Top Missouri Cultural Tours

Ideal for first-time visitors and history buffs, this St. Louis true crime walking tour gives you an introduction to St. Louis’ Soulard Neighborhood, known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations, while diving deep into the area’s history. Revisit the days of armed bank robberies, voting riots, bloody duels, and prohibition gangsters while listening to stories from your guide as you pass by historic homes, starting at Molly's bar and ending near Soulard Farmers Market.

Walk through the soul of the city and discover it’s iconic landmarks. Go at your own pace, anytime. You'll see the biggest monument, one of the oldest cathedrals west of the Mississippi, the most historic civil rights trials and the most beautiful art. You’ll see that and hear the stories of the people that made the this city. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime.

See a vibrant side of Kansas City on a walking tour with a native Kansas City local. You’ll see and learn things you’d likely not discover alone. Uncover the history of jazz in KC, visit some of its musical venues and landmarks and learn about the civil rights movement in the city, which was a center of the fight African American rights in the Midwest.

Discover the Riverfront City with a self-guided walking-and-driving audio tour that moves at your pace! Explore the Gateway Arch and the surrounding landmarks, including the Old Courthouse, the Basilica, and the Customs House. Along the way, you’ll hear the many tales that live on here, from Lewis and Clark to the history of the Blues. Then, drive into Forest Park to see the World’s Fair Pavilion, wave hello to the animals at the zoo, and finish up the day at the Art Museum. Pause where you want, skip what you don't, and explore the stories that interest you most. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route.

Discover the iconic Gateway Arch with our self-guided audio tour! Explore the history and significance of this architectural marvel and its role in westward expansion. Stroll through the park, learn about the Old Courthouse, and enjoy views of the Mississippi River while our guides share fascinating stories about the region's past and the making of the Arch. Perfect for history buffs, families, and adventurers, this tour brings the Gateway Arch to life. Simply download, plug in your headphones, and immerse yourself in the story of this national treasure! *Download the Shaka Guide app to access the purchased tours*

Experience Kansas City's jazz soul and BBQ legacy with your self-guided tour, allowing you to explore the heart of America's Midwest at your own pace. Begin at the 1914 Beaux-Arts Union Station where 679,000 soldiers passed through during WWI, now restored with Science City, the interactive Rail Experience, and the ten-story H&R Block Observation Deck offering city views. Cross Main Street to the Liberty Memorial, the nation's only official WWI museum and memorial rising 217 feet, where the Fusion Collection includes 75,000 artifacts documenting a war that reshaped the modern world. Wander through the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District where Charlie Parker was born in 1920. Stroll the Country Club Plaza, America's first planned shopping center opened in 1923. Visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with the iconic 48-foot shuttlecocks on the lawn, and the Kansas City Crossroads Arts District with its First Friday Art Walk drawing 20,000 monthly.

Learn about the sights and stories of Kansas City—and spot some of its major arts attractions—on this small-group Segway tour. After getting acquainted with your Segway during an included training session, follow your guide through the streets. Listen as they point out important landmarks and sights of interest that tell the tale of this eclectic city, including public artworks, historic landmarks, and more.

Step into the haunted heart of Kansas City on a family-friendly ghost tour through historic downtown, where grand hotels, old theaters, forgotten neighborhoods, and local legends reveal a darker side of the City of Fountains. You’ll hear chilling stories tied to some of Kansas City’s most storied landmarks, including the historic Coates House Hotel, the quiet streets of Quality Hill, the Folly Theater, Hotel Phillips, the Savoy Hotel, and the legendary Muehlebach Hotel. Along the way, your guide will share tales of ghostly brides, phantom footsteps, mysterious figures in windows, haunted hotel rooms, tragic fires, and spirits said to linger long after the city has moved on. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or think you already know the city, Ghosts of Kansas City will show you the streets, buildings, and stories most people walk past without ever noticing.

Embark on a journey through Kansas City’s rich history! From gunslingers and gangsters to pioneers and presidents, you’ll walk in the footsteps of the legendary characters of KC. Over 1.5 to 2 hours, this walking tour takes you on a journey through our city - starting in the historic River Market and guiding you to the heart of downtown. Learn about the legendary Wild West outlaw Jesse James and the massive roles that Kansas City icons played in art, music, and politics. Listen and explore as our guides share sites and stories that make Kansas City one of a kind.

Experience the best of downtown St. Louis on a private walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore historic streets, scenic plazas, and iconic landmarks as you discover how the city became a gateway to the American West. Walk through the heart of the city and see architectural highlights, historic buildings, and vibrant public spaces while hearing stories of riverfront life, early expansion, and the people who shaped St. Louis’ identity. With a relaxed pace and a personalized approach, this private tour is perfect for first-time visitors, history lovers, families, and curious travelers looking for an engaging introduction to one of the Midwest’s most dynamic cities.

Step beneath Kansas City and discover a hidden world unlike any other. Travel through a 270-million-year-old limestone mine transformed into a thriving underground industrial park. As you drive through miles of underground roadways, you'll see warehouses, offices, distribution centers, and businesses operating in a naturally climate-controlled environment. Learn about the region's limestone mining history, the engineering behind underground development, and why companies choose to operate below ground. From energy efficiency to protection from extreme weather, this behind-the-scenes experience offers a rare look at one of Kansas City's most unique attractions.

Step into the darker side of Kansas City on an adults-only ghost tour through historic downtown, where grand hotels, old theaters, political power, jazz-age glamour, hidden vice, and haunted legends collide. Explore the city’s unsettling history — the Kansas City built behind closed doors, in hotel rooms, saloons, gambling halls, backroom offices, and places where respectable people went when they were tired of being respectable. Hear chilling stories of ghostly brides, deadly fires, phantom footsteps, mysterious deaths, Prohibition-era secrets, corruption, brothels, gambling, scandals, and spirits that refuse to stay buried. Designed for guests ages 16 and older, this tour is spooky, atmospheric, and a little more honest about Kansas City’s past. It is not graphic for shock value, but it does explore the adult themes that shaped the city after dark: death, betrayal, corruption, prostitution, drinking, gambling, political machines, and the private sins history tried to bury.

Don’t let St. Louis’ most fascinating side elude you. On this small-group walking tour, you’ll see the city come to life as you explore on foot with your guide, traveling from architectural masterpiece to historical icon to engineering marvel. Showcasing the city’s French-American history (and former status as the fourth-biggest city in the country), you’ll get a fresh look at this “Gateway to the West.”

The tour will take you through the heart of downtown, showcasing iconic landmarks, historic buildings, and public art that tell the story of Kansas City's growth and cultural significance. We'll start our journey at the Mark Twain statue in historic downtown and end at the Abraham Lincoln and Tad statue near the State Capitol. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires and feel free to stop for lunch then continue.

Explore The Hill, St. Louis's legendary "Little Italy", on a private walking tour through one of the most authentic Italian-American neighborhoods in the US. Your guide Wayne takes you on a journey of the mom-and-pop shops, bakeries, delis, and restaurants that have made The Hill a food destination for over a century. You will share signature tastings at multiple stops. Think Toasted Ravioli, St. Louis-style pizza, and Gioia's Deli's famous hot salami subs. Between bites, you'll walk the neighborhood streets and hear the stories of the immigrant families who built The Hill and kept it thriving for generations — from the Italian flag fire hydrants to the bocce courts to the homes that produced baseball legends like Yogi Berra and Joe Garagiola. This is The Hill the way locals experience it — not from a bus window. Shared food tastings are included at multiple stops. Individual drinks and gelato are available for purchase also. Benvenuto in Collina! (Welcome to The Hill)

Book this private tour of St. Louis, where you’ll have a guide all to yourself, and won’t need to stick with any large groups. You’ll visit St. Louis’s highlights, plus find some more secret places you wouldn’t find on a self-guided tour. Check out the Gateway Arch, Basilica of St. Louis, the Wainwright Building, and much more. Feel free to customize this tour, since it is just for you and your private group.

Explore the earth’s prehistoric animal kingdom with a visit to the Branson Dinosaur Museum. Marvel at 45 life-size replicas modeled on real dinosaur bones that include well-known creatures like the towering tyrannosaurus rex to the tiny, four-winged microrapter. Bring the whole family for a self-guided tour and learn about these prehistoric animals at your own pace.

This private food tasting walking tour reveals Saint Louis through culinary heritage. Discover flavors shaped by diverse cultural influences. Walk through historic downtown where classic architecture meets evolving cuisine. Taste local specialties while learning how traditions developed over generations. Pause at Citygarden where art and atmosphere enhance each moment. Continue to Washington Square Park and enjoy refined bites in a calm setting. How did migration and history shape these distinctive flavors? This experience blends gastronomy with cultural storytelling. Each taste reflects a deeper connection to the city’s identity. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

If you’re looking for a great introduction to St. Louis but don’t have a full day to spare, this St. Louis Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour is the perfect choice. This walking tour of St. Louis takes you to some of the most popular landmarks of the city like Union Station, Stifel Theatre, Soldiers Memorial Military Museum, and Central Library. Plus, a guide tells you commentary about the city as you go.

Skip the crowds and enjoy an exclusive private tour designed for your group alone. Step into the cultural heart of Kansas City on this immersive 3-hour walking experience, where history, architecture, and artistic legacy come together. Wander through the iconic Country Club Plaza, a district inspired by classical Spanish design, showcasing elegant architectural detail and timeless urban planning. Continue your journey into the city’s rich artistic heritage with visits to renowned museums, where centuries of creativity—from classical influences to modern expression—tell stories of cultural evolution and identity. Stroll through beautifully curated sculpture gardens and admire striking neoclassical elements that reflect enduring artistic traditions. Conclude your experience in a მშვიდ, thoughtfully designed park that honors local legacy and community vision. This tour offers more than sightseeing—it’s a refined exploration of Kansas City’s cultural depth and story of civilization.

With more fountains than any city except Rome, with lock-covered bridges, opera houses, and a jazz history for the ages, Kansas City’s romantic side is no secret. On this private tour, you’ll follow your local guide to all the Valentine-worthy spots, learning their sometimes-spicy secrets, snapping photos, and getting sensuously spellbound in the city.

Prepared to be guided through historic Hannibal on an adventure fit for Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer. You'll see the sites linked to Mark Twain, where he lived, and hear about the people. You'll see places that inspired his famous books and characters. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. Why choose this tour? Great price for a great experience! See the sites at your own pace. The tour is location aware and plays as you walk. Stop anytime. Continue anytime. The tour negver expires, go anytime and listen again after you leave.

You might not think about wine when you think about Missouri, but the state has a long history of winemaking that you can learn about and enjoy for yourself on this food and wine tour from Branson. Visit wineries and distilleries in this area of the Ozarks for wine tastings and spirit samples, plus enjoy a 3-course dinner with views of Lake Taneycomo.