In partnership with the Missouri History Museum, we invite you to join our bus and walking tours of St. Louis. Discover vibrant neighborhoods and iconic landmarks, including the Gateway Arch. We look forward to exploring with you!
These are ticketed events. You can purchase this event during Parent & Family Weekend registration.
SOULARD WALKING TOUR
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
Explore the rich history and gorgeous architecture of one St. Louis’ oldest n neighborhoods and visit one of the oldest farmers markets in the country. All walking tours will last about 1.5 hours not including bus travel time to starting location. Each tour route covers between 1.5 to 2 miles and will move at a leisurely pace. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
CENTRAL WEST END WALKING TOUR
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
Walk the gorgeous streets of St. Louis’ Central West End, enjoying the opulent gilded Age mansions while learning about the drastic social transitions the area has seen over the years. Tour includes a visit to St. Louis’ famed Cathedral Basilica. All walking tours will last about 1.5 hours not including bus travel time to starting location. Each tour route covers between 1.5 to 2 miles and will move at a leisurely pace. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
FOREST PARK WALKING TOUR
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
Visit one of the country’s largest urban parks and explore the history behind some of its famed institutions, enjoy the gorgeous natural landscaping, and take a trip back in time to St. Louis’s famed 1904 World’s Fair. Each tour route covers between 1.5 to 2 miles and will move at a leisurely pace. Please note: This tour leaves from campus on foot to Forest Park. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
ST. LOUIS CITY BUS TOUR
3:30pm – 5:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
A whirlwind but surprisingly in-depth trip through as much St. Louis history as we can fit into two hours! Route includes historical highlights (the Arch!) as well as visits to hidden gems throughout both north and south St. Louis. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
BLACK HISTORY BUS TOUR
3:30pm – 5:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
Led by guides from 4theVille, this is a two-hour tour through the rich, complicated, and inspiring African American history of our city. Includes stops downtown and in the historic Ville neighborhood. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
DELMAR DIVIDE BUS TOUR
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
This bus tour visits historic neighborhoods throughout both north and south St. Louis, exploring the evolution of 20th-century racial divides, how they were perpetuated, and how they affect us all today. The past and present are illustrated through themes of disinvestment, housing vacancy, white flight, and more in neighborhoods such as Dutchtown, Benton Park, Mill Creek Valley, St. Louis Place, and The Ville. In exploring this complex topic, guides will provide space for dialogue and reflection throughout this meaningful experience. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
CHEROKEE STREET WALKING TOUR
3:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
St. Louis is a city steeped in soul and grit, and no place proves it more than Cherokee Street. Once known as the downtown of the South Side, this colorful 1.5-mile stretch transcends political, socioeconomic, and cultural boundaries like no other, reflecting the overall dynamics of the larger city around it. All walking tours will last about 1.5 hours not including bus travel time to starting location. Each tour route covers between 1.5 to 2 miles and will move at a leisurely pace. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
FOREST PARK WALKING TOUR
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
Visit one of the country’s largest urban parks and explore the history behind some of its famed institutions, enjoy the gorgeous natural landscaping, and take a trip back in time to St. Louis’s famed 1904 World’s Fair. Each tour route covers between 1.5 to 2 miles and will move at a leisurely pace. Please note: This tour leaves from campus on foot to Forest Park. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.
THE HILL WALKING TOUR
4:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Departs from Alumni House Parking Lot
In many ways, St. Louis’s famous Hill neighborhood exemplifies the immigrant experience of the early 20th century. Learn about the people who called the area home before the Northern Italians arrived, find hidden pieces of history, and experience the entrepreneurial energy that is fueling the Hill’s success today. Like so many other St. Louis neighborhoods, the Hill’s history is a complicated mix of tradition and bigger social forces at play. Hosted in partnership with the Missouri History Museum.