Elevate Your Day
with Gateway Arch
and Riverboat Tickets

Save on multiple activities and scheduled timed tickets by purchasing combo ticket packages!

Large Riverboat "Tom Sawyer" cruising the Mississippi with the Gateway Arch in the background.

Thanks to renewed partner support, both the Gateway Arch Visitor Center and the Old Courthouse will operate on a limited schedule* in November.

Gateway Arch: 9 AM – 6 PM only on the days listed below
Old Courthouse: 9 AM – 5 PM only on the days listed below

  • Friday, November 7; Saturday, November 8; Sunday, November 9
  • Friday, November 14; Saturday, November 15; Sunday, November 16
  • Friday, November 21; Saturday, November 22; Sunday, November 23
  • Wednesday, November 26

Extended Special Hours after Thanksgiving:

Gateway Arch: 9 AM – 8 PM
Old Courthouse: 9 AM – 5 PM

  • Friday, November 28 and Saturday, November 29
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Sunday, November 30

Riverboats & Helicopter Tours: Open daily (closed Thanksgiving).

*When the federal government shutdown ends, Gateway Arch National Park will resume regular daily operations.

Pending availability, additional tickets may be available for same-day purchase beginning at 9am each day through our website, call center, and ticket center at the Gateway Arch. Same-day ticket availability is not guaranteed and sells out early and often.

Have a group of 20 or more? Click here for information about group pricing.

Combo Tickets

The Gateway Arch at an angle looking up from the left leg against a vibrant blue sky.

Ultimate Explorer

Includes Tram Ride to the Top (45 – 60 minutes), Documentary Movie (35 minutes), Virtual Reality Theater (10 minutes) & St. Louis Riverfront Cruise (60 minutes). Time at the top is limited to under 10 minutes.
Please Note: The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch operate March – November.

Adult: $50 – $54
Senior (60+): $48 – $52
Child (3–15): $31 – $35
National Park Pass Holder: $47 – $51

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Women taking selfie in front of a observation window at the top of the Arch.

Architect’s Vision

Includes Tram Ride to the Top (45 – 60 minutes), Documentary Movie (35 minutes) & Virtual Reality Theater (10 minutes).
Time at the top is limited to under 10 minutes.

Adult: $26 – $30
Child (3–15): $17 – $21
National Park Pass Holder: $23 – $27

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Front view of Tom Sawyer, a riverboat, cruising on the Mississippi River.

Captain’s View

Includes Tram Ride to the Top (45 – 60 minutes) & St. Louis Riverfront Cruise (60 minutes). Time at the top is limited to under 10 minutes.
Please Note: The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch operate March – November.

Adult (16-59): $39 – $43
Senior (60+): $37 – $41
Child (3–15): $25 – $29
National Park Pass Holder: $36 – $40

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A black and white still image from the documentary movie of a historic St. Louis skyline without the Arch.

Builder’s View

Includes Tram Ride to the Top (45 – 60 minutes) & Documentary Movie (35 minutes).
Time at the top is limited to under 10 minutes.

Adult (16+): $19 – $23
Child (3–15): $14 – $18
National Park Pass Holder: $16 – $20

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Gateway Arch Tickets

A drone view of the grounds below the arch with the top exterior of the arch in frame.

Tram Ride to the Top

Pre-boarding tour & top of the Gateway Arch experience (45 – 60 minutes)
Time at the top is limited to under 10 minutes.
Please Note: Prices will vary based on date of visit.

Adult (16+): $15 – $19
Child (3–15): $11 – $15
National Park Pass: $12 – $16

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A black and white still image from the documentary movie of a historic St. Louis skyline without the Arch.

Documentary Movie

Includes the Monument to the Dream Film (35 minutes).

Adult (16+): $7
Child (3–15): $3
National Park Pass: $4

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A young girl wearing VR goggles sitting in front of a wall graphic that says "Virtual Reality Theater"

Virtual Reality Theater

Includes Cobblestones & Courage (10 minutes) virtual reality experience. Please Note: Prices will vary based on date of visit.

Adult (16+): $8
Child (3–15): $5

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Riverboat Tickets

A smiling captain in uniform steers the wheel of a riverboat while smiling.

St. Louis Riverfront Cruise

Take a load off and enjoy the view on this relaxing daytime cruise that showcases St. Louis from the river. Please Note: The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch operate March – November.

Adult (16-59): $26
Senior (60+): $24
Child (3–15): $16
Infant (0-2): FREE must have a ticket.
GROUP PRICING AVAILABLE!

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A reservation card sitting on a table in a restaurant setting with blurred people in the background enjoying their dinners.

Skyline Dinner Cruise

Make any night special on this scenic two-hour, evening cruise with music, a chef-inspired menu and captivating views of downtown St. Louis.

Adult (13+): $64
Child (3-12): $28
Infant (0-2): FREE must have a ticket.

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Santa and a group of children sing Christmas carols, with parents standing and singing along too.

Caroling with Santa

Gather the family for a jolly afternoon cruise, where Santa himself will lead everyone in singing your favorite holiday tunes! Santa will be ready to pose with the kiddos and families.

General Ticket (3 & Up): $29
Infant Ticket (0-2): FREE – Infants boarding cruise must have a ticket.

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Holiday drinks from The Floating Sleigh pop-up bar displayed on with Christmas decor everywhere on the Tom Sawyer Riverboat

The Floating Sleigh

All aboard the Tom Sawyer, magically transformed into St. Louis’ first and only floating holiday pop-up bar. Sip, sparkle, and be merry as you enjoy holiday-themed cocktails and festive bites that’ll make your taste buds jingle. Open Thursday, Friday & Sunday evenings in December.

Adult Ticket (21+): $10

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Santa rides on the Tom Sawyer riverboat, leaning over the railing to look out at downtown St. Louis.

PJ’s and Pancakes with Santa

Leave your PJs on and leave the cooking to us as we prepare a kid-approved breakfast. Then enjoy games, crafts and photo ops with Santa.

General Ticket (3 & Up): $45
Infant Ticket (0-2): FREE – must have a ticket.

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An entertainer takes money handed to them by a guest during a Decked Out Divas Cruise

Decked Out Divas

Pull up a chair, sip a cocktail, and indulge in two and a half hours of fabulous, floating, high-falutin’ fun. Must be 21+.

Adult (21+): $35

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Group of four females sitting at a table onboard the Tom Sawyer riverboat enjoying brunch.

Brunch Cruise

Take in the views for a brunch cruise! This scenic two-hour tour includes a chef-inspired menu and great views of the St. Louis skyline.

Adult (13+): $62
Child (3-12): $25
Infant (0-2): FREE must have a ticket.

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Two women holding drinks cheers and smile to the camera on the outside deck of a Groove & Spin Cruise on the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch

Groove & Spin

Experience the classic beat of old-school R&B during a two-hour evening cruise, perfect for grooving the night away. Must be 21+.

Adult (21+): $35

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Looking to book a private charter on our riverboats? Please contact our team to learn more.

Book a Private Charter

Looking for More to See in Gateway Arch National Park?

There is plenty to do above and below the Gateway Arch! Here are a few things you can do in St. Louis with your kids or by yourself to extend your day at Gateway Arch National Park!

Manifest Destiny gallery in the Museum, featuring a red stagecoach, large image of a man holding an American flag and a map on the far wall.

Explore the Museum

The Museum under the Gateway Arch is free to all! Enjoy learning about over 200 years of history in six interactive galleries and National Park Service Rangers offer programs throughout the day.

Visit the Museum
North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park, featuring paved paths, Explorer's Garden and Mississippi River

Explore the National Park

The Gateway Arch is part of a 91 acre National Park. Enjoy a leisurely stroll or scenic ride along five miles of paved paths, enjoy a lunch by the reflection ponds or climb the grand staircase and ramps to enjoy riverfront views.

Visit the Park Grounds
View of the Old Courthouse from Kiener Plaza

Explore the Old Courthouse

Roam the halls of the Old Courthouse to immerse yourself in civil rights history with the Dred & Harriet Scott and Virginia Minor cases. The Old Courthouse is located directly west of the Gateway Arch within walking distance of Gateway Arch entrance.

Visit the Old Courthouse

Not sure how to begin planning your day at Gateway Arch National Park and the St. Louis Riverfront? Visit our sample itinerary page to see what is possible!

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