Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour
Overview
From its origins as a French fur-trading post to the 4th largest city in the country, the early history can be told through the architectural legacy of the heart of the city. Learn the origins of the ‘Mound City’, from the bustling riverfront of the French-American entrepreneurs through the historic financial and retail districts of the City, you’ll find famous architectural and engineering marvels. Highlights: Old Courthouse, Old Cathedral, Gateway Arch, Eads Bridge, Old Post Office, Wainwright Building, Philip Johnson-designed office building.
What's Included
- A curated, guided tour of highlighted downtown buildings.
- No transportation is provided.
Meeting Location
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
500 Chestnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63101, USA
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Downtown St. Louis (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a two-mile walking tour. Wear walking shoes and bring water for your own comfort.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-153229P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- A curated, guided tour of highlighted downtown buildings.
- No transportation is provided.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a two-mile walking tour. Wear walking shoes and bring water for your own comfort.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- A curated, guided tour of highlighted downtown buildings.
- No transportation is provided.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- This is a two-mile walking tour. Wear walking shoes and bring water for your own comfort.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
