = BLACK HERITAGE = BLACK EXISTENCE
Meet your guide
Chrissy, Hood Advocate + Storyteller
I am your socially awkward, mostly introverted Philly native who grew up "down Norf" when it wasn't cool to do so or "instagrammable". I live for thought-provoking conversations, building community and supporting Black humans to thrive, not just survive. In my free time, I enjoy the OG ratchet reality shows, thinking about sleeping, afrobeats, rnb and trap, accidently finding Black murals in Philly and beyond, listening to educational podcasts/vodcasts and growing as a human, mom, photographer and public speaker.
I look forward to chatting with you at an upcoming Black Be Beautiful Mural Tour!
photo by Steve Taylor of Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery
Meet Us Here
JOIN OUR WAITLIST FOR UPTOWN SOUL FOOD TOUR!
Limited public tour dates launching May 23, 2025 for a limited season. Join our waitlist for early access to tickets HERE!
Adults Only all-inclusive walking tour features local popular dishes like chicken, mac and cheese, collard greens, crab fires, shrimp, homeade juices, dessert and more while shopping Black retail and enjoying local Black art! This all-inclusive Black experience is just one click away.
Private and custom tours available all year round - start the conversation here.