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St. Louis: Missouri History Museum Walking Tours
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
Overview
- Explore St. Louis’s historic areas, each with their own unique stories
- Admire the city’s incredibly diverse architectural history and styles
- Learn from passionate guides, each with their own unique perspective
- Uncover hidden and lesser-known histories throughout the city and surroundings
- Gain perspective for the complexities of modern St. Louis
Activity location
- St. Louis
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2624 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106, USA | The tour meets in front of Central Print Studios. Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Metered street parking as well as non-metered parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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City centre Origins
- 2h
- English
Walk in the footsteps of St. Louis’s founders through the city’s vibrant city centre. Discover stunning architecture, hidden history, and iconic landmarks like the Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, and the Old Courthouse—where St. Louis’s storey began.
What's included, what's not
- Guided walking tour
- Local expert guide
- Transport to the starting point
- Meals and drinks
Know before you book
- Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
What you can expect
St.Louis is one of the country’s most complex and historic cities, with streets full of stories and gorgeous architecture.
This robust tour programme features over 30 different walking tour options, offered throughout the year, and over 15 highly-trained and passionate guides.
Perfect for tourists and locals alike, as well as for families or solo travellers – our unscripted approach allows us to be flexible and no two tours are ever the same!
Choose your adventure:
City centre Origins:
Stand where St. Louis began and follow in the footsteps of city founders, steamboat captains, visionary architects, and more. Traverse the vibrant streets of city centre, marvel at stunning architecture, and learn how pivotal moments shaped the city. Highlights include the Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, the Old Courthouse, and plenty of hidden history along the way.
Gay Liberation in the Gateway City:
Discover the Central West End’s pivotal role in LGBTQIA+ history and activism. Visit locations of iconic nightclubs, progressive churches, the first gay community centre, and the origin of St. Louis’s first Pride march. Learn how LGBTQIA+ citizens have contributed to the city’s growth and resilience.
Tower Grove:
Hidden history abounds in Tower Grove Park and the surrounding area. Discover how French fields and American plantations shaped the land, trace the area’s journey from coal mines to tram suburb, and explore the people and events that made Tower Grove one of St. Louis’s most vibrant communities.
Delmar Loop:
Delmar Boulevard is a hub of energy, lined with music venues, vintage shops, and local legends. Walk the famous St. Louis Walk of Fame, hear stories of con men and city builders, and learn why this lively street is both a connector and a dividing line in St. Louis history.
Each route is led by passionate guides who bring the city’s past and present to life through fascinating stories, local insights, and little-known facts. Walking allows for full immersion in the areas, architecture, and atmosphere of St. Louis, making each tour an authentic and unforgettable adventure.
Location
Activity location
- St. Louis
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- 2624 N 14th St, St. Louis, MO 63106, USA | The tour meets in front of Central Print Studios. Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Metered street parking as well as non-metered parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 3159 Cherokee St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA | The tour will meet outside STL-Stylehouse Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. There is plenty of street parking along Compton or Cherokee St.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 4255 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63116, USA | The tour meets inside the park in front of Artscope Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Free street parking can be found in the park and along Arsenal St.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 5595 Grand Dr, St. Louis, MO 63112, USA | The tour meets in front of the Forest Park Visitor's Center (Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center). Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 2901 Salena St, St. Louis, MO 63118, USA | The tour meets in front of the Benton Park Cafe. Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Plenty of street parking is available in the neighborhood.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 701 Lafayette Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104, USA | The tour meets in front of the Soulard Farmers Market entrance at the corner of 8th Street & Lafayette Ave Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Metered street parking as well as non-metered parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Citygarden Sculpture Park, 801 Market St, St. Louis, MO 63101, USA | The tour will meet at the Pinocchio statue in the Citygarden Sculpture Park Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Metered street parking is available along Market Street, and there are several parking garages in the area. *Meters are only for 2-hours and the tour is 2-hours. It is highly recommended that you pay for parking via the ParkMobile app so you can add time while still on the tour if necessary.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 1227 Tamm Ave, St. Louis, MO 63139, USA | The tour meets in front of Tamm Avenue Bar. Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Street parking is available throughout the neighborhood.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 243 N Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA | The tour will meet at the corner of Maryland Plaza & Euclid Ave Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Metered street parking can be found along Euclid, Lindell, and Maryland Ave, along with several parking garages in the area. *Meters are only for 2-hours and the tour is 2-hours. It is highly recommended that you pay for parking via the ParkMobile app so you can add time while still on the tour if necessary.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 612-622 N 1st St, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA | The tour meets at the Katherine Ward Burg Garden (corner of 1st and Lucas Street). Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Laclede's Landing does not offer much street parking, but there are several paid parking lots available. The tour is also easily accessible from the Laclede's Landing Metrolink Station.
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- 1825 Macklind Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA | The tour meets at Berra Park. Your tour guide will be wearing a black t-shirt with "See STL" in white letters on the back. Plenty of street parking is available along the eastern side of Berra Park (along Macklind).
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States