St Louis Downtown-West Tour

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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Experience Highlights

Discover the historic essence of St. Louis by joining this tour of the west-central part of the city. This tour is led by a professional guide who is an expert in history and local culture.

You'll visit must-see sites in this Midwestern metropolis straddled by the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, including the Peabody Opera House, the old Union Station and the Campbell House Museum, among many others.

You'll see one of the top destinations for tourists to explore as they travel along the famous Route 66, which is considered the gateway to the western part of the country.

  • Explore west-central St. Louis on this historic tour.
  • Learn about the city's history and its importance in American culture with an expert guide.
  • Tour area landmarks such as the Soldiers Memorial Museum and the old Union Station train depot

What’s included

  • Tour of west-central St. Louis
  • Professional guide with historical expertise
  • Visit to emblematic places in the city

Step by Step

Experience blues, beer and barbecue at one of Route 66's most iconic stops on this tour of west-central St. Louis.

This adventure-packed metropolis of tourist attractions and unparalleled cuisine is one of the must-visit destinations in the United States.

By joining this experience, you'll walk to iconic and historic sites in the region where the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers meet, including:

  • Peabody Opera House: now renamed the Stifel Theatre, this impressive venue is the setting for major musical performances in the city.
  • Central Library: after its restoration, the Central Library retains some of its original Beaux Arts style and fused it with architectural innovations, a delight for tourists.
  • Union Station: see the former train station, once the largest in the world, now a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
  • Campbell House Museum: in this museum you will see one of the most amazing collections of furniture, paintings, clothing, letters, carriages and photographs from the mid-1880s.

You will have the opportunity to visit the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, dedicated to honouring the memory of local servicemen who have served the country in armed conflict.

On this tour, a professional guide with historical expertise will tell you about the events that have shaped the culture of St. Louis and their importance to America's identity as a nation today.

Reviews

4.8
· 550 Reviews
  • P
    P.
    5
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    Amazing tour, very enjoyable and informative throughout.
  • E
    E.
    4
    (0 Reviews)
    There are always things to learn from these tours. I highly recommend it, although you will have to do it more than once to fully immerse yourself in the history of the place.
  • E
    E.
    5
    (0 Reviews)
    Good experience despite the bad weather.
  • P
    P.
    4
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    A very complete tour of great historical value. A pity that the weather was bad on the day we had to do the walk.
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