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70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour

70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour

Overview

The tour offers a chance to learn about the history of Downtown Eureka Springs - starting before the founding of the town, the people who have made history downtown, and the unique geography of three underground systems - caves and cliffs, the Mud Street rebuild, and the creek that runs under it all.

Walking through the entertainment and shopping district, you get a feel for life as it was, the art district it is now, and see the hidden treasures throughout. Told in stories and vignettes along the way, the tour is a treat for all ages.

You visit an intact underground storefront covered over in the making of the Underground. This is only open to visitors to our tour. This is not an adventure tour. The underground systems are explained, but only the underground storefront is visited.

City: Eureka Springs

Fri 27 Dec

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Starting at $17.50

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Fri 27 Dec

Starting at $17.50

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Eureka Springs Historical Downtown

Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! Our underground Eureka Springs Tour will deliver a unique and entertaining view into the history and folklore of the most fascinating city in Arkansas. Dig deep into the origins of the magic healing waters and the sacred Indian springs. Learn about constructing the unique civil engineering miracle and the boomtown that defined us towards the end of the 19th Century. You will learn about many of the colorful characters that passed through Eureka Springs, including the famous temperance campaigner Carrie Nation, good and bad doctors like Alva Jackson and Norman Baker, the Starr gang bank robbers, and so on much more. Wear good walking shoes as you travel up and down through history, exploring all the quirky and creative nooks that make Eureka Springs so charming. This is your chance to see Eureka Springs in a way that even local residents haven't noticed and your only opportunity to explore underground at the famous bathhouse.

Basin Spring Park

Guests will walk above the Park to see the original location of the Basin Park Spring that was used for healing during the 1880's. They will also see where the Spring is now in the basin of the Park.

Eureka Springs Historical Downtown

Guests will walk up to the Flatiron Building and learn about the history of this iconic (and most photographed) location and the trick about it. Following that they walk up to where the first bank robbery using a vehicle was committed, stories about the three fires, and the history of the Prohibition Era in Downtown Eureka Springs. Venturing further down a secret set of steps that is also a platted street they learn about Carrie Nation who gave her last temperance speech before passing away in Kansas.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (92)

docd707

Nov 2021

Our tour guide was very informed and friendly. However the tour was not what we were expecting. The title and description lead us to believe we we’re going to be going into underground tunnels. The only “tunnel” we entered was a basement at the end of the tour where we watched a short video. You should also know people were smoking in our group. I know not much could be done about that because it’s mostly outdoors but if you’re sensitive to cigarette smoke it’s something you should know.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

We are so sorry that there was a disconnect - it is true we teach about the multiple tunnels (I mean, we have a creek that runs UNDER the buildings which is wild), but it isn't a caving experience. And what a sheer disappointment that there was smoking on the tour. We will work through that and we appreciate your information. We do hope that your stay in Downtown Eureka Springs met your expectations in every other way. We value your feedback and will continue to improve. The Main Street Eureka Springs team supports the continued improvement of Downtown Eureka Springs and your tickets help make that happen.

724sonnys

Nov 2021

Fascinating little town made all the more interesting by the history and stories given by the clever, humorous and very knowledgeable guide, Dave.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thanks so much for exploring Downtown Eureka Springs with us. Your tickets support Main Street Eureka Springs a 501c3 working to keep downtown vibrant.

Jeremy A

Nov 2021

Tour guide was great, I learned a lot. Would recommend! There's a lot more to Eureka Springs than meets the eye and the guide was very informative.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

It's not all cute buildings and great fudge is it! Thanks for exploring downtown with us! Your tickets support Main Street Eureka Springs a 501c3 working to keep downtown vibrant.