Guided Missoula History Walking Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The tour begins in the heart of downtown, where you'll learn about Missoula’s evolution from a railroad hub to an automobile‑era crossroads. You’ll see buildings like the elegant Florence Hotel while you learn about founder rivalries. The tour also delves into the city’s rougher past, like the infamous madam Mary “Mother” Gleim, known for violent influence on Missoula’s red‑light district. Your walk concludes at the historic Missoula Mercantile—where you can browse artifacts and historic artwork. During this 1.5-2 hour journey you'll: -Visit the Wilma Theater -Learn the origin of Missoula’s name and more about Lewis and Clark -Explore buildings along “Gasoline Alley,” where automobile culture reshaped West Main Street in the 1920s -Hear how labor activists fought for free‑speech rights on street corners By the end, you’ll have walked in the footsteps of early settlers, railroad workers, entrepreneurs, and the many colorful figures who helped shape Missoula.
Inclusions
What's included
- Guide in-person
- 15 % off One Eleven Shopping Discount in the Florence Hotel
- All Fees and Taxes
- 15% off Cocktails and Beverages at the Florence Hotel
- 15% off Coffee in the Florence Hotel
What's not
- Tips not included
Itinerary
Learn about the wild west at the historic Missoula "skyscraper."
Learn about then and now Caras Park, the historic M hike, Brennan's Wave, and the beautiful river that runs right through Missoula!
Check out the old Milwaukee Road Railroad Depot, and learn how train culture shaped Missoula.
From wagons to trains to automobiles, learn about "gasoline alley," Madame Gleim, and many other colorful characters as you stroll through downtown Missoula. Stop by architectural gems like the Florence Hotel and the Missoula Mercantile.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Check in is 15 minutes early in the Destination Missoula lobby, 101 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802. Tours are roughly two hours and will operate rain or shine. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Local Missoula Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in USA, outside the cities
- Its from-price is 47% below the median of the 2274 experiences we list in USA, outside the cities.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 488 of 2274.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
Special offers in USA, outside the cities
Was/now prices come from the operator, never from us.
