St Louis Premium Driving Tour With St Louis Arch & River Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Begin your journey at the iconic Gateway Arch, where you’ll ride to the top for an unforgettable experience with sweeping 360-degree views of St. Louis and the surrounding landscape.

Next, explore the Gateway Arch National Park, home to exhibits and interactive displays that highlight the history and significance of this world-famous monument.

From there, enjoy a relaxing Gateway Riverboat Cruise (seasonal, March–November) aboard a modern riverboat, offering a unique perspective of the city from the Mississippi River.

Continue past the historic Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, one of the city’s oldest and most stunning cathedrals.

Finally, your guide will lead you on a scenic city drive, passing notable landmarks such as Busch Stadium, City Hall, Tower Grove Park, the St. Louis Art Museum, and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis.

Please note: The riverboat cruise is not included during the off-season (November–March).

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Complimentary Hotel Pick-Up and Drop-Off in Downtown St Louis

St Louis Gateway Arch (Admission Included)

St Louis Boat Cruise (Included in Admission) (Available: March–November)

Guided Walking Tour of the Gateway Arch National Park Exhibits

Guided Narrated Driving Tour of St Louis

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

Your guide will pick you up at your hotel. The first stop is at the St. Louis Arch where you will ascend to the top of the arch for a 360 degree view of St. Louis

30 minutes • Admission Included

Drive by the Basilica, this cathedral is a stunning historic landmark and a must-visit attraction in St. Louis.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Best of St. Louis Small Group Tour w/St Louis Arch & River Cruise

Pickup included

Optional Helicopter Ride

Helicopter ride over St. Louis: The helicopter add-on will replace the city drive
Pickup included

Reviews

4.38

89 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful Tour guide
Adriana M,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chad H is a great tour guide he’s knowledgeable and provided great facts about the sights we visited. He was polite , friendly and a good ambassador for St Louis.
Like sardines in a can
Anna L,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00
Four adults plus driver don't fit in a Chevy Equinox. We refused the sardine experience and had to find other ways to explore St Louis
Tour of St Louis
enterline,
Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enjoyed are guide, very informed. He genuinely seemed to care about are enjoyment . We would ask for our guide again
Great tour with excellent guide!
Texan1023,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide,Mark, picked us up at our hotel as scheduled and began our tour of downtown St. Louis. He showed us all the sites and had an interesting and informative comments about the city and its history. He escorted us to the entrances of the cruise and arch and made sure we arrived on time He was waiting at the exit of each of these these two activities and walked us back to his car. Top notch all the way.
Excellent Guide(Chad)...
Monica G,
Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent Guide(Chad) Boat ride not very interesting City tour excellent Arch terrific as was seeing the Basilica
Absolutely amazing tour guide
karenpY8948UJ,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide was Chad, he was simply amazing! He told us so much about St. Louis. It was just the best tour we have ever gone on. We def will be back and will rebook with him!
Very comprehensive tour
D5573ZCbrendal,
Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide was knowledgeable and easy to understand. My husband wears hearing aides and heavy accents are hard for him. It was comprehensive and easy to follow! Wear comfy shoes!
A Must Do when in St Louis!
Sheila B,
Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mark was absolutely amazing! He took us throughout the downtown and midtown areas. He made sure to we enjoyed every minute!
downtown St. Louis
Dale B,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very good, very informative! No pressure, no worries. Our guide, Matthew, was awesome! We definitely recommend this tour 🙂 Thank you!
Small Tours St Louis.
Tour36107776806,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The tour was amazing. Our Tour Guide was Ms Melissa. She is extremely knowledgeable and accommodating. Wonderful and on time. Never missed a stop the entire tour. Knew her St Louis history. Highly recommend this tour and leave the driving and parking to the professionals. Never rushed and enjoyed time on tour. Enjoyed having someone else drive and take us around to sites we might have missed. Worry Free tour. Worth every penny. We love small tours. Easy day.