• Eureka Springs Historical Downtown - Uncover the Hidden Secrets of Eureka Springs! Experience a unique and engaging perspective on the history and folklore of Arkansas’ most intriguing city. Delve into the origins of the magical healing waters and the sacred Indian springs. Discover the construction of the unique civil engineering marvel and the boomtown that shaped the city at the close of the 19th Century.

Learn about the many vibrant characters who passed through Eureka Springs, including the renowned temperance advocate Carrie Nation, notable doctors like Alva Jackson and Norman Baker, the infamous Starr gang bank robbers, and much more.

Wear comfortable walking shoes as you journey through history, exploring the quirky and creative corners that make Eureka Springs so enchanting. This is an opportunity to see Eureka Springs in a way that even locals may not have noticed.

• Basin Spring Park - Visitors will walk above the Park to view the original site of the Basin Park Spring, used for healing in the 1880s.

They will also see the current location of the Spring in the park’s basin.

• Eureka Springs Historical Downtown - Visitors will walk to the Flatiron Building to learn about the history of this iconic (and most photographed) site and its intriguing secret.

Following this, they will proceed to the site of the first bank robbery involving a vehicle, hear stories about the three fires, and learn about the Prohibition Era in Downtown Eureka Springs.

Continuing down a hidden set of steps that is also a platted street, they will learn about Carrie Nation, who delivered her final temperance speech before passing away in Kansas.

• Harding Spring and Pocket Park - Discover the true history of Lovers Leap and the Palace Hotel at this tour stop.
• Main Street Eureka Springs - At the tour’s conclusion, guests will enjoy the final story in comfort, regardless of the weather, and have the chance to purchase souvenirs and water.

• A researched historical tour focusing on Downtown’s cultural and geographical heritage

• Bottled water
• Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
• Good walking shoes
• Gratuities for Local guide

Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour

Experience the charm of Eureka Springs, where the entire town is a masterpiece and each location shares a captivating tale. Meander by four renowned springs, stunning public art, and breathtaking Victorian architecture. Uncover the mysteries of our hidden narratives and witness Eureka’s history come alive—from its Indigenous origins to its vibrant days as a bustling bathhouse town filled with outlaws, healers, and visionaries. Wander through downtown and into the delightful “silk stocking” district, where picturesque homes adorn picturesque streets. Discover murals, mosaics, grand hotels, and the historic Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library.

Join us for a stroll through our ageless mountain village—immersing yourself in the beauty, culture, and enchantment that make Downtown Eureka Springs truly memorable.

• Dogs welcome

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.