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Walking Tours

Tour participants gather around "Portal" (2002) by Francis Fox in BoDo in downtown Boise; Photo courtesy of Boise State University (2019)Tour participants gather around "Portal" (2002) by Francis Fox in BoDo in downtown Boise; Photo courtesy of Boise State University (2019)

Idaho's capital city comes to life with a magnetic array of public art. There's nowhere more exciting than the city's core, with creative works that disrupt our routines; asking us to celebrate, to remember, to poke fun at and invest personal energy into this place that we love. Find your favorites!

Join our Public Art Program Team every third Saturday during the months of May through October for a one-hour walking tour to explore the public art collection located throughout Boise. Free and open to the public, with pre-registration required. Space is limited to 15 participants.

Public Art Walking Tours take place in three locations: the Boise WaterShed, Downtown Boise, and Boise's Cultural District.

Please note, the Boise WaterShed tours are in conjunction with the WaterShed's Birthday Bash Weekend and are 30 minutes in length. 

Duration of tour: 60 minutes
Distance: 1-1.5 miles
Capacity: 15
Recommended attire: Participants are advised to wear appropriate shoes for walking and to bring along a water bottle.


WALKING TOUR DATES AND LOCATIONS:

Self-Guided Tours

You may also enjoy a self-guided tour of Boise's public art collection using our interactive map or by downloading a public art brochure. You may also request one or the series at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org. 

The Boise City Department of Arts & History encourages persons with disabilities and those who require language assistance to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please contact Jennifer Yribar, 208-608-7051 or email jyribar@cityofboise.org, as soon as possible, but no later than 72 hours before the event.