70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Hidden Eureka: A Downtown Walking Tour Walk THE WALK in Eureka Springs—where the entire town is a work of art and every stop tells a story worth hearing. Wander past four iconic springs, dazzling public art, and jaw-dropping Victorian architecture. Slip into the secrets of our hidden underground and watch Eureka’s past burst to life—from Indigenous roots to a wild boomtown of bathhouses, outlaws, healers, and dreamers. Stroll through downtown and into the enchanting “silk stocking” neighborhood, where storybook homes line storybook streets. See murals, mosaics, grand hotels, and the historic Eureka Springs Carnegie Public Library. Come promenade through our timeless mountain village—soaking up the beauty, culture, and magic that make Downtown Eureka Springs unforgettable.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Meet in Basin Spring Park next to the Map Kiosk at the base of the stairs that go above the park.

End Point

End point

You will end your tour in the Main Street Eureka Springs studio where you will hear the last story and be set to either go to dinner or grab a drink down the street.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Eureka Springs Historical Downtown
Discover the Behind the Scenes Secrets of Eureka Springs! We 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.
Duration: 60 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 5 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Harding Spring and Pocket Park
Learn the real history of Lovers Leap and the Palace Hotel at this Tour Stop.
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

Bottled water

Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection

Good walking shoes

Gratuities for Local guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Dogs welcome

Supplied by Downtown Underground Tour

Reviews

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Based on 254 reviews

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