Laclede’s Landing: The 19th Century Riverfront

This tour will cover the history of the original riverfront business district in St. Louis, going in depth about its 19th century buildings.
About this Event

On the Laclede's Landing tour, participants can expect to learn about the early history of St. Louis, from its beginnings as a small French village, growing into the large city it became by the mid 19th century. The tour will feature every building along both first and second street, as well as a look at some of the area's famous alleys. This tour features a combination of cast iron buildings, early brick architecture, and numerous architectural styles, along with the rich history associated with the area. The tour will last roughly two hours, and is a relatively short distance of walking , compared to other available tours. Tickets will start at $20, for advance sales, and $25 for sales within 24 hours of the event. Children under 13 years of age do not require a ticket purchase. Tickets are non refundable, but are reusable for any and all tours offered by St. Louis History and Architecture for a single use.