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Tour FAQs
This tour has 12 stops. Check out the itinerary here for a complete list of stops and if you’re looking for more information to help plan your trip, here’s What You Need To Know Before You Go!
- Smartphone for taking the tour and taking pictures
- Phone charger with wall plug
- Walking shoes
- Sun protection
- Money for food, drinks, and souvenirs
- Tickets for attractions, if pre-purchased online
It’s highly recommended but not required that visitors purchase advance tickets for the film, the VR experience, the Riverboat Cruise, and the tram ride to the top of the arch.
- Tram Ride to the Top starts at $12
- St. Louis Riverfront Cruise starts at $24
- Documentary Movie starts at $4
- Virtual Reality Theater starts at $8
The tour stops have seasonal hours of operation. The site’s facilities and restaurants also have varying hours of operation.
- Old Courthouse - Daily, 8 a.m.-5 p.m
- The Gateway Arch - Opens year-round, closing only on major holidays.
- Summer Hours: 9 am-8 pm; Regular Hours: 9 am-6 pm.
- Basilica of Saint Louis - The church opens to visitors on the first Sunday afternoon Mass.
- Museum hours are 10 am-2 pm, Fri-Sun, but may vary.
The remaining stops are open from around 5 am to 11 pm or operate 24/7
The tour goes in one direction, generally west to east, and in a clockwise fashion.
The tour has only one starting point. If you don’t begin at the tour starting point you’ll miss a few stories, but you’ll still have a great experience
Still have questions? Send us an email at aloha@shakaguide.com or give us a call at (808) 201-8138.
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