Shepherd of the Hills Historic Tour
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Branson, USA
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the 160-acre (67.8-hectare) farm in Branson during this Shepard of the Hills Historic Tour without the need to walk or book transport. Ride with an Ozark native guide on a Jeep-drawn tram through the farm and visit popular historical sites like Inspiration Point, Old Matt's Cabin, and Morgan Church. A guide knows the history of Harold Bell Wright's life and book well to provide excellent commentary along the way.
- Visit the historical setting of Harold Bell Wright's novel, including Inspiration Point
- Perfect for families—ride through the area by a Jeep-drawn tram
- A guide knows the history of the Shepherd of the Hills book well
- A short duration time is great for travelers who are short on time
What's Included
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 5585 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616, USA
Tour guide will meet the guests at the Shepherd of the Hills Ticket office located at the Main Entrance to Shepherd of the Hills.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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The Shepherd of the Hills
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Please call local supplier after purchase confirmation to confirm time
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
based on 74 reviews
Chester_H, Apr 2026
Excellent tour with Cowboy John. What a great storyteller and performer! The tour made us wanting to come back.
Amber_M, Oct 2024
Tour guide very friendly and knowledgeable. The history of the farm and surrounding area had me buying the book before I left.
Sharon_S, Oct 2024
Lots of information, knowledgeable and friendly guide. Have great insight into the Shepherd of the Hills book, the characters and locale.
Bruce_O, Aug 2024
John was a terrific guide and so knowledgeable about the history of the area. He went above and beyond our expectations and had a great personality.
Bernard_M, Aug 2024
Viator sent me to a house in a neighborhood to get my tix. You are better just to walk up to tour and get your tickets. I didn't need hustled . Or free rooms so I I can listen to a pitch on a condo
Carol_F, Jul 2024
Cowboy John's family has been connected with the Shepherd of the Hills story for generations. It was awesome to have first hands a account of the story
Laura_N, Jun 2024
The guide was EXCELLENT! Very informative and would highly recommend He spoke not only about the history but his own experience and family history associated with the story. Loved it!
Lucinda_O, Jun 2024
Our tour guide, John Fullerton, was the most knowledgeable and fun guide ever! Partly due to generations of his family being involved with the property and his love for it! He also sings with 'Sons of the Pioneers'. WOW! It was a fun ride through history!
Wendy_B, May 2024
What a great history tour cowboy John was very informative. Friendly and nice. Enjoyed the history. Hearing how the building gets on fire is pretty cool.
Elaine_O, Apr 2024
John our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the location, history and facts of this tour. It was very enjoyable, and our group happened to be small, so we had a more personal experience and probably got to see a few things that others would not. It was really great to learn about the history of the Shepherd of the Hills, and we all bought the book too!
Bonnie_C, Apr 2024
Catfish was our guide. He made the tour most interesting with his encyclopedic information and vast array of experiences. My favorite parts were investigating the old post office and cabin with the numerous gadgets and furniture.
Victoria_W, Oct 2023
The guide, Emily, was excellent. The scenery was beautiful. I would recommend familiarizing yourself with the story of The Shepherd of the Hills as this would make the tour more meaningful. Overall fun experience
Debra_G, Oct 2023
Uncle Matt’s cabin and the marvelous view are well worth the visit. It’s also historically informational
Marcy_P, Oct 2023
We enjoyed the tour, with all the interesting history shared. The tour is perfect for people with difficulty walking. The view at the top of Inspiration Point was fabulous. I feel it was one of the best values in Branson.
jeff_a, Sep 2023
John was our tour guide. He was a wealth of information about all the historical details and his passion was very evident in his presentation. We say to everyone that you need to go on the tour!
Response from Host, Sep 2023
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Judith_S, Aug 2023
Cowboy John was extremely knowledgable and engaging. Fascinating history of the area and the book. We had a lot of fun.
Carol_D, Aug 2023
I loved seeing the inside of Matt’s and Mollys house-It was the one thing I wanted to see-I can’t imagine living in such a small space but they did it
SAMUEL_G, Jun 2023
going through the old cabin and John's knowledge of everything. Touring the play are, both front and back.
Linda_D, Jun 2023
The tram tour rated high on our list of most enjoyable . Guide definitely knew the history of the area.
Virginia_C, Oct 2021
Our guide was fabulous…. A local who knew relatives of characters from the book Shephard of the Hills. If you have read the book, this is a must include with your Branson trip.
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