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70-Minute Guided Downtown Eureka Springs Walking Tour

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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.

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  • A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown
  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
  • Good walking shoes
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4 Spring Street
Eureka Springs, AR 72632, USA

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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.

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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.
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1 hour • 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.
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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.
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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.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Dogs welcome
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 70-Minute Guided Downtown 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 (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

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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 (CDT).
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The following is included:
  • A researched historical tour featuring the cultural and geographic information of Downtown.
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  • Bottled water.
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection.
  • Good walking shoes.
  • Gratuities for Local guide.
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This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Bottled water
  • Sunscreen & Hat for Sun Protection
  • Good walking shoes
  • Gratuities for Local guide

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  • 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
  • Operated by a business

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