cool shore excursions®
Top activities
Trip ideas
Nearby places
  • Tours by category
  • Tours by accessibility
  • Tours by feature
  • Tours by time
  • Tours by the numbers
  • Eureka Springs travel guides
  • Eureka Springs travel calendar
  • Tours in nearby places
  • Explore USA tours
Language $Currency
Port schedule
Login / Sign up
Bookings
Bookings
Wallet
$0.00
Wishlists
Wishlists
Cool Rewards Rewards
Gift cards
Profile
Help Center
Language
Log out
Start your search
Change your search
Place or activity
Select Dates
You booked this experience
You're departing on
Google Calendar
Apple Calendar
Microsoft Outlook
Make your trip unforgettable

Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour

292 Reviews 4.84 out of 5 stars Based on 292 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
Recommended by 97% of reviewers
97% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
|
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards. Eureka Springs, USA
Book online or call us

from $19.50 per person

Lowest Price Guarantee
The Downtown Underground Walking Tour in Eureka Springs guide explaining the three different underground systems.
Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour Image 2
Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour Image 3
Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour Image 4
Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour Image 5
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 14 (4.5) days in advance.
1 hour 10 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Instant confirmation

Overview

Hidden Eureka Springs 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 stories 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.

What's Included

  • A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
  • Good walking shoes
See 1 moreSee 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

4 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

125 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA

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.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, instant confirmation, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

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.
Read more

40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
Read more

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Harding Spring and Pocket Park

Learn the real history of Lovers Leap and the Palace Hotel at this Tour Stop.
Read more

5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Main Street Eureka Springs

At the end of the tour guests will hear the last story in comfort whether it is hot or cold and have the opportunity to purchase souvenirs and water.
Read more

10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Show 4 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dogs welcome
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-315965P1

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.84
292 reviews

Average 4.84 out of 5 stars based on 292 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
263
4 stars
19
3 stars
4
2 stars
3
1 star
3
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 14 (4.5) days in advance.
Eureka Springs Tours
Guides
Calendar
View more

Similar Tours & Activities

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (34)

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (34)
from
$59
Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (34)

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

4.9 (34)

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (34)
from
$59

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour
Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (34)

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (34)
from
$59
Enchanting Eureka Springs Scavenger Hunt
4.3 (7)

Enchanting Eureka Springs Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (7)
from
$29
Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (34)

Eureka Rocket Ghost Tour

4.9 (34)

Speed through Eureka Springs on the Eureka Rocket. Avoid all the walking of other tours, and see much more. Different from our Historic Tour, we...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (34)
from
$59
Enchanting Eureka Springs Scavenger Hunt

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to …More

4.3 (7)

Enchanting Eureka Springs Scavenger Hunt

4.3 (7)

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.3 (7)
from
$29

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Activity name

The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.

Filter by:

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown.
The following is NOT included:
  • Bottled water.
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection.
  • Good walking shoes.
  • Gratuities for Local guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
A:

Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Eureka Springs Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
  • Good walking shoes
  • Gratuities for Local guide

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Dogs welcome
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Report Product Issue

Activity name