St Louis River Cruise and City Highlights Small Group Tour
Overview
Discover the best of St. Louis on this guided walking tour that blends history, culture, and unforgettable city views. Begin at the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, one of the city’s most historic landmarks, before making your way to the iconic Gateway Arch. Ride to the top for breathtaking 360-degree views of the skyline and the mighty Mississippi River.
Continue your walk through downtown St. Louis, passing legendary sites such as Busch Stadium, City Hall, the National Blues Museum, Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, Civil Courts, and the striking Wainwright Building. Stroll through the City Garden (Sculpture Park), where modern art and green space create a vibrant urban oasis.
Round out your adventure with a narrated Gateway Riverboat Cruise, offering a unique perspective of the Arch, the Mississippi River, and the city’s evolving waterfront.
What's Included
- Pass By: Busch Stadium and the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
- St Louis Gateway Boat Cruise (Admission Included)
- Pass by points of interest including the Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Civil Courts.
- Small Group Guided Tour (Max 10 Guests)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Location
209 Walnut Street
St. Louis, MO 63102, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (pass by)
Citygarden Sculpture Park (pass by)
Busch Stadium (pass by)
Old Courthouse
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis City Hall (pass by)
Civil Courts Building (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-87115P63
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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).
- Pass By: Busch Stadium and the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France.
- St Louis Gateway Boat Cruise (Admission Included).
- Pass by points of interest including the Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Civil Courts.
- Small Group Guided Tour (Max 10 Guests).
- Gratuities (optional).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There 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 St Louis River Cruise and City Highlights Small Group Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 St Louis River Cruise and City Highlights Small Group 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
- Pass By: Busch Stadium and the Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France
- St Louis Gateway Boat Cruise (Admission Included)
- Pass by points of interest including the Magnolia Hotel, Federal Reserve Bank, and the Civil Courts.
- Small Group Guided Tour (Max 10 Guests)
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
