

Things to do in St Louis
St Louis leads with Gateway Arch tram rides and riverboat cruises, then brewery tours, Forest Park museums, City Museum visits and Route 66 history runs. Arch tram tickets are timed entry, so we weight tours that secure them.
Quick answer
What are the best things to do in St Louis?
Outty ranks 76 bookable experiences in St Louis, United States. The highest scoring is Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour at 91 out of 100, followed by St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem, Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries, StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis. Prices start at $8 per person and 1 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club. April to June and September to October.
- Ranked experiences
- 76
- In the 90+ Club
- 1
- From
- $8 per person
- Bookable today
- 76
Top tour operators in St Louis
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of St Louis they cover.
taxiGo.online - Booking Transfer & Taxi
1964 experiences across 302 cities
Let's Roam
373 experiences across 156 cities
Alley Kat Adventures
343 experiences across 203 cities
Opatrip.com US LLC – Local Tours in USA
302 experiences across 66 cities
RHOMTRIP
274 experiences across 71 cities
Zombie Scavengers Hunts
260 experiences across 149 cities
WalknTours
183 experiences across 134 cities
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts
162 experiences across 118 cities
Most Popular in St Louis
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour

Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - St. Louis, MO

Fun Sushi Making Class at a Trendy Local Café in St.Louis

Missouri Private Party Bike Tour

Fun Gnocchi Making Class at a Trendy Local Café in St. Louis
Most Highly Reviewed in St Louis
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.
Last Minute in St Louis
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis

Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour
Family Friendly in St Louis
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Walk & Drive Audio Tour

Spirits with the Spirits Ghost Tour at Lemp Mansion

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Gateway Arch National Park & St. Louis

St. Louis Haunted Pub Crawl Ghost Stories and Drinks

Forest Park E-Bike Tour with Optional Saint Louis Zoo Visit
Food & Drink in St Louis
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis

Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket
Culture & History in St Louis
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour

St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem

Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries

StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis

Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour
Outdoors in St Louis
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis

Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

St Louis Premium Driving Tour With River Cruise

Private Tour of The Hill, The "Little Italy" of Saint Louis

St. Louis & Gateway Arch NP Self Guided Walk & Drive Audio Tour
Nightlife in St Louis
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour

Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour

The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour

Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket

St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

Bullets & BBQ at Indoor Shooting Range in St. Louis County
Highest rated in St Louis
The top of the Outty Ranking across 76 local experiences
- 1Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour1.8h • from $2590.8
- 2St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem1h • from $3082.1
- 3Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries4h • from $13978.1
- 4StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis4h • from $17576.1
- 5Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour3h • from $14974.0
- 6Landmarks Downtown-West Walking Tour2.5h • from $2073.7
- 7St. Louis Narrated Trolley Tour1.5h • from $3073.2
- 8The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour1.3h • from $2573.1
- 9St Louis Small Group Tour2h • from $8973.1
- 10Museum of Illusions St Louis Admission Ticket0h • from $3572.8
- 11Landmarks Downtown-East Walking Tour2.5h • from $2072.0
- 12St Louis Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour1h • from $2671.0
People also ask
What are the top 15 things to do in St Louis?
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Planning questions about St Louis
- What are the best things to do in St Louis?
- Lemp Haunted Neighborhood Walking Tour is the highest ranked experience in St Louis, scoring 91 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 317 traveler reviews. St. Louis True Crime Tour: Soulard’s Murders, Mafia & Mayhem, Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries, StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" - Private Tour in St. Louis, Eat Like A Lou-Natic! STL's Tastiest History Tour round out the top five. Outty ranks 76 bookable experiences in St Louis, United States, and 1 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in St Louis cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in St Louis is $105 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $8 on Downtown St. Louis Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour App. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in St Louis for today?
- Yes. 76 of the top 76 experiences we rank in St Louis currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is St Louis good for families?
- Yes. 10 of the experiences we rank in St Louis are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in St Louis?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
- When is the best time to visit St Louis?
- April to June and September to October. Prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
- Can I cancel a booking in St Louis?
- 64 of the 76 experiences we rank in St Louis offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in St Louis gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within St Louis so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.