Kansas City Downtown Historical Walking Tour

The tour will take you through the heart of downtown, showcasing iconic landmarks, historic buildings, and public art that tell the story of Kansas City's growth and cultural significance. We'll start our journey at the Mark Twain statue in historic downtown and end at the Abraham Lincoln and Tad statue near the State Capitol. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires and feel free to stop for lunch then continue.

Meeting Point

Mark Twain Statue

234 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

The tour starts at the Mark Twain Statue, where you'll hear about Mark Twain and his connection to the city, and then you'll be guided step by step through KC.

What's included:

• Discover the historical story of Kansas City Downtown
• The tour never expires, go at your own pace, anytime.
• Tour on our walking tour app of Kansas City

Not included:

• No food, drinks, admission or human guide, this is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect:

Duration: between 50 minutes and 1 hour, 10 minutes

City Hall

414 E 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

You'll hear the story of the building and if it's open go up to the observation deck and see the best view in town.

10 minutes

The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City Monument

Kansas City, MO 64106, USA

A local monument with a big story, hear it on the tour.

5 minutes

William T. And Charlotte Kemper Memorial Fountain

1012 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

What's the story with all the fountains? Learn it on the tour.

5 minutes

The Kansas City Public Library: Central Library

14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

What's inside? What's it's story? Find out on the tour.

5 minutes

Future Farmers of America Bench

920 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

Historic things happened on this spot, learn it on the tour.

5 minutes

Milwaukee Delicatessen Company

101 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

Great spot for lunch, you'll hear it's history and about the food.

5 minutes

Hotel Savoy Kansas City, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

219 W 9th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

This spot has a historic story and an interesting art gallery.

5 minutes

Mark Twain Statue

234 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA

The tour starts at the Mark Twain Statue, where you'll hear about Mark Twain and his connection to the city, and then you'll be guided step by step through KC.

10 minutes