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Stockholm Urban Art Tour & Workshop
See Södermalm’s underground art scene through an artist’s eyes, then get your hands dirty making your own graffiti-inspired art
Adult: 78 EUR
Children under 10: Free
At checkout, your final price will appear in Swedish Kronor (SEK), reflecting the same listed EUR price.
Stockholm’s aesthetic could be best described as prim and proper. Turn down the right alley, though, and you’ll find giant murals, mini sculptures, and graffiti-filled corners that most visitors walk past.
Your Local Xpert, an artist themselves, will take you into that other Stockholm in Södermalm: past enormous yellow figures by Os Gêmeos, through backstreets where Klister Peter’s roe deer street poster art hides in plain sight, and up to Shepard Fairey’s OBEY watching over the pavement. Then you’ll sit down with fika and channel the creativity you’ve seen into designs of your own, in a hands-on street-art workshop.
Xperience Highlights
Step into Stockholm’s rebellious creative corners
Wondering why the streets of Stockholm look so prim and proper, with no graffiti in plain sight? Your Local Xpert, who has witnessed these streets change over the years, will show you why that’s only true if you don’t know where to look, and take you into the alleys and backstreets of Södermalm where the murals and sculptures actually live.
Discover street art by world-recognised artists
Stand in front of Os Gêmeos’ surreal murals, where electric-yellow and scarlet figures in flamboyant outfits paint the city in their own language, and Amara Por Dios’ sprawling murals draw on Aztec and Incan art. Shepard Fairey’s repeated OBEY posters make an appearance too. And if you’re lucky, you’ll spot Klister Peter’s art, the Swedish street artist known for blending his elusive stickers into Stockholm’s urban fabric.
Explore the story behind Stockholm’s underground art scene
Rather than another museum hall, your Local Xpert will bring you to the anarchist community hub where Stockholm’s street art and street culture actually took root, and tell you how it got from there to the walls you’ll see.
Make your own street-art inspired piece with a local artist
In this hands-on art workshop in Södermalm, you’ll sketch your own design, make your own multimedia collage, and create a street-art-inspired piece to take home, guided by your Local Xpert’s own practice as an artist. Settle in with fika while you talk about how street culture has shaped Stockholm over the years.
Experience Stockholm’s urban art culture
9:50: Meet at Katarina Hissen square
We’ll meet just in front of the Katarina Elevator as you exit Slussen Subway Station. Look for your Local Xpert in a brick-orange Xperience Stockholm hat and name tag.
Södra Teatern, Mosebacke
Stockholm’s oldest entertainment venue houses more than a century of decadence and drama. Tucked around its corners are the vibrant colours of street artists from around the world.
Mural by Os Gêmeos
Take in the giant mural by Os Gêmeos, commissioned by the City of Stockholm in 2017: bright yellow figures, bold patterns, and amusing details layered over the red brick of old townhouses.
Stockholm urban art hidden gems #1
Your Local Xpert will guide you beyond Götgatan pointing out tiny sculptures and graffiti tucked into alleyways most visitors are unaware of.
Fika break at local coffee shop
Pause for coffee and a Swedish treat, while you talk with your Local Xpert about the artists, the ideologies, and the questions of authority behind Stockholm’s alternative art scene.
Stockholm urban art hidden gems #2
The streets of Södermalm hold hidden corners where rebellion pushes back against authority through paint and mosaics.
Mural by Amara Por Dios
See the wildly colourful, densely patterned murals by Swedish-Chilean artist Amara Por Dios, inspired by Aztec and Incan visual identities.
Stockholm urban art hidden gems #3
We’ll end the walking portion of Stockholm’s urban art tour at Hornsgatan, where graffiti hides behind plain concrete walls.
Art Sight Gallery
Roll up your sleeves for this hands-on art workshop: graphite, stickers, glue, pen, and paper, with your Local Xpert teaching you how to make your own graffiti-inspired piece.
Is this Xperience right for you?
Do you seek out street art in London, Berlin, LA, or Tokyo and wonder why Stockholm’s streets lack graffiti by comparison? Or are you simply an art lover or urban explorer curious about Stockholm’s alternative side? Either way, this Xperience is built for you.
Olesia is here to guide you
Olesia would love to show you the textures and colours of Stockholm’s underground art scene. Tell her what you’re curious about when you book, and she’ll shape the tour around the street art that excites you most.
Olesia turns Stockholm into a living canvas, full of street art, vintage finds, and rebellious creative corners.
Expertise: Visual Arts, Art History, Thrifting & Vintage Shopping
Ask me about: Best places for fika and flea markets
“Olesia presented some of the hidden art pieces that I would have never noticed myself, even though I was quite familiar with the area.”
I learnt some information about local urban artists that was very interesting. The tour was well organised with fika and workshop at the end, that made the experience immersive and engaging. I would recommend such an experience for those who are interested in exploring Södermalm from a more creative side and just having a fun experience.
“Recommend to anyone wanting something a little out of the ordinary where you get a deeper dive into the art that has shaped the streets of Stockholm and the minds of its people.”
My partner and I joined the Urban & Street art tour with Olesia. From the beginning, she was extremely easy to talk to, ask questions and contribute to the flow of the tour. She pointed out unassuming street art, everything from art knitted onto poles to tiny permanent installations glued into the pavement, and beautiful large commissioned pieces displayed high above on building faces, so many pieces we wouldn’t have noticed without her. We ended in an art studio to work together creating our own project as we reflected on all the questions about art and conversations from the day.
What to Expect
- Local Xpert guide focused on Stockholm’s street art
- Entry to Art Sight Gallery
- Materials and supplies for the art workshop
- Fika or snacks
- Gratuity for your Local Xpert. Always optional. Always appreciated.
Good to Know
What to bring
Wear weather-appropriate layers, and clothes you don’t mind getting a little paint on during the workshop. This experience runs all year-round, so it’s worth having sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, a refillable water bottle, comfortable walking shoes or winter boots, and a raincoat or umbrella on hand, because you never know what Nordic climate might serve.
Activities to plan for
This is a low-intensity route with mostly flat paths. The workshop that closes the tour is indoors, so you’ll have plenty of chances to sit. Children are welcome, though the workshop itself is best suited to ages 5 and up, who can partake in drawing and crafting.
Availability
The Urban Art tour runs on Sundays, year-round, though you’re welcome to request a different day for a private group booking. Private groups have a maximum of 5 guests. If you’re not booking as a group but would still like to join, select the individual booking option at checkout.
Accessibility
This route is stroller accessible but isn’t suitable for wheelchair users due to the cobblestone streets. Let us know your needs when booking so we can plan the smoothest route possible.
Make this Xperience Yours
Our Urban Art experience can be shaped around students, creative professionals, art-focused visitors, or private groups drawn to Stockholm’s alternative art scene. Reach out to our Local Xperts to plan the day with no one else’s itinerary pulling against yours.
“Super cool, from walking around and seeing urban art, street murals, tiny sculptures in town, to finishing with a hands-on workshop.”
Had a great time today. We did the Urban Art tour with Olesia which was super cool. If you’re in town, I 100% recommend Xperience Stockholm!
Frequently Asked Questions
Life happens, so we keep this simple: cancel up to 48 hours before your experience starts and get a 50% refund, no questions asked. If you booked with a promo code, reach out and we’ll help you reschedule instead.
No art degree required. This is built for curious beginners, art lovers, and seasoned artists alike. Let us know your experience level when booking, and your Local Xpert will shape the conversation around it.
Simply bring your curiosity, everything else will be provided during the workshop. And if you choose to have fika, you can purchase this at the café.
Absolutely, this is a family-friendly tour. Note the workshop itself is best suited to children aged 5 and up, who can take part in the drawing and crafting.
Of course. You’ll have time to finish, let it dry if needed, and pack it up to bring home as a memento of your trip.
Unlikely, as we don’t make too much of a mess. But if you want to be on the safe side, simply wear something you don’t mind getting a little dirty.
Yes, you can book individually. Note that children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Get Ready to discover Stockholm’s street art
A little context can change the way you move through a city. Start here to arrive curious, prepared, and ready to take in Södermalm’s street culture and alternative art scene.
Explore Stockholm through the people who shape it
Our local partner sits on Hornsgatan, Södermalm’s most creatively active street, where the tour takes you inside real galleries and artist studios. Be inspired by the works of local artists, and create something of your own.
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