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In 1.5 hours, explore the murals and graffiti of the Haight-Ashbury district, our neighborhood with a history of hippie counterculture, free love and radical street art. We’ll visit the “outdoor galleries” of mural- and graffiti-filled parking lots and streets, learn about historic Haight Street pieces from international artists like Banksy, Nychos, Apexer and more, see hippie-era murals, visit the homes of Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead, and discuss the history of graffiti culture, spray can vs. brush art, and how politics and legality comes into play with piecing, bombing, tagging and creating stunning murals.
Meets near Flywheel Coffee
Ends near Haight and Ashbury
General Admission – $20
Book NowHighlights
- Introduction to street art techniques and styles
- Stunning streets full of graffiti art
- History of muralism in the Haight
- Graffiti culture and terminology
- Famous homes of Janis Joplin and more
- Tales of resilience and community organizing
- 1960’s counterculture and hippie philosophy
“Wild” Wes Leslie is a songwriter, tropical bartender, and almost-local, with a long family history in the Bay. He writes “bedroom soul” music under his name Wes Leslie which you can find on Spotify and his website. He has spent time backpacking through much of the world, including a year living in Madrid, Spain, where he dreamt up this walking tour company. Follow him on IG @wes.leslie
Mural-filled streets and alleyways. Graffiti culture and customs. Historic works and the stories behind them. How activism and art intersect in political works. The Mission District’s social movements.
Famous unsolved murders. Nefarious ghosts. Serial killers. Powerful madams with pistols. Atrocious cult leaders. A district in tragic disarray. St. Francis hotel, infamous Hollywood deaths. The "suicide alley" of 1911.
