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Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving & walking audio tour as you visit the dazzling views, architectural marvels, and plenty of riverfront culture greet you in St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. Entering the Gateway Arch National Park near the historic Old Courthouse, you’ll see fantastic views of the famous Arch, then explore landmarks like the Cathedral Basilica and Kiener Plaza Park on foot. The driving portion of our tour takes you through the sprawling Forest Park to see the Zoo, World’s Fair Pavilion, Fish Hatchery, and the Art Museum.
Explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places you enjoy and skipping the rest.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a tour guide along for the drive
Purchase one tour per vehicle.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the green flag marker at Chestnut St & N 7th St (701 Market St), near Kiener Plaza and the Gateway Arch. You can also join anywhere along the route. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
Itinerary
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Visitors can tour the museum inside this slice of history. It’s a true St. Louis treasure, with a surprising connection to Sacagawea and the Lewis and Clark expedition, and it has witnessed generations of riverfront culture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the original site of the 1904 St. Louis Fair at this peaceful pool nestled inside Forest Park. Marvel at eight lit fountains spraying high into the air with Art Hill in the background - making this the perfect spot for some group photos of your trip!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Old Courthouse
Your gateway into the Gateway Arch National Park - and home to one of the most infamous court cases in American history. The story of how this building nearly got torn down is just as gripping as the trials held inside it.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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One of the city's crown jewels - wander the outdoor Sculpture Garden, hunt for ancient treasures like a Sumerian Bull inside world-class galleries, and don't miss the towering bronze King Louis IX statue with a surprisingly entertaining backstory about how the city got it made for half price.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Born from the 1904 World's Fair and too good to let go - the St. Louis Zoo is home to red pandas, giraffes, hippos, otters and more, and it's completely free to enter. Plan to come back after the tour though, because this place easily swallows a couple of hours.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6The Gateway Arch
The marvel of modern engineering that gave St. Louis its nickname “Gateway to the West,” we’ll explore the museum at the Arch and the riverfront Park surrounding it. Make time to take the tram ride to the top and see the city view from 630 feet up!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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