Street Art: Power Politics & Place

New To The Site! New York City, USA

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Overview

New York is the great experiment where all the peoples of the world live together in the same place and the result of that is that there's no rival on earth for the quality of the art you can see every day just walking down the street.

And while there's great art in galleries and public spaces, there's also a vast living conversation happening all over the city, and it's changing every day. That's the street art, and in this 90-minute tour, explore the history, and show you how we learned to see and love this art.

Whether you're visiting or new or have been here for years and have always been curious, we can promise you that once you see the street art it adds an overlay of thoughtfulness and an explosion of color to your everyday padding around.

What's Included

  • Live guide
  • There may be a brief refreshment stop. Any purchases are at your discretion.
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Meeting Location

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8th Avenue
New York, NY 10014, USA

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What To Expect

Meatpacking District

The Meatpacking District is home from all kinds of art, from toy tags to globally noticed installations. It's a great place to get a lay of the land, and cast your attention back in time to earlier days.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Whitney Museum of American Art

You can come back and visit the galleries on your own, but the Whitney plays an important role in New York's art history, and in the shadow of it's looming building, we can get a good sense of the difference between having your art hanging inside versus scrawled on the wall of the Gansevoort Meat Center around the corner.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The High Line

We'll walk a section of The High Line, where you can get some compelling views on street art, public art, and architecture.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chelsea

We'll weave through blocks of Chelsea where the art is both quiet and loud, exploring styles, techniques, and history.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Street Art: Power Politics & Place?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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