Learn more about what makes St. Louis a great city!

Explore the fascinating history, culture, and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the city’s founding through its current development. Your experienced guides will discuss famous landmarks as well as hidden gems, stunning architectural details, and the art of historic preservation.


All tours are $15 per person.
Children under 12 are free.

Our Tours

This season, we have regularly scheduled tours on Saturdays at 9:30 am from April 5th to October 25th.

East Tour

Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the City. From the bustling riverfront of the French-American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you’ll find famous architectural and engineering marvels.

HIGHLIGHTS: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Gateway Arch | Eads Bridge | Old Post Office | Wainwright Building | Philip Johnson designed office building

West Tour

St. Louis’ grandest public buildings are a testament to the city’s ambitions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Explore their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | City Hall | Central Library | Campbell House Museum | Main Post Office | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum

What to Expect

Our goal is to provide an entertaining and educational experience for all of our guests.

2 hours / 2 Miles

Tours run between 2-2.5 hours long, and cover about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tours are also limited to only 15 guests so if it’s not on the calendar, it has sold out.

Experienced Volunteer Tour Guides

Our experienced volunteer tour leaders will introduce you to the fascinating history, culture, and rich built environment of St. Louis.

Historic Stories

We find that our guests are interested in the stories of how the buildings fit into the culture and the history of the city as well as how the buildings relate to the city.

Interested in a Private Group Tour?

We offer private tours for groups of five or more.
If you would like a specific theme, we request at least 4 weeks’ notice for us to prepare.

Are you interested in taking one of our tours on a day other than Saturday? We can set up tours on other days for groups of five or more. We can also tailor a tour to your preferences and time-frame. Tours are great for family reunions or entertaining out-of-town guests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our tours

Interested in volunteering as a tour guide? Contact Us

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