Elevate Your Day with Gateway Arch and Riverboat Tickets
Save on multiple activities and scheduled timed tickets by purchasing combo ticket packages!
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
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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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
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
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
Gateway Arch Tickets
MUST DO!
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
Documentary Movie
Includes the Monument to the Dream Film (35 minutes).
Adult (16+): $7
Child (3–15): $3
National Park Pass: $4
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
Riverboat Tickets
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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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
SOLD OUT!
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.
St. Louis Riverfront Cruise
The Classic St. Louis View is Waiting. Buy Your 1-Hour Cruise.
Adult Ticket (16 – 59): $26
Child Ticket (3-15): $16
Senior Ticket (60+): $24
Infant Ticket (0-2): FREE – Infants boarding cruise must have a ticket.
Looking to book a private charter on our riverboats? Please contact our team to learn more.
Book a Private CharterLooking 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!
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.
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.
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.
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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