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

5.0(1)3 hFree cancellationBy Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

About this activity

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided driving & walking audio tour for the dazzling views, architectural marvels, and riverfront culture greeted by St. Louis, the Gateway to the West. Entering the Gateway Arch National Park near the Old Courthouse, see fantastic views of the famous arch, then explore landmarks like the Cathedral Basilica and Kiener Plaza Park. The driving portion of the tour leads through the sprawling Forest Park to see the St. Louis Zoo, World’s Fair Pavilion, Fish Hatchery, The Jewel Box, and the Art Museum. Allow about 3 hours for the 1.5-mile walk and the 4-mile drive.

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

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 60+ Points
✓One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

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.”

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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