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Private Tours & Attractions in St. Louis

Fully private, fully customizable tours in St. Louis — plus the top attractions to see, each with its own guide. Tell us what matters to you and we'll build the day around it.

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About St. Louis

St. Louis sits where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi, a location that made it the historic gateway to the American West — a role the Gateway Arch, the city's defining monument, was built to commemorate. At 630 feet, it's the tallest arch in the world and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, designed by architect Eero Saarinen, with a tram inside that carries visitors up to an observation deck at the top.

Below the Arch, the Mississippi River itself remains central to the city's identity, and a riverboat cruise gives a very different perspective on the skyline and the Arch than viewing it from the ground. Forest Park, the site of the 1904 World's Fair, is larger than New York's Central Park and holds several of the city's major museums and the St. Louis Zoo, all with free admission — a legacy of the fair that St. Louis has maintained ever since.

Downtown around the Arch is compact, but Forest Park sits a few miles west — a private tour lets you combine the riverfront, the Arch, and Forest Park's museums and grounds into a single, well-paced day.

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Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — St. Louis

Best Time to Visit

April through June and September through October bring St. Louis's most comfortable weather for both the riverfront and Forest Park. Summers are hot and humid, often exceeding 32°C (90°F).

Getting Around

The Gateway Arch and downtown riverfront are walkable together, but Forest Park is several miles west — a private vehicle covers the distance efficiently and gets you to more of the park's museums in a day.

Weather & What to Pack

Summers are hot and humid; sun protection matters both downtown and in Forest Park's open grounds. Spring and fall are mild and the most comfortable seasons for a full day outdoors.

Money & Tipping

The US dollar is used throughout, and 18–20% is standard tipping at restaurants. Contactless card and mobile payment are widely accepted.

Free Museums

Forest Park's major museums, including the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, and the St. Louis Zoo, offer free general admission — a legacy of the 1904 World's Fair that the city has preserved ever since.

Local Tips

The Gateway Arch's tram to the observation deck can involve a wait at busy times — arriving earlier in the day or booking ahead makes for a shorter line and a cooler ride up in summer.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About St. Louis

One to two days covers the Gateway Arch, a Mississippi River cruise, and Forest Park's museums and grounds at a comfortable pace, with a single private-tour day able to combine the Arch and Forest Park.
630 feet — the tallest arch in the world and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere, designed by architect Eero Saarinen and completed in 1965.
Yes — a tram inside each leg carries visitors up to an observation deck at the top, with views over the Mississippi River, downtown St. Louis, and the surrounding region.
Yes — Forest Park itself and most of its major museums, including the St. Louis Art Museum and the St. Louis Zoo, offer free general admission, a tradition dating back to the 1904 World's Fair held on the grounds.
Yes — Forest Park in St. Louis is larger than New York's Central Park, and it hosted the 1904 World's Fair, whose legacy includes the park's free museums and cultural institutions today.
April through June and September through October, when temperatures are mild. Summers are hot and humid, often exceeding 32°C (90°F).
To commemorate St. Louis's historic role as the gateway to the American West during 19th-century westward expansion, given its location where the Missouri River meets the Mississippi.

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