Guided Tours

Discover the city’s largest gallery together, guided by the curator who helped create it Looking for something different for your team, your guests or your next celebration? The Urban Art Walk takes your group off the beaten track and into Düsseldorf’s hidden open-air gallery: art on facades, in backyards, on lampposts and street corners that most people walk right past. Perfect for Corporate events, team outings and incentive programs Tour operators and travel groups Birthdays, anniversaries and private celebrations Clubs, associations and cultural groups Art beyond the white cubeUrban art grew out of graffiti, but it has long since become more than that. Many people know it as street art, and that’s part of the story, though not all of it. Urban artists work in studios, exhibit in galleries and show their work in museums. For them, though, the street is not a side stage. It is an essential part of their artistic concept. Their work goes where everyone can see it, free and accessible, no ticket required. It’s about democratizing art, shaping the urban environment and inviting everyone to take part in it. What you’ll seeOn a 2-hour walk through Friedrichstadt and Bilk, your group will discover works by: Alexis “Bust” Stephens ARDIF FinDAC MADC Harald Naegeli L.E.T. Farbfieber SKIO …and many more Along the way, keep your eyes open for PDOT’s iconic ghosts, plus sticker art and paste-ups by local and international artists. Stories behind the wallsWho made this, and why here? You’ll get background on the artworks and the artists, the techniques they use, and glimpses into Düsseldorf’s urban history. Some of this is stuff you won’t find on any plaque, and plenty of it sparks conversation long after the tour. Your guideKlaus Rosskothen is a curator, screen printer and urban art expert. Since 2007 he has run Pretty Portal, Düsseldorf’s leading gallery for urban contemporary art. With the gallery, he has organized many of the urban art interventions you’ll see on this tour, so your group will hear the stories behind the works first-hand, straight from the person who helped bring them to the streets. He has been leading the Urban Art Walk since 2018.

Explore, create, take it home: a hands-on urban art experience for your group Some art you look at. This one you make yourself. The Urban Art Workshop combines a short guided walk through Düsseldorf’s urban art scene with a hands-on session where your group picks up the spray can, cuts stencils and creates art together. Nobody needs experience, just curiosity and a bit of courage. Perfect for Team building, corporate events and incentive programs Birthdays, anniversaries and private celebrations Tour operators and travel groups Clubs, associations and creative groups How it works 1. Urban Art Walk (approx. 1 hour)We start with a guided walk through Bilk. You’ll see works by local and international artists, hear the stories behind them and learn how urban artists think, plan and work. Along the way, your group collects ideas and inspiration for the workshop. 2. Hands-on workshop (approx. 2 hours)Then it’s your turn: Spray can basics: how to handle the can, control lines and work with color Stencil art: how stencils work, plus designing and cutting your own Group mural: your group creates a piece together on the wall Your own artwork: each participant paints and sprays a personal piece on canvas or board 3. The finishA group photo in front of your mural, and every participant takes home their own artwork. Art beyond the white cubeUrban art grew out of graffiti, but it has long since become more than that. Many people know it as street art, and that’s part of the story, though not all of it. Urban artists work in studios, exhibit in galleries and show their work in museums. For them, though, the street is not a side stage. It is an essential part of their artistic concept. It’s about democratizing art, shaping the urban environment and inviting everyone to take part in it. In this workshop, your group does exactly that. Your hostKlaus Rosskothen is a curator, screen printer and urban art expert. Since 2007 he has run Pretty Portal, Düsseldorf’s leading gallery for urban contemporary art. With the gallery, he has organized many of the urban art interventions in Düsseldorf and works closely with urban artists every day. He has been leading urban art tours since 2018. Drinks & snacksOn request, we’re happy to provide drinks and snacks for your group. Just let us know what you have in mind. We’ll discuss options and pricing with you in advance.

Private bike tour for groups of up to 15 people Discover the city’s largest murals by bike, guided by the curator who helped bring many of them to the streets Düsseldorf is famous for its museums and galleries. Some of the city’s most impressive artworks, though, aren’t found in exhibition spaces at all. They cover entire building facades, scattered across different neighborhoods and perfectly reachable by bike. The Urban Art Ride takes your group to Düsseldorf’s most spectacular murals. Perfect for Corporate events, team outings and incentive programs Tour operators and travel groups Birthdays, anniversaries and private celebrations Clubs, associations and cultural groups Art beyond the white cubeUrban art grew out of graffiti, but it has long since become more than that. Many people know it as street art, and that’s part of the story, though not all of it. Urban artists work in studios, exhibit in galleries and show their work in museums. For them, though, the street is not a side stage. It is an essential part of their artistic concept. Their work goes where everyone can see it, free and accessible, no ticket required. It’s about democratizing art, shaping the urban environment and inviting everyone to take part in it. Urban art XXLWhile the Urban Art Walk focuses on small and medium-sized works in the city center, the Urban Art Ride is all about scale: facade-sized murals that define entire streets. These works take days or weeks to create, painted from lifts and planned closely with building owners and the city, and they permanently change the face of a neighborhood. What you’ll seeOn a 2-hour bike tour through Bilk, Friedrichstadt, Oberbilk and Flingern, your group will see murals by: How & Nosm Os Gêmeos Nunca FinDAC Theo Lopez Hendrik Beikirch (ECB) Helen Bur Farbfieber …and many more Between the big walls, it pays to look closer: along the way you’ll spot PDOT’s iconic ghosts, plus sticker art and paste-ups by local and international artists. Stories behind the wallsWho painted this, how do you create a picture this big, and why on this particular facade? You’ll get background on the artworks and the artists, on how large-scale murals are planned and painted, and glimpses into Düsseldorf’s urban history. Some of this is stuff you won’t find on any plaque, and plenty of it sparks conversation long after the tour. Your guideKlaus Rosskothen is a curator, screen printer and urban art expert. Since 2007 he has run Pretty Portal, Düsseldorf’s leading gallery for urban contemporary art. With the gallery, he has organized many of the urban art interventions in Düsseldorf, so your group will hear the stories behind the works first-hand. He has been leading the Urban Art Walk since 2018 and the Urban Art Ride since 2021.Bikes not provided: please bring your own or a rented bike!

Join a small group and discover the city’s largest gallery, guided by the curator who helped create itGuided tour in German Düsseldorf is famous for its museums and galleries. Some of its most exciting art, though, isn’t hanging on white walls. It lives on facades, in backyards, on lampposts and street corners, and most people walk right past it. Join the Urban Art Walk and see a whole new side of the city. Perfect for Visitors exploring Düsseldorf beyond the usual sights Locals who want to see their city with new eyes Art lovers, photographers and the simply curious Solo travelers, couples and friends Join the walkYou’ll explore the city as part of a small group of fellow art lovers, travelers and locals. Expect good conversation along the way: shared curiosity makes the walls talk even louder. Art beyond the white cubeUrban art grew out of graffiti, but it has long since become more than that. Many people know it as street art, and that’s part of the story, though not all of it. Urban artists work in studios, exhibit in galleries and show their work in museums. For them, though, the street is not a side stage. It is an essential part of their artistic concept. Their work goes where everyone can see it, free and accessible, no ticket required. It’s about democratizing art, shaping the urban environment and inviting everyone to take part in it. What you’ll seeOn a 2-hour walk through Friedrichstadt and Bilk, you’ll discover works by: Alexis “Bust” Stephens ARDIF FinDAC MADC Harald Naegeli L.E.T. Farbfieber SKIO …and many more Along the way, keep your eyes open for PDOT’s iconic ghosts, plus sticker art and paste-ups by local and international artists. Stories behind the wallsWho made this, and why here? You’ll get background on the artworks and the artists, the techniques they use, and glimpses into Düsseldorf’s urban history. Some of this is stuff you won’t find on any plaque. Your guideKlaus Rosskothen is a curator, screen printer and urban art expert. Since 2007 he has run Pretty Portal, Düsseldorf’s leading gallery for urban contemporary art. With the gallery, he has organized many of the urban art interventions you’ll see on this tour, so you’ll hear the stories behind the works first-hand, straight from the person who helped bring them to the streets. He has been leading the Urban Art Walk since 2018.