St. Louis: Small Group City Tour + Gateway Arch Entry + River Cruise at The Gateway Arch

St. Louis Small Group City Tour with Gateway Arch and River Cruise

This comprehensive four-hour St. Louis tour combines the city's most significant attractions with convenient hotel pickup and expert local commentary. You'll explore Forest Park, visit the stunning Cathedral Basilica, experience the iconic Gateway Arch, and cruise along the Mississippi River (March-November) whilst learning about St. Louis's role as the "Gateway to the West."

Your small group tour begins with pickup from your downtown St. Louis hotel, ensuring a hassle-free start to your day. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide shares local insights and stories that bring the city's history to life, from its founding days to its modern renaissance.

What is Included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from central St. Louis locations
• Transportation in comfortable tour vehicle
• Expert guide commentary throughout
• Gateway Arch tram ride to the top
• Gateway Arch entry and grounds access
• Mississippi River cruise (March-November, weather permitting)
• Visit to Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis
• Forest Park tour including views of St. Louis Zoo and Art Museum

Good to Know

The complete tour lasts approximately four hours and includes all transportation and admission tickets. Hotel pickup is provided from central St. Louis hotels, so be ready in your lobby at the scheduled time. The tour is wheelchair accessible, including the Gateway Arch facilities and tour vehicle.

Only bottled water is permitted on the tour vehicle, and children must be accompanied by an adult throughout. The Mississippi River cruise operates from March through November, weather permitting. During winter months, alternative indoor activities may be substituted.

Forest Park serves as one of your key stops, where you'll see one of the largest city parks in the United States. The park houses major attractions including the St. Louis Zoo and Missouri History Museum. At the Cathedral Basilica, you'll step inside to admire the remarkable mosaic artwork and distinctive architecture that makes this church truly special.