St Louis Crime Tour

On this crime tour of St Louis, you’ll immerse yourself in the Soulard neighbourhood and journey into the darkest part of its past. Throughout the walking tour, which lasts approximately one hour, an expert local guide will give you an in-depth account of the events that took place amongst its picturesque streets.

Soulard is known today as one of the city’s liveliest neighbourhoods, brimming with bars featuring live music and down-to-earth restaurants. However, in the past, it was the scene of some of the most sensational headlines.

You’ll pass by Soulard Farmers Market, the oldest public market west of the Mississippi River, and get a close-up look at the neighbourhood’s dozens of historic houses. Throughout the tour, you’ll uncover the most sensational details taken from the headlines:

• Bank robberies
• Election riots
• Bloody duels
• Sociopathic midwives

What’s more, this neighbourhood hosts the second-largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States. As such, drinking alcohol in the street is permitted. During the walk, you’ll stop at the area’s main bars, where you can order a drink ‘to go’ and enjoy it as you stroll.