Explore Kansas City's River Market on a FREE Walking Tour

Bundle up, Buttercup! We're strolling through the River Market district to explore the history, culture, food, murals, architecture, and stories that make this area so interesting.

You'll hear the tales of gangsters, early American explorers, river boats and railroads, and the native tribes and French trappers who were here long before the Town of Kansas transitioned into Kansas City.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore and learn with KC’s original Guru Walk!

* If the tour is fully booked and you are unable to reserve your spot, please email [email protected] and show up anyway. Be sure to arrive at least 10-minutes early, so I can check you in.
* Please let your guide know, in advance, of any mobility concerns. This tour includes walking approximately 1.5-miles on sidewalks and brick-lined streets.
* Pets, well-behaved and on a leash, are welcome.

The tour lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Cowtown Tours

Guiding since 2025

Laura Miller, owner of Cowtown Tours, has been guiding guests through KC’s historic and most interesting sites and attractions since 2020. On her tours, you’ll see murals, architecture, fountains, and sculptures, and hear stories of the men and women who helped shaped this community.

5 stops

3.3 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:429 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USAI will be under the Historic City Market sign on the Northeast corner of 5th and Walnut, near Brown & Loe.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

500 Walnut StreetMeet me under the Historic City Market sign on the corner of 5th & Walnut.

Outside visit

Arabia Steamboat MuseumA quick stop inside the lobby of this local museum will take you back in time, with the story of how a steamboat from the 1850s was raised up from beneath a farmer's field.

Outside visit

Town of Kansas BridgeWalking to the end of the “Town of Kansas” bridge offers a view of the Missouri River, where we can imagine all the adventurers, explorers, and frontiersmen & women who came here long before us.

5 stops

3.3 km walking

1 hour and 30 minutes

Meeting point:429 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106, USAI will be under the Historic City Market sign on the Northeast corner of 5th and Walnut, near Brown & Loe.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

500 Walnut StreetMeet me under the Historic City Market sign on the corner of 5th & Walnut.

Outside visit

Arabia Steamboat MuseumA quick stop inside the lobby of this local museum will take you back in time, with the story of how a steamboat from the 1850s was raised up from beneath a farmer's field.

Outside visit

7 reviews

Professionalism

5.00

Entertainment

5.00

Communication

5.00

Quality

5.00

Route

5.00

Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.