Tours
Whether you’re new to Kansas City or have spent a lifetime exploring it, there’s always another story waiting to be discovered.
KC By Design Tour
Kansas City's streets are an open-air art gallery where historic architecture and contemporary creativity come together. Join us for a 2-hour tour that combines a 3-mile walk with a ride on the KC Streetcar. Discover ornate theater facades, Jazz Age landmarks, vibrant murals, and unexpected public art while uncovering the stories behind the city's architecture and creative spirit. Every stop offers another photo-worthy view.
Trailblazing Women
Walk and ride the streetcar through downtown Kansas City with the women who built it. Meet the pioneer mother who founded a settlement on the riverbank, the sisters who turned one rented hospital bed into Children's Mercy, and the lawyer who defended her ancestors' graves all the way to the Supreme Court. True stories, told where they happened. Bring comfortable shoes and curiosity.
Tom's Town Tour
Kansas City's underworld shaped the city's history in surprising ways. Join us for a 2-hour tour featuring a 2-mile walk and a ride on the KC Streetcar as we explore the era of political boss Tom Pendergast, Prohibition, gambling, and organized crime. Visit the places where history unfolded and hear how overwhelming betting on the Chiefs' Super Bowl IV victory helped expose the Kansas City mob and changed the city's criminal landscape.
KC Fountain Tour
From grand European-inspired monuments to whimsical modern sculptures, Kansas City's fountains are works of art that reflect the city's history and civic pride. Join us for a 2-hour tour featuring a 1.5-mile walk and a ride on the KC Streetcar. Visit some of the city's most memorable fountains while learning about the artists, donors, and leaders who helped make Kansas City one of America's great fountain cities.
Top to Bottom Tour
Experience Kansas City from rooftop parks to river valleys on this unique tour. Join us for a 1.5-hour experience featuring a walk through downtown and a ride on the KC Streetcar. Discover hidden green spaces with life-size chess, a decommissioned streetcar on a rooftop, and a 35-ton bank vault transformed into a theater. Along the way, explore how the meeting of two rivers shaped Kansas City's history.
Paint the Town Tour
Kansas City's streets are a living gallery filled with vibrant murals, celebrated sculptures, and striking public art. Join us for a 2-hour tour featuring a walk through downtown and a ride on the KC Streetcar as we discover iconic works and hidden artistic treasures. The experience concludes with a hands-on experience where you'll create your own Kansas City-inspired artwork to take home as a unique souvenir.
Build-Your-Own Tour
Looking for something different? KC Footnotes creates custom tours that bring Kansas City’s stories to life. From historic neighborhoods and culinary discoveries to architectural treasures and nearby communities like Independence, Weston, Liberty, and Belton, we’ll design an experience that matches your interests. Share what you’d like to explore, and we’ll help uncover the stories behind the places you visit.
Tour Rates:
Group Tour
- 2-3 Hour Tour (Varies by Theme and Location
- Bottled Water and Cookie for Each Participant
- Group Rate: $325 per group (10-20 people)
Group Bundle Deal
- Book 3 tours within 3 months and save $100 off (for scheduled groups only)
Public Tours for Individuals
- We will be launching public tours Fall 2026! Follow KC Footnotes on Facebook for details.