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Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours: History, Culture, Architecture and Exercise: What could be better on a Saturday morning? Explore the fascinating history, culture and architectural legacy of Downtown St. Louis from the city's founding through its current development. We offer tours every Saturday morning, April through mid-November. Tours are limited to 15 people and last about 2 and a half hours, covering about two miles at a leisurely pace. Tickets are $15 and are available on our website (children under 12 are free). EAST TOUR: Explore the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling Riverfront of the French-America entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century, you'll find famous architectural and engineering marvels, including these highlights and more: Old Courthouse | Old Cathedral | Eads Bridge | Gateway Arch | Old Post Office | Wainwright 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, including these highlights and more: Union Station | Stifel Theatre | Central Library | City Hall | Campbell House | Soldiers Memorial Military Museum Purchase Tickets in advance at: https://landmarks-stl.org/events-2/tours/TripAdvisor Rating:
88 Reviews | Write a ReviewUnique and Sweet
Reviewed By Mary S November 2025We absolutely loved our tour guide - he was so knowledgeable and seemed like just the right person to talk about the history of Philadelphia. We were also very lucky that when we had issues locating...
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Reviewed By mackns October 2024Warren and Sharon are great tour leaders. We learned a lot and laughed a lot. I now know my hometown far better than I did before the tour. We'lk take the "east" tour in the spring.
Full ReviewWest and East tours are great!
Reviewed By 973marilynv May 2023These tours are so interesting! St Louis has so much interesting history and unique beautiful architecture! Well worth the time for tourists and locals.The volunteer guides know and love what they...
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10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., April-October, Rain or shine.
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88 Reviews | Write a ReviewUnique and Sweet
Reviewed By Mary S November 2025We absolutely loved our tour guide - he was so knowledgeable and seemed like just the right person to talk about the history of Philadelphia. We were also very lucky that when we had issues locating...
Full ReviewEducational Fun
Reviewed By mackns October 2024Warren and Sharon are great tour leaders. We learned a lot and laughed a lot. I now know my hometown far better than I did before the tour. We'lk take the "east" tour in the spring.
Full ReviewWest and East tours are great!
Reviewed By 973marilynv May 2023These tours are so interesting! St Louis has so much interesting history and unique beautiful architecture! Well worth the time for tourists and locals.The volunteer guides know and love what they...
Full Review