Street Art Walking Tours

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Frankston's Street Art Walking Tours have won GOLD in the 2021 and 2022 Australian Street Art Awards for Best Street Art Tour!

Experience this national award-winning tour which showcases over 60 murals by local and international artists which bring the city’s buildings and laneways to life. Wander the streets to discover iconic images of the Frankston’s past, relive childhood imagery and celebrate Frankston’s urban culture.

Book on a national award winning Street Art Walking Tour and be taken on a guided discovery into the stories behind the artworks and their talented creators. Download the Street Art Map for the latest & best street art in Frankston.

Street Art Walking Tours - GOLD WINNER in the 2021 and 2022 Australian Street Art Awards for Best Street Art Tour in the nation!

Take a 1.5 hour tour around Frankston's city centre and experience some of Melbourne's freshest street art.

With your hot drink in hand, visit more than 60 mammoth murals around the city centre. With pieces from renowned street art artists such as Smug, PichiAvo, DVATE, Vesod, PEETA EAD, Phat1 and Lady Diva, you will be absolutely fascinated by the stories and inspiration that are now part of Frankston's inner core.

The city centre's urban landscape began to transform with The Big Picture Fest launch in 2018, bringing some of the world's best street artists to Frankston. Painting over the course of a week, they brought a huge jolt of colour to the central core. Annually, The Big Picture Fest has brought more and more international, national and local artists to Frankston, creating an outdoor gallery of more than 60 murals for everyone to enjoy.

Tours cost only $15 per person, which includes coffee, tea or hot chocolate on Saturday and Sunday tours. During the Friday twilight tours, soft drink or water is included in the ticket price. Street Art Tours will be limited to small groups respecting current social distancing guidelines.

Please note that bookings must be made in advance.

Upcoming tour dates:
Saturday 10 June 2023 -11am
Saturday 17 June 2023 - 11am
Sunday 25 June 2023 - 11am
Sunday 2 July 2023 - 11am
Saturday 8 July 2023 -11am
Sunday 16 July 2023 - 11am
Saturday 22 July 2023 -11am
Sunday 30 July 2023 - 11am

Weekend tours: 11am-12.30pm

Private and group enquiries welcome. Please send us the details of your enquiry by clicking here.

Credit card bookings can be made at discoverfrankston.com. EFTPOS and cash bookings are accepted at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre at 7N Pier Promenade on the Frankston Waterfront. 

Frankston is located within one hour of the Melbourne CBD. Street Art Tours can be easily accessed by car or public transport. The Frankston train line runs directly Flinders Street Station; the Street Art Walking Tours' starting point is a short walk from Frankston Train Station. 

Please note: the tours take place in the streets and laneways of Frankston City. Some paths and viewing locations may be uneven and participants in wheelchairs or using a walking aid may require assistance along the tour. 

Download a copy of the Street Art Map discover the City's street art independently. 

Trip Advisor 5* Reviews:

Russell I: Eyes Wide Open - What a Sight - There are some very talented street artists works to be viewed on this terrific walking tour through the laneways and streets of Frankston. All within a comfortable distance starting from the Frankston Library. Be guided by very knowledgeable tour guides who explain information on each art work and the artists. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the street art scene.

Michelle B: Today I went on the Street Art Walking Tour in Frankston, absolutely blown away at the quality and quantity of art in the back lanes and alleys of Frankston. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained the varying artists and artwork so we could get the full appreciation of what we were looking at, would highly recommend this tour 1 1/2 hours plus right near the beach and wonderful places to eat & drink at the end of the tour, do yourself a favour and book a tour today.

Judith M: "Our guide Sue from the Centre clearly loves showing off these secrets which are created by local and international artists and pop up in the most unexpected places- many with a socially sensitive message - others with just a burst of colourful intensity."

Michaela C: "This tour gives a whole different perspective on Frankston. An hour and half walk. The art is amazing and coffee included too. Great way to see Frankston."

Tishounette: "My kids took me on this tour for Mother's Day and we all enjoyed it immensely. The artwork is spectacular and the tour guides very knowledgeable and friendly."