Great start to our weekend in Ste. Gen! We opted to do the ghost tour/pub crawl the Friday (only on…read more4th Fridays) we got into town. Brian the tour guide was such a wealth of historical knowledge of the town. Listening to his stories as we strolled through the streets was incredibly interesting, we came away from the tour having more things we wanted to discover than we had time for. Even if ghosts aren't your thing I would suggest the tour for the information!

We've been on quite a few ghost tours, and this one was really good! Our guide, Tom, was friendly…read moreand knowledgeable about the town. It was a nicely paced walking tour (we weren't running from place to place) and included a lot interesting stops. Tom had a lot of great stories and suggestions about places to go. We ended up going to a bar mentioned on the tour afterwards and a restaurant the next after hearing his stories (no ghosts spotted, but both places were fun, lol). Fun way to see Ste. Gen and learn a little local history.

The Oak Grove cemetery tour was packed with interesting stories. The amount of research that has…read morebeen done to create the tour is evident! Interesting for locals & out-of-towners!

I cannot say enough good things about Presley Tours. We have taken several tours and they have been…read moreenjoyable. Their tour guides are very knowledgeable and the sights we have seen were enjoyable also.

Just got back from 9 day tour of New England to view the fall foliage on a Presley bus tour. It…read morewas our first and we were a bit apprehensive. We were immediately put at ease thanks to our tour guide Helen, and our bus driver Steve. We saw things that had been on our bucket list for years. Place like Niagara Falls, Lake Placid, Boston, Lexington and Concorde, etc. Every traveler on our bus was great! We all bonded quickly. Can't wait for the new catalog to come out so we can plan our next trip. Thank you Helen, Steve and Presley Tours.

Wonderful old house, with historic value…read more The kitchen was kept in a separate building at the back of the property. Not having fire departments back then, cooking was done away from the main house for safety reasons. This is a great house to visit with period furniture. Well worth a visit.

We visited this site on 10/13/23 after driving through the Kaskaskia park. It was the last weekend…read moreof the season for the home. It was a little difficult to figure out how to get in because the front steps were roped off and the door to the museum (under the steps) was locked. So we went around to the back where we found the caretaker in the summer kitchen. We were treated to a very informative tour of just about the entire house. Michelle Baker, the guide, has a great deal of affection for the property and knew a lot about the Menard family and the history of the house and property. So glad we got to see it before the season ended. Oh, btw, the spring house is very interesting but watch out for chipmunks hiding there. You might just frighten them as much as they did you.

Read the other reviews. I get it. Somethings maybe were skipped…read more. BUT. as an out of town visitor. With an hour and a half. I'm not expecting detail. I want someone to wet my appetite for what St Louis has to offer. I have to say the guide did just that. He told stories, he interacted well and told corny jokes. Just plain vacation fun. Afterwards I found myself looking up the places he talked about and recommended. Totally worth it. I would go again on my next visit.

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.

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.

Such a cute distillery and positive experience! I brought a group of ladies here as part of a…read morebachelorette "wine trail" (I wanted to add more variety than only wine). It was a great way to kick off the trail because the owners were super friendly and welcoming. They even took some great pics of the bride and our group. They were clearly passionate about the distillery and the tasting was great. Several people in my group purchased bottles because they enjoyed it so much.

Cute little winery & very friendly..would definitely good back! Wine tasted great! Beautiful…read morescenery!!

What a unique paddling experience! We rented a tandem kayak for 1/2 a day and paddling the river…read morefar exceeded my expecations. The staff are friendly & obviously very passtionate about the local wildlife & ecology. We got a detailed walk through of the route & critters in the area. Very beginner friendly. HIGHLY recommend giving this a try if you're in the area.

We had a great time kayaking along the Cache River in Ullin Illinois! Our guides' name was Sam and…read morehe was a biology major at SIU. He did a great job navigating down the river and explaining the whole history of the river and all the wildlife that live in the area! It is so beautiful there and it was very relaxing too!