Literary, Art & Music Tours in USA

Feast your eyes on the murals and other art of Miami's Wynwood Art District on this 1.5-hour tour. Home to more than 400 murals, Wynwood has become one of the largest street museums in the world at a hotspot for photographers and urban art enthusiasts. You'll be guided by a 'Tourator,' a tour guide and art curator with a fine arts degree who provides stories and trivia about Wynwood and its artists. Select a morning or afternoon departure time when booking.

Bar hop through literary history on a walking tour of Times Square. Skip the large, impersonal bus tours and head straight to historic locations often missed by visitors and locals alike. As you make your to each bar, your guide points out the haunts of famous literary figures from J.D. Salinger to Dorothy Parker. Leave with a new appreciation for Times Square that doesn't involve its billboards.

Experience the lively culture of the bustling South Beach neighborhood of Miami on this guided, 4-hour arts and culinary tour. Listen to renowned young musicians at the New World Center concert hall. Peruse contemporary and historical art at the Bass Museum of Art. And visit ArtCenter/South Florida in the popular Lincoln Road Mall, the leader in contemporary visual arts and culture in South Florida. Then enjoy a delicious 3-course meal, prepared by a celebrity chef at one of the many fine South Beach restaurants.

New York's vibrant Lower East Side neighborhood has, in recent years, become a hub of some of the city's most experimental and boundary-pushing street art. Go on a small-group, cultural walking tour of the neighborhood, and spot noteworthy works by internationally renowned artists. Meet your guide at the Houston Bowery Wall in Nolita - famed for its ever-changing murals - and then venture to the LES. You'll admire pieces in the 100 Gates Project, will see work by Shephard Fairey and Space Invader, and learn more about the vibrant local street art community.

Get a fun, irreverent experience of Washington DC's National Gallery of Art on a 2-hour 'museum hack' tour with an amazing guide. Spot the highlights of the museum's world-class collection, but keep it high energy and subversive to beat museum fatigue and art overload. This is an unconventional tour of the National Gallery of Art and is not recommended for participants under 18.

Get an express tour of the street art in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood via golf cart. Spend an hour riding around the revitalized district with your guide, marveling at the graffiti and murals. Bring your camera for fantastic snaps of art by local painters such as Shepard Fairey, Retna, DFace, and Interesni. This small-group tour ensures an intimate atmosphere and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

See the Wynwood Walls with a guide during a 1-hour walking tour. You'll get an in-depth look at this highlight of the Miami art scene.

Work with a guide to create a completely personalized art tour of Miami's Wynwood neighborhood, which is known for its eclectic collection of art from graffiti to galleries. This private tour can accommodate three to 15 guests and is ideal for art buyers, corporate teams, or private parties.

Step into Nashville's musical history on a guided tour of RCA Studio B that includes admission the the Country Music Hall of Fame. Visit a recording studio that helped to shape the 'Nashville Sound,' then explore country music heritage with interactive exhibits and recordings. Multiple departure times are available for this 2-hour tour of RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame, in the historic heart of Nashville.

Make the most of your time at Miami Art Week, also known as Art Basel Week, on this 3-hour VIP tour with an art-historian guide. Choose from four tour packages of different gallery pairings, each with a morning and afternoon departure option, and complete your tour at a secret gallery while enjoying sparkling wine and small bites.

Well before the Globetrotters and the "Harlem Shake" appeared, there was Harlem, the neighborhood that is the birthplace of hip-hop. Harlem's contributions to hip-hop art and culture are unmatched. On this guided, 2-hour walking tour, led by a hip-hop historian, check out important landmarks like the Apollo Theater, the Graffiti Wall of Fame, Lenox Lounge, historic Harlem jazz clubs and more. See popular locations for hip-hop music videos and hear exclusive stories. Admission to the Museum of the City of New York is included.

Experience New York City's historic jazz district, Harlem, with an insider guide. Get to know the uptown scene on this nighttime walking tour and members-only jazz club experience. Stroll the storied main street of this celebrated Manhattan neighborhood, 125th Street, and listen to live music at a private venue in a historic Harlem brownstone, admission included. Enjoy entertainment, craft cocktails, and down-home cooking on this memorable evening outing.

Get a renegade take on New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art with an exciting 2-hour art tour through the Met's weirdest, most wonderful and scandalous displays. Enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access, then follow your guide through the museum's sprawling galleries to hear insider secrets about infamous artists and their creations. Make your museum visit a fun adventure with games, selfies and surprises as you experience the Met on your own terms.This is an unconventional tour of the Met. Not recommended for participants under 16 years old.

Discover Austin's vibrant graffiti scene on a small-group street art tour that includes an artist-led painting session at HOPE Outdoor Gallery. You'll get beyond the gallery to learn the tags, stickers, and murals that line the streets of East Austin, a thriving neighborhood with a mix of historic grit and an up-and-coming creative culture.

Take a walk through Wynwood Walls, a warehouse district-turned-street art museum, with a local artist guide. See ever-changing murals by legendary graffiti and street artists, and learn about the creative process. Pop into the Peter Tunney gallery and visit the Wynwood Doors and Wynwood Garden. Since this is a small-group tour, you'll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.

Join us for a bespoke experience with special access through The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take in the expansive interiors as we reveal hidden gems or explore classical highlights. Our engaging art experiences focus on you as they inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Let us tailor to suit your artistic tastes from the incredible options ranging from antiquities to contemporary art.Along the way, you can relax and imbibe in the Met's wine lounge as your expert guide will act as your own personal art historian, answering any questions about art and artists, the museum or New York. Treats and beverages can be purchased a la carte. ART SMART's team is comprised of fresh, engaging art historians, curators and specialists at the top of their field who are trained to deliver custom experiences that are focused on the client's interests and expectations.