St Louis River Cruise and City Highlights Small Group Tour
Description
Discover the best of St. Louis on this guided walking tour that blends history, culture, and unforgettable city views. Begin at the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, one of the city’s most historic landmarks, before making your way to the iconic Gateway Arch. Ride to the top for breathtaking 360-degree views of the skyline and the mighty Mississippi River. Continue your walk through downtown St. Louis, passing legendary sites such as Busch Stadium, City Hall, the National Blues Museum, Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, Civil Courts, and the striking Wainwright Building. Stroll through the City Garden (Sculpture Park), where modern art and green space create a vibrant urban oasis. Round out your adventure with a narrated Gateway Riverboat Cruise, offering a unique perspective of the Arch, the Mississippi River, and the city’s evolving waterfront.
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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.
Pass by the sculpture park a 105-acre outdoor museum with forests and gardens along with 60 large-scale contemporary sculptures and installations.
Busch Stadium is the home of the St. Louis Cardinals and one of the premier baseball venues in the United States. Opened in 2006, the stadium offers spectacular views of downtown St. Louis and the iconic Gateway Arch while continuing the city’s rich baseball tradition.
Old Courthouse is one of St. Louis’s most significant historic landmarks, best known as the site where Dred and Harriet Scott first filed their freedom lawsuits and for its beautifully restored 19th-century dome and architecture.
St. Louis City Hall is an impressive French Renaissance-style building that has served as the seat of city government since 1904. Inspired by the historic Hôtel de Ville in Paris, its ornate architecture and towering clock make it one of downtown St. Louis’s most recognizable landmarks.
Civil Courts Building is one of downtown St. Louis’s most distinctive architectural landmarks, known for its striking Art Deco design and towering pyramid-shaped roof inspired by the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus. Completed in 1930, it remains a prominent symbol of the city skyline and serves as the center of the local court system.
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- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(69)
This was a great tour, it was hot but worth it. Our guide Brian was great!!! He knew his stuff. The boat was a nice rest to the walking part.
It was fantastic!! Our guide, Matt, was very knowledgeable and he kept us so engaged with his storytelling. He kept the tour at a great pace for our group. We loved it and would highly recommend this tour.
Our guide was a history teacher so he was very knowledgeable !
Great Tour! Chad was very knowledgeable and a great Guide! The ride to the top of the Arch and the views were amazing! Highly recommend this Tour!
Arianna did an Outstanding Job! She is very knowledgeable about the history of the walking tour. She was very polite and respectful.! We had a spectacular time. Thank you Arianna!
Arianna's knowledge, warmth and professionalism clearly made this walking tour something special, what a way to experience the history firsthand! 🌟
Very odd and disappointing experience. Our group comprised of 2 other couples. We all got there about 15 minutes ahead of schedule and waited around for about 30 minutes. The guide never showed up. I contacted the number given, and the operator tried at length to get ahold of the guide, who never answered. They refunded our money and then sent us the tickets to do the attractions ourself, which was nice. However, we were interested in the walking tour to actually learn something extra and to see some additional sights. I’ve done tours all over the US, and have never had an experience like this.
We’re really sorry your guide never arrived and that your group was left waiting without clear answers. It was right that your refund was handled and the tickets were sent over, but we understand that still wasn’t the experience you came for.
The tour guide never showed up. I was given a partial refund and E-tickets for my Arch ride and riverboat cruise. Missed out on everything else listed though.
We’re truly sorry your guide never showed up and that you missed the guided parts of the tour. Please contact us directly or through your booking platform so our team can review the remaining missed experience and help further
Great experience. Roger was a wealth of knowledge and eager to share. The Arch museum was spectacular as was the Old Court House. The ride up the Arch is not for the claustrophobic, but the view from the top was worth every minute of the ride up and down at 3.86 miles per hour ( inside joke here - the ride attendant, in his preparatory remarks, repeated the speed at least a dozen times). Suggestion to boat tour guide - speakers inside the cabin would help. We missed much of it. Great tour of a small section of the city.
What a fun and memorable experience that sounds like! Roger clearly made it extra special with his knowledge and enthusiasm. Thanks as well for the helpful suggestion about the boat speakers 🙂
We had a fun & educational tour around St. Louis. I am a local and learned so much! Chad was an absolutely fabulous tour guide so full of information and answered every question we threw at him. It was well organized; I have zero complaints and highly recommend!
Even as a local, that’s the best kind of tour experience! 🏙️ We’re so glad Chad made it fun and informative, and that everything felt well organized from start to finish
Great history lesson, nice walk around St. Louis. Roger was an amazing tour guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear the hotel pickup went smoothly and that you found your guide very nice and knowledgeable during the tour. 🚤
