About the River Market
The River Market area has had several names over the last 150-plus years including Westport Landing, River Quay, Gully Town and Town of Kansas. The city narrowly escaped being called Rabbitville. The neighborhood lies within the boarder of the Broadway Bridge and the Heart of America Bridge and north of the I-70 downtown loop. The River Market is alive with its current residents, restaurants, businesses and the popular City Market.
The River Market Tours
The River Market is rich with history and stories about the Civil War, Wild Bill Hickok and Jesse James and many others. It’s where Kansas City began. The current culture of the River Market is diverse and friendly. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Kansas City, take our River Market tours, or the KC Streetcar tour to experience Kansas City in a way you never have before. Join Kansas City Walking Tours on Saturday and Sunday morning and enjoy a guided tour about the history and current culture in the River Market. .
Our popular River Market Food Tours are guided tours that take guests to four tasting locations within the River Market. Enjoy a variety of food and hear the stories of the River Market and restaurateurs. All our eateries are locally owned establishments with enthusiastic followers. Take one of our food tours and travel from Africa to Italy without leaving the city. You’ll enjoy delicious samples equal to a very hearty lunch, so come hungry. The food tour encompasses about 1 mile and is around three hours.
The new KC Streetcar Walking Tour
The 2-mile route from the River Market to Union Station has a vibrant current culture spanning several neighborhoods. The route travels through the River Market, downtown, Power and Light, Crossroads and ends at the Union Station. KCWT offers an affordable Streetcar Tour for a hop on/hop off experience to explore some of the most exciting and lively neighborhoods in Kansas City.
Why take the tours?
Food and walking tours across the globe are a top pick of locals and travelers alike. Getting off the bus and on the ground gives you a unique, up-close perspective. Join one of our tours to connect to the people and the stories that have made Kansas City great. Tasting and food tours are an excellent way to experience the location and enjoy an experience that will stay with you long after your visit is over.
The River Market area has had several names over the last 150-plus years including Westport Landing, River Quay, Gully Town and Town of Kansas. The city narrowly escaped being called Rabbitville. The neighborhood lies within the boarder of the Broadway Bridge and the Heart of America Bridge and north of the I-70 downtown loop. The River Market is alive with its current residents, restaurants, businesses and the popular City Market.
The River Market Tours
The River Market is rich with history and stories about the Civil War, Wild Bill Hickok and Jesse James and many others. It’s where Kansas City began. The current culture of the River Market is diverse and friendly. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Kansas City, take our River Market tours, or the KC Streetcar tour to experience Kansas City in a way you never have before. Join Kansas City Walking Tours on Saturday and Sunday morning and enjoy a guided tour about the history and current culture in the River Market. .
Our popular River Market Food Tours are guided tours that take guests to four tasting locations within the River Market. Enjoy a variety of food and hear the stories of the River Market and restaurateurs. All our eateries are locally owned establishments with enthusiastic followers. Take one of our food tours and travel from Africa to Italy without leaving the city. You’ll enjoy delicious samples equal to a very hearty lunch, so come hungry. The food tour encompasses about 1 mile and is around three hours.
The new KC Streetcar Walking Tour
The 2-mile route from the River Market to Union Station has a vibrant current culture spanning several neighborhoods. The route travels through the River Market, downtown, Power and Light, Crossroads and ends at the Union Station. KCWT offers an affordable Streetcar Tour for a hop on/hop off experience to explore some of the most exciting and lively neighborhoods in Kansas City.
Why take the tours?
Food and walking tours across the globe are a top pick of locals and travelers alike. Getting off the bus and on the ground gives you a unique, up-close perspective. Join one of our tours to connect to the people and the stories that have made Kansas City great. Tasting and food tours are an excellent way to experience the location and enjoy an experience that will stay with you long after your visit is over.
Who We AreKansas City Walking Tours Founder and Tour Architect, Emily Allen, works with a team of enthusiastic experts connecting people to Kansas City. We love our River Market neighborhood and the Urban Core and can't wait to show it off to locals and visitors to Kansas City.
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Our HistoryKansas City Walking Tours began to help residents of the Kansas City area and tourists to Kansas City learn more about the city's beginnings, its struggles and it's current culture.
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