Street Art Walking Tours

Description

Frankston is officially home to Australia's BEST STREET ART TOUR and the FIRST destination to be inducted into the Australian Street Art Awards' Hall of Fame. 

The tours won GOLD in the 2021, 2022 and 2023 at the Australian Street Art Awards and in 2023 the city’s annual Street Art Festival took home the Silver Award for Best Street Art Festival or Event! 

Experience this national award-winning tour which showcases over 90 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.

Experience Australia's Best Street Art Tour today!

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

Visit more than 100 mammoth murals around the city centre. With pieces from renowned street art artists such as Smug, PichiAvo, DVATE, Vesod, PEETA EAD, Phat1, Father Marker, Jack Rowland, Buff Diss and Lady Diva to name a few, you will be absolutely fascinated by the stories and inspiration that are now part of Frankston's inner core.

The city centres' urban landscape began to transform back in 2018, as the City's annual street art festival brought 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 festival has brought more and more international, national and local artists to Frankston, creating an outdoor gallery of murals for everyone to enjoy.

Upcoming tour dates:

Sunday 19th April 2026:  10am - book here

Saturday 9th May 2026 part of South Side Festival: 10am; 12pm and 2pm (Cost Free) - book here

Saturday 16th May 2026 part of South Side Festival: 10am; 12pm and 2pm (Cost Free) - book here

Sunday 17th May 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 21st June 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 12th July 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 16th August 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 20th September 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 18th October 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 15th November 2026: 10am - book here

Sunday 13th December 2026: 10am - book here

Private Tours:

For information about arranging a private Street Art Tour, please email streetart@frankston.vic.gov.au

Payments and Queries:

Tours cost only $15 per person. Street Art Tours will be limited to small groups up to 20 people.

Please note that bookings must be made 48 hours in advance before the tour commences.

Credit card bookings can be made online at Frankston Arts Centre - Street Art Tours. Any enquiries, please contact us on 9784 1060 or email Streetart@frankston.vic.gov.au 

Please note that the street art tour may be cancelled with 24 hours' notice if the forecast predicts temperatures exceeding 35 degrees or heavy rain. The tour will be rescheduled to a convenient date.

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 from Flinders Street Station to Frankston Train Station. The Street Art Walking Tours' starting point is at the Frankston Library forecourt which is a short walk from the Frankston Train Station. 

Accessibility Information:

Please note: the tours take place throughout the streets and laneways of Frankston City.  Please note, that some paths and viewing locations maybe uneven, and participants using wheelchairs, walking aids and equipment may require assistance during the tour. 

When making a booking, please ring the Box Office on 9784 1060 to inform them if any participants will be attending with walking aids, equipment and/or wheelchairs.  This ensures Tour Guides are advised in advance and can prepare appropriately before the tour begins.

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."