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St. Louis Walking Tour: Arch, River Cruise
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22 Ratings
St. Louis
Explore St. Louis: Ascend the Arch, stroll historic sites, and cruise the Mississippi. Discover the city’s charm and history on this guided walking tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France - The Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also known as the Old Cathedral, is a stunning historic landmark and a must-visit attraction in St. Louis. The cathedral’s beautiful stained glass windows, intricate mosaics, and impressive artwork create a serene atmosphere. It also holds significant cultural and historical importance as the first cathedral west of the Mississippi River, offering guided tours and exhibits to educate visitors on the city’s early development. In addition to its historical and cultural significance, the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France also hosts regular religious services, concerts, and other events. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant community, the cathedral provides a unique and enriching experience. - Busch Stadium - Make your way to view Busch Stadium after leaving the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France. - Laumeier Sculpture Park - Pass by the sculpture park a 105-acre outdoor museum with forests and gardens along with 60 large-scale contemporary sculptures and installations. - The Gateway Arch - The Gateway Boat Cruise in St. Louis offers a unique and exciting way to experience the city’s iconic Gateway Arch and surroundings. Passengers can relax on a modern riverboat while enjoying stunning views of the Mississippi River and the city skyline, including the impressive Gateway Arch up close. The knowledgeable crew provides informative commentary, adding historical and architectural context to the experience
What's Included
- Admission to Gateway Boat Cruise
- Laumeier Sculpture Park
- Pass several points of interest including St. Louis Union Station and National Blues Museum
- St. Louis Union Station Grand Hall
- Pass by points of interest including the Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Civil Courts
- Busch Stadium and the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
- Admission to Gateway Arch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information
Discover the heart of St. Louis with our Best of St. Louis Walking Tour, a captivating journey through the city’s iconic landmarks and rich history. Start your adventure at the historic Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, where our friendly guide will greet you.
Ascend the world-famous St. Louis Arch for breathtaking 360-degree views of the city. Then, embark on a leisurely walk past legendary sites such as Busch Stadium, City Hall, the National Blues Museum, Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, Civil Courts, Wainwright Building, and the serene Sculpture Park (City Garden). Our expert guide will provide captivating insights into each stop.
The adventure finishes with a Gateway Riverboat Cruise, offering a unique vantage point of the Gateway Arch, the Mississippi River, and the city skyline. Our crew will enhance the experience with informative commentary.
Immerse yourself in the best of St. Louis, blending history and modern charm. Book your tour today for day of exploration.
Location
209 Walnut St
Walnut Street
Meet your guide near the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France near memorial drive. Your guide will be wearing a white polo shirt with our company logo on it.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.0
(22 Ratings)
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Anthony_a
Jul 25, 2024
St Louis Arch - Fabulous place. On my bucket list
My tour guide, Mark, was tops. Friendly, helpful and knows so much. The best!
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Cecelias154
Jun 26, 2024
A great day getting to know and love St Louis - Mark was our local guide and we had a wonderful day! His walking tour was full of knowledgeable insights and years of history. We also went to the top of the Arch and had a lovely River boat ride. Mark’s love of St Louis is contagious! Now when St Louis comes up in the news we feel we really know it well.
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Jill_b
Jun 11, 2024
Walkabout was fun - The fact I was given the wrong address to park and then the time was so close made it quite the start to an experience. The guide was wonderful and knowledgeable
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Brandye812
Jun 8, 2024
A must-do! - So much great history and things to see! Melissa was amazing. Super knowledgeable and funny, with great suggestions of things to do while we are visiting.
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Mary_b
Apr 20, 2024
Nice small group tour - Melissa was a fantastic host/guide, very informative, polite and considerate. Our group was only 2 couples, so she could get to know us.
I would highly recommend this tour for someone visiting St Louis for the first time. We were able to negotiate downtown St Louis on our own afterwards .
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Srob00
May 19, 2024
Short tour - We weren’t able to do the River cruise due to the Mississippi River conditions. Understandable but this made the tour last about 2 hours. Those 2 hours were somewhat informative but obviously much shorter than anticipated. I did get a message before the tour that we would get a partial refund. However, I have yet to hear anymore about a refund. For the price that we paid, this was a very expensive 2 hours.
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Albert_m
May 7, 2024
Not the greatest experience - The tour guide Mark was professional and well spoken. The experience was nice , however the expenses for this tour was well over priced.
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Joiet249
Jun 29, 2024
Miscommunications - Due to a series of miscommunications, I did not go on the tour. After confirming it the night before and the morning of - no one came to pick me up at the pick-up spot in front of the Basilica. I even received a text that I was in the right spot. After waiting over an hour I did leave and toured the Arch on my own. That was worth it. Hopefully I do get a refund. Suggest in the communications when the plans are changing that the original ticket reservations be used to confirm validity.
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K8728vkjosev
May 6, 2024
I have the worst experience of my life I travel a lot of places this is the first time nobody show up a - I was waiting for the tour guide he never show up I said give me my money back. I'm waiting for 1 hour nobody show up,I cancel the tour
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Nr5ch9f7kc
May 4, 2024
not worth it - honestly, i’m sure Mark is a nice guy. But, he shouldn’t be doing guided tours of the city by any stretch.
I didn’t get any facts or history about the city. Was on the tour with 3 other people, and they all felt the same. We rushed through intersections, briefly stopped at some locations, and all the while in silence. we would occasionally get facts like “this is soldiers memorial. so, there’s that.”
again, i’m sure that he’s a nice guy outside of this industry. and i don’t mean this to speak negatively about him. but, paying +$140/person for someone to walk around the city with, and not be guided at all?
i’d say save your money and walk around the city yourself. and this is coming from someone who is very pro-guided tours.
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