Great tour to take to learn about St Louis sites quickly I…read morerecently took the St. Louis Trolley Tour, and I highly recommend it. We parked across the street from the Four Seasons Hotel and the bus picked us up right in their covered driveway. The trolley itself is fantastic. It has the charming, classic look of an old-fashioned trolley but with modern upgrades that make a big difference. It had excellent air conditioning and a high-quality sound system so you could hear the driver. The ride was smooth and comfortable, even on some of the older city streets. Our driver was outstanding. He handled the tour beautifully, especially considering the fact that I am fairly certain that we had to take a completely different route because a sinkhole had opened up downtown that day. Despite the detour, he never missed a beat. His narration was engaging, informative, and full of details about the city's history and landmarks as we passed them by. He made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. The route took us through Forest Park, one of the highlights of the tour. We passed by the St. Louis Zoo and several other beautiful areas within the park. Our driver even stopped for about five minutes in front of the museum, where we were able to enjoy the excellent views across the park. It was a perfect little break in the tour. After leaving Forest Park, we wound our way back through the city, traveling through Midtown and seeing many of St. Louis's other notable sights to include a beautiful church. Overall, it was a very well-run, informative, and enjoyable tour. The combination of the comfortable trolley, excellent driver, and beautiful route made it one of the best city tours we've taken. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting St. Louis.

This was an easy way to see the entire city and learn a little history. I was the youngest person…read moreon the tour (not to my surprise) and it was packed. Windows opened which was a plus!

A Hidden Jewel in St. Louis - Don't Miss the Magic Chef Mansion!…read more What a historic gem! The Magic Chef Mansion is one of St. Louis' most stunning and best-kept secrets. If you haven't taken a tour, you are truly missing out. This architectural treasure offers a glimpse into another era--where craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless beauty meet. What makes it even more special is the incredible care and devotion of Shelly, the current owner and resident. It's amazing how she has lovingly restored the entire interior, tracking down original furniture, lighting fixtures, and period-appropriate details to bring this mansion back to its former glory. What an act of love--and one that every visitor can feel the moment they walk through the doors. Every room is a story, and the guided tour is filled with fascinating history, local lore, and exquisite details. Whether you're a St. Louis native or a visitor, this is an experience that belongs at the top of your list. The Magic Chef Mansion isn't just a tour--it's a living, breathing piece of art and history. Don't miss the chance to be a part of it.

This is a wonder!!!! Beautifully maintained and decorated mansion. Owner guided tour for our…read moregroup. Charge for tours but well worth seeing this amazing turn of the 20th century mansion.

Tammy did a wonderful job helping me plan my honeymoon to Rome. The trip went perfectly with no…read morehiccups. I would definitely recommend Tammy and Classic Travel to anyone wanting to make a large trip easier!

Classic Travel and Cruises was absolutely wonderful to work with! My husband and I booked our…read morehoneymoon in Costa Rica through the agency. I can honestly say, it was the best trip I've ever been on. I was super nervous because this was the first time I would be traveling outside the country, but Shelly most definitely put my anxiety to rest. In preparation, she presented my husband and I with a handful of great options based on our price-point. She was extremely thorough and made sure we were notified immediately if any travel details had been updated/confirmed (flight changes, resort confirmations, etc.). Additionally, I know plenty of family and friends that have used Classic Travel and Cruises in the past and have loved their experiences as well. I 100% recommend choosing them for your next trip - they have plenty of options to choose from in whatever price point you're looking for.

Sandy the tour guide was entertaining and very knowledgeable. But the tour itself isn't with the…read moremoney. At each stop we were given a history of the stop and a recounting of some of the "Hauntings"'that had occurred. We never got to actually see the spaces where, for example, the sightings appeared. "We don't go in there"'or "we can't go in there"'was a common phrase. The tour could have been at least an hour shorter, since the stories all started to sound the same, given that we didn't actually see any of the interiors of the buildings where things supposedly took place, with one exception ( a tunnel used for hiding escaped slaves using the Underground Railroad ). I wouldn't go again unless they change it up and let the group go inside the buildings or rooms. Way too expensive for an evening walk around downtown Alton.

For the price, this isn't worth it. Some of the "information" was questionable, reminiscent of that…read morecheap thrill tv show. couldn't go in to many of the stops. Overall, not impressed.

Great trips, makes traveling so much easier and enjoyable. We enjoy seeing places we would have…read morenever seen, appreciate the driving and luggage loading and unloading by someone else! Always have a good time and meet lots of people.

Absolutely horrible Crème de la Crème tour May 10-20…read more2025 Food was terrible. Pea soup and meat pie 4 nights in a row Bus lavatory not dumped at all timely.....Bus smelled like an outhouse after the fourth day Smelled even worse when the lavatory door was opened No prepared insights as to what we were going to see Passengers making many calls to Sunrise to complain Day after I got home had a letter from Sunrise offering a refund of $250 or $500 off future trip I do not plan on giving Sunrise any of my business in the future Never received the check so I went to Sunrise offices The employees there were great BUT then a Mr Brent Dalrymple came forward to ask us why we Were in the office Told him how awful this tour was And he asked us to leave Said we were loitering We were waiting for our checks as a month had already passed In my opinion terrible treatment to 3 of us dissatisfied customers who collectively spent around $15.000 on this awful tour Sunrise Tours must have gotten many complaints because that letter arrived immediately I've heard that Sunrise used to be one of the best But certainly not the Crème de la Crème

*One-Hour Sightseeing Cruise Review* If you're visiting the Gateway Arch, adding on the Riverboat…read moreTour should be on your to-do list. Located just a few minutes walk away from the Gateway Arch National Park, the tour takes you on a leisurely ride up and down the Mississippi River in a refitted historic paddleboat. Seating is available inside in the AC or outdoors on two decks (upper and lower). In this indoor area are tables to sit at and concessions for sale. If sitting outside, there are plastic lawn chairs you can move around to get your preferred view. The tour could be a little difficult to hear at times (even though i was trying to sit close to a speaker) but what I did hear provided interesting details about the St Louis riverfront downtown area that you won't learn during a visit to the Arch. Of course you'll also receive a gorgeous view of the arch from the river as you pass by it. If you have the time and you're there to do the whole Gateway Arch experience this is a can't miss!

The one hour cruise was very good. The weather was perfect, and the narration was perfect. He…read moreexplained the history of the area and how St. Louis was affected. We sat on the top floor and the view was incredible. It was definitely worth it. Yes, the water is muddy but hey, it is called the Muddy Mississippi for a reason.

We used this company for our wedding on 8/26/17 and requested a shuttle to take our guests from the…read morehotel they were staying at to our wedding reception. We requested that this service start at 5:45pm and continue for an hour. At 6:15, while downtown taking pictures, my new husband and I started receiving texts and phone calls from family members asking what time the shuttle was supposed to arrive. It never showed up. We ended up calling the company and the driver had left because "nobody was in the lobby", which was entirely untrue. Over 50% of our guests were in the lobby because they were staying at the hotel. My 90 year old great aunt had actually been standing outside in front of the hotel in the heat waiting for over 40 minutes. We ended up having to send our party bus to help pick up guests which stranded the bridal party at one location downtown. This caused about half of our guests to miss the cocktail hour at our reception that we had paid for, and for us to miss out on another picture location because we had to send our bus away. As soon as we mentioned that we didn't think we should pay for a service that never would have showed up without us calling them to ask, the owner we talked to became extremely unpleasant. He ended up crediting us for about 5% of our total cost and when we said we didn't think we should pay for the shuttle at all because of what we lost out on, he hung up the phone on us. He also mentioned that he wasn't making us pay for the "extra time" we had the party bus like that would make us feel better. We only needed that extra time because our party bus had to act as a shuttle. I've never had a worse customer service experience in my entire life. Everyone we dealt with leading up to the wedding was super helpful and pleasant, but as soon as they had our money, service was terrible. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone for anything. It's easy to be nice to people when things are perfect, but being rude to and hanging up on customers when your company makes a mistake is really telling about the kind of people we actually did business with.

From the minute I called, they were very professional! Ray sent all my confirmations right away…read morethrough email! He called me 48 hours and 24 hours in advance to confirm. He told me my drivers name and gave me his phone number. The bus arrived 10 minutes in advance. He picked us up at all of our locations promptly. I gave 4 stars because the TV was not working and I really wanted my movie to be playing the background! *TIP* The 24 passenger fits 20 adults comfortable. I think if we had 24 people we would have been crammed. We were all average size adults, a few tall guys..but I think 24 is squeezing it!

We enjoyed our stay at this Hampton Inn. The staff here including Jeanette and Cassandra are…read moreamazing! Our room was clean, comfortable and cool. The bed was great and the bathroom functional. We endured quite a heavy thunderstorm and there was some water coming in our window so we had to put down towels. Our room overlooked the roof and the windows were quite dirty. They should probably hire someone to clean them. That was really the only trouble was the leak. We would return here and just ask to be in a room that was not near the maintenance closet where the door was opened and closed all morning long waking us up every day. Avoid room 501.

This is your average hotel, good for a night or two. The hotel staff was friendly and welcoming…read morethroughout our stay. The room itself was average. If you're looking for a truly restful night's sleep, the mattress wasn't very comfortable. The rooms include a refrigerator but no microwave, although there is a microwave available in the lobby. You'll also find a small snack shop where you can purchase drinks, snacks, and other essentials. Breakfast each morning is always a plus. Options included scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, sausage, oatmeal, cereal, bagels for toasting, and a waffle-making station. The breakfast staff was especially kind and helpful. The pool is small, but the kids loved it, and you can even see the Arch from the pool area. The hotel is conveniently located within a short walk of the Arch and just steps from The Dome at America's Center. Horseshoe Casino is also within walking distance. It was quick and easy to get an Uber from the hotel to anywhere we wanted to go. Overall, it was a good stay. While it wasn't anything extraordinary, it met our needs and offered a convenient location for exploring Saint Louis.