Architectural Tours

The Preservation Research Office is pleased to offer architectural tours led by knowledgeable architectural historians.  While Preservation Research Office staff routinely offer public architectural tours, they also lead tailored guided experiences for groups of all sizes. Note: We do not offer tours from December through March.

Our tours are perfect for convention groups, university-level courses and other groups. Rates for packaged tours vary; inquire for details.  P.R.O has provided tours for Washington University, St. Louis University, the Missouri History Museum, the Business History Conference, the Rehabbers Club, South City Open Studio and Gallery, City Affair, Landmarks Association of St. Louis and other organizations.

General Services

Walk-On Guide Service

We can guide bus tours for part or all of the ride. We have experience providing bus tours inclusive of the entire city.

Open Tour
Want to see a place, neighborhood or part of the region through the eyes of an architectural historian? Work with us to create your own customized architectural tour.

Specific Tours

Some neighborhood and thematic tours that P.R.O. offers:

Downtown St. Louis (East, West or Both)

Mid-Century Modernism in St. Louis

Midtown/Grand Center

Modern Architecture on Lindell Boulevard

Central West End

North St. Louis: Landmarks and Neighborhoods

East St. Louis/National City Stockyards

Hyde Park

Industry on the North Riverfront/North Riverfront Trail

Old North St. Louis/St. Louis Place

South St. Louis: Landmarks and Neighborhoods

Tower Grove East

Contact michael@preservationresearch.com for more information and rates.  Multi-guide service for large groups available for most tours.