Gateway Arch Tour: History and Views

Discover the Gateway Arch with a VIP tour. Enjoy historic insights, a tram ride, and panoramic views. Explore the museum for an unforgettable experience.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Kiener Plaza - Your tour begins at Kiener Plaza which offers travelers a chance to enjoy interactive fountains, lush gardens, and public art installations. Visitors can explore scenic walking paths and learn about the park’s history, making it a serene and culturally enriching urban retreat.
  • Old Courthouse - Your knowledgeable guide will…
What's Included
  • St Louis Gateway Arch (Admission Included)
  • Gateway Arch Museum (Admission Included)
  • Small Group Guided Walking Tour of St Louis
  • Pass By: Kiener Plaza and the Old Courthouse
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Explore the St. Louis Gateway Arch, where history, architecture, and stunning views unite for an unforgettable adventure.
The tour kicks off at Kiener Plaza, located just behind the historic Old Courthouse. Here, the guide will narrate the story of the Dred Scott case and its significant impact on American history. Then, hop on the tram to ascend to the…

Location
209 Walnut St
Walnut Street
Meet your guide near the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France. 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.

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Sherimm1452fs
May 14, 2026
St. Louis Walking Tour - We had a small group led by our tour guide, Chad. He was very patient as we gathered at the meeting spot. The tour lasted for 3 hours. Chad was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions throughout. He allowed us to take our time in the Old Courthouse where the famous Dred and Harriet Scott lawsuit was filed. Our tour included the admission fee to the top of the arch. This experience was extremely special for me because my brother loved the St. Cardinals baseball team. I was delighted to go see his favorite team play, especially winning against the Dodgers. I did not know that Build a Bear is headquartered here.
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Richardrt821gd
May 13, 2026
Excellent tour and great guide - The tour guide took the group through the St. Louis Cardinals stadium area and to the Arch. Guide had excellent knowledge!
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Christine_m
May 7, 2026
Great tour for first time visitors to the city! - Great tour! Did a walking tour and learned some history of the city and saw several highlights in the area.
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Klamathkennedys
May 3, 2026
Informative and chill just terrific - This was a terrific and detailed and informative walking tour that included tickets to the arch plus Chad was not only good looking but funny too I not only learned a lot but got a lot of steps in and he provided additional sights to see and learn from now I am calendaring another trip to St. Louis Thanks Chad
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Elizabeth_b
Apr 30, 2026
St Louis Arch and City tour - Fabulous tour of the area near the Arch. Chad was very knowledgeable about the history of the city, parks and buildings.
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Renee
Apr 29, 2026
A must do well visiting St Louis - Roger was our tour guide. He was great . He knew the history of down town St. Louis as well as the Arch. He made it very fun and enjoyable !
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Brian_l
Apr 25, 2026
Fascinating history - Very interesting and educational. We had not been to St. Louis before and it was a great way to learn it's history and get some exercise at the same.
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Samantha_y
Apr 24, 2026
Downtown core and more! - Great tour! We really appreciated our guide, Jim Davis, and his insight into the urban planning and civil engineering around the tour stops. It’s an excellent highlight of the downtown core and Gateway Arch for those who have never been to St. Louis We do recommend allowing some extra time to actually enjoy the Arch Museum and ride to the top. If you want to spend some time there, this is not a tour to cram in between other scheduled stops in STL.
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Madonnar136
Apr 21, 2026
Gateway to the west Arch - A wonderful experience in a very nice city of St. Louis, MO.
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Gregory_h
May 7, 2026
St Louis arch - Didn't have an experience our guide Didn't show up,?¿?????????????????????????????????????????????.????????
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From $89
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).