Downtown-East Walking Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks
4.9
15 Ratings
St. Louis
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Discover the architectural heritage at the city’s core. From the lively shores of the French-American businessmen, to the towering high-rises of the 20th century, renowned architectural and engineering wonders await you.
What's Included
- A curated, guided tour of highlighted downtown buildings.
What's Not Included
- No transportation is provided.
Additional Information
Starting with its roots as a French fur-trading spot, followed by its evolution into the fourth largest city in the country, the city’s early history can be traced through the historic architecture at its core. Discover the beginnings of the ‘Mound City’, from the vivacious riverfront instigated by French-American businesspersons to the renowned historical fiscal and retail districts of the City. These areas are replete with renowned architectural and engineering wonders. Featured sites include the Old Courthouse, Old Cathedral, Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, Old Post Office, Wainwright Building, and the Philip Johnson-designed office building.
- This is a two-mile walking tour
Location
Old Courthouse
North 4th Street
We meet on the East steps of the courthouse facing The Arch.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(15 Ratings)
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Discover746706
Oct 2, 2023
Insightful Downtown Walking Tour - Richard was a wonderful tour guide walking us around St. Louis landmarks and describing the history of the buildings. We learned so much about the start of St. Louis. I highly recommend, especially if you love architecture and history!
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E3192librians
Sep 10, 2023
Fun tour - Tim was friendly and enthusiastic about the city of St Louis. A wonderful tour guide. The walk was easy and covered about 1.5 miles around the Arch.
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Kenneth
Sep 3, 2023
Experienced guide makes the tour worth it. - Our guide was a wealth of information and made this tour worth it. A former teacher and seasoned educator, he mixed historical references with current events and personal experience.
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Heatherh974
Sep 3, 2023
Wonderful Tour - Learned so much - Our tour guide Richard was full of knowledge about all things St. Louis, having been born and raised here. Lots of great sites and lots of interesting facts. Would plan for 3 hours if you are trying to coordinate a visit to the Arch.
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Salotrip
Jun 24, 2023
downtown Saint Louis - wonderful walk and visit, Full with valuable information.
The guide was very knowledgable, interesting and nice person. Really reccomended
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94erinh
Aug 4, 2022
Great way to learn St. Louis history - My sister and I did the architectural walking tour east and had an amazing time. Our tour guides were a husband and wife team The Hoffmanns. They were so knowledgeable and fun! I learned so much about a city that I’ve lived by and visit often my whole life. I totally recommend this tour and The Hoffmanns. You can’t beat the price of only $10. And when we tried to tip the Hoffmanns they refused and asked us to donate directly to landmark instead. We had such a great time that we are planning a west tour next.
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Chanty_s
Jul 17, 2022
So much more than just a tour - Warren and Sharon were so personable, knowledgeable, and fun. They made the city come alive for us and showed us so many cool and interesting places.
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Ameiklej
Nov 1, 2021
WONDERFUL walking tour of STL - Sharon and Warren were absolutely wonderful tour guides! I have lived in STL on and off for a few years. I was surprised at how much I learned. Even with the tour being just over 2 hours, the time flew by due to the engagement and passion Warren and Sharon had for the information they were sharing about STL. I would recommend this tour to ANY visitors or STL residents. It was a wonderful look at STL history! Thank you Sharon and Warren!
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Judy_m
Jun 12, 2023
History of St Louis - Guide was very informative. I will view St Louis in a new light.
It did run over so I missed the end of walk to get to next my next event.
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Kelly_d
Jun 12, 2022
Good tour - Glenn was a friendly and passionate tour guide. I enjoyed the tour. I especially enjoyed hearing his perspective as someone who has lived in the city for a long time.
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