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Walking tours of the history and architecture in Downtown St. Louis. Sat Apr - Oct. $15/person Take a two-hour guided walking tour of Downtown St. Louis!

The tours explore the rich history and architectural legacy of St. Louis, from the founding of the City through its modern development and continuing re-development. We offer THREE tours every Saturday from April through October. Tours are only $10 and no RSVPs are necessary! See times below -

WEST TOUR - Downtown Beyond the Arch - 10am - noon
The tour begins on the sidewalk outside the Grand Hal

l/valet stand entrance to Union Station just west of 18th street on Market. 1820 Market Street, 63103. Learn where Chouteau's Pond used to be and why City Hall looks so dirty. Tour also includes Peabody Opera House, Central Library, and Campbell House Museum. EAST TOUR - The heart of Downtown - 10am - noon
The tour begins on the Eastern side of The Old Courthouse facing the Arch - 11 N. 4th Street, 63102. Tour will include the Old Cathedral, the Post Office District, the Wainwright Building, and the Eads Bridge, as well as modern contributions to the City such as City Garden. NORTH TOUR - Washington Ave - 10am - noon
The tour begins at the entrance to Tigin Irish Pub - 333 Washington Ave. From there we walk up Washington taking in the sights of Missouri Athletic Club, Merchandise Mart, and International Shoe Company

22/10/2024

Saturday is your last chance this year to go on Landmarks East or West Downtown Walking Tour! Luckily, the weather will be excellent for a walk around downtown. Our experienced guides will show you a selection of our city's most interesting buildings and relate the history and the stories of the citizens and architects who built them. You'll hear fascinating stories about the development of St. Louis including the roles women and minorities played as well as our founding fathers. The history behind such architectural icons as the Old Courthouse, Wainwright Building, Old Cathedral, Eads Bridge, Union Station, Central Library, Campbell House and many other buildings will come to life!

The next public tour season begins April 5, 2025 so don’t miss this Saturday’s Tours. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

15/10/2024

This Saturday is your second to last chance to go on the Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours this season. It will be a bright sunny morning so don't miss this opportunity to hear all about the history and architecture of these buildings and the great stories of the development of St. Louis.

See these buildings and many more on Landmarks Downtown Tours, every Saturday morning through October. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

08/10/2024

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis was built in 1923 by the architecture firm of Mauren, Russell and Crowell. The building is a typical example of 1920s government buildings. It is faced with cut limestone with detailed carvings with eagles and the seals of the states that are within the bank's territory. It is just one of the many significant and architecturally interesting buildings on Landmarks' East Tour.

On Landmarks' West Tour, Campbell House offers a fabulous example of Victorian architecture. Built in 1851, the first house in the elegant Lucas Place neighborhood, it was the home of one of St. Louis' renowned fur traders.

See these buildings and many more on Landmarks Downtown Tours, every Saturday morning through October. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

02/10/2024

The Central Library building in Downtown West, designed by Cass Gilbert in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, was built in 1912 on a location formerly occupied by the St. Louis Exposition and Music Hall. The spectacular building, partially funded by Andrew Carnegie, has an oval central pavilion surrounded by four light courts. The outer facades of the free-standing building are of lightly rusticated Maine granite. The Olive Street front is disposed like a colossal arcade, with contrasting marble bas-relief panels. A projecting three-bay central block, like a pared-down triumphal arch, provides a monumental entrance.

Directly across the street to the east sits Christ Church Cathedral. The 14th Century English Gothic style building was started in 1860 but was interrupted by Civil War. It is only ten feet shorter in height than Westminster Abbey.

See both remarkable buildings and many more on the Landmarks Downtown West Walking Tour. East and West Tours are held every Saturday morning through October. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

Walking Tour. East and West Tours are held every Saturday morning through October. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

11/09/2024

St Louis has some of the most unique Downtown buildings of just about any US city. Find out fascinating details about St. Louis history, culture and architecture when you take a fun walk with our experienced guides on a Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tour every Saturday morning through October. Visit https://landmarkstours-stl.org/ for complete details and to purchase tickets.

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Take a two-hour guided walking tour of Downtown St. Louis! Our tours explore the rich history and architectural legacy of St. Louis, from the founding of the City, through its modern development and continuing re-development. We offer THREE different tours, starting in April and going through October. Tours are only $10 and tickets and more information are available on our website @ LandmarksTours-STL.org! WEST TOUR - Downtown Beyond the Arch - EVERY Saturday (Apr - Oct) 10am Learn where Chouteau's Pond used to be and why City Hall looks so dirty. The tour also includes Peabody Opera House, Central Library, and Campbell House Museum. EAST TOUR - The heart of Downtown - EVERY Saturday (Apr - Oct) 10am The tour includes the Old Cathedral, the Post Office District, the Wainwright Building, and the Eads Bridge, as well as modern contributions to the City such as City Garden.

GRAND CENTER ARTS DISTRICT TOUR - SECOND Saturday of each month (Apr - Oct) 10am. Tour the premier arts district in St. Louis starting in Midtown Alley past theaters, museums, media and educational institutions and end at Urban Chestnut’s SummerMarket. You can also arrange special tours for groups of five or more. Check out our website at LandmarksTours-StL.org.