Tickets & tours
The museum is free to enter, but the tram ride requires a ticket. Compare guided city tours that include views of the Arch.
Most bookedThis tour covers 23 miles of St Louis. So it should be the first thing you do in St. Louis, so when you are done with the tour you can decide what you might want to go...
Top ratedDiscover historic downtown St. Louis, where pivotal moments in American history come to life through the stories of your expert local guide. Your tour begins at Kiener...
Begin your journey with a relaxing Gateway Riverboat Cruise (seasonal, March–November) aboard a modern riverboat, offering a unique perspective of the city skyline from...
Small groupExplore the heart of St. Louis on a customizable private tour that combines iconic sights with delicious local eats. This experience is perfect for families, food...
From$175per person
Best for: foodies wanting a personalized experience
Drive through the Gateway Arch compound and take close up pictures of the arch and then drive through wharf street along the river trail north to the Chain of Rocks...
Best valueDownload GuideAlong’s self-guided driving & walking audio tour for the dazzling views, architectural marvels, and riverfront culture greeted by St. Louis, the Gateway to...
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Compare available tours and activities.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| narrated trolley tour | 1 h 30 min | $30 | Compare | 4.2 (570) | first-time visitors and families |
| downtown walking tour | 2 h | $89 | Compare | 4.6 (110) | history buffs |
| driving tour with river cruise | 3 h | $159 | Compare | 4.4 (101) | seeing the arch from the water |
| private sights & bites tour | 4 h to 6 h | $175 | Compare | 5.0 (43) | foodies wanting a personalized experience |
| arch to bridge ebike ride | 2 h to 3 h | $105 | Compare | n/a | active sightseeing |
| self-guided audio tour | 2 h to 3 h | $15 | Compare | 5.0 (1) | independent travelers on a budget |
Adult tickets for the Tram Ride to the Top start at $15. Children ages 3 to 15 start at $11.
America the Beautiful National Park Pass holders receive a $3 discount on the tram entry fee. See Tickets and Discounts for details.
Yes, advance tram tickets are highly recommended. Tram times frequently sell out early during the peak summer months.
If you wait to buy tickets on-site, you may face long lines or find no tickets available.
Yes, the Museum at the Gateway Arch is completely free to enter. The surrounding 91-acre park grounds are also free to explore.
You only need a ticket to ride the tram to the top or watch the documentary film.
From Viator
570 reviews of the narrated trolley tour on Viator
The St. Louis bus trip tour is wonderful and the guide was very knowledgeable about detailed stuff about St. Louis and he allowed us to ask a lot of but he made the city seem very interesting. Thank you very much trolley bus tour.
Learned a lot of history about St Louis. Great tour guide! Really impressed with all the green space St Louis has managed to save.
Chad was great! We learned so much about St Louis that we would have never known! Very worth it! Hiring a guide is the smartest way to go in a new city!
