St. Louis tours can mean a private food-and-drink crawl, a customizable sightseeing-and-snacking outing, or a short underground history tour. These three options differ most in pace, focus, and how much of the day they take up.
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How these St Louis options compare
Use this comparison to match the itinerary, traveler feedback, duration, and key features to your preferred travel day.
| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private BBQ and brewery route | Travelers who want a private outing built around St. Louis barbecue and breweries | ★ 5.0/5 | 40 reviews | Approx. 4 hr–6 hr | Private transportation is included. | View on Viator |
 Private sights and bites | Travelers who want a private St. Louis overview with food tastings and the freedom to choose stops | ★ 5.0/5 | 36 reviews | Approx. 4 hr–6 hr | You can choose from attractions and food stops. | View on Viator |
 Haunted brewery walk | Travelers who want a brief paranormal and true-crime experience in an underground setting | ★ 5.0/5 | 14 reviews | Approx. 1 hr 15 min | It is the shortest tour in this comparison. | View on Viator |
Three St Louis experiences compared
Each option includes its own photo gallery, overview, key features, traveler profile, and direct Viator link.
Compare this if you want a private tasting route without planning your own transportation.
Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
Best for: Travelers who want a private outing built around St. Louis barbecue and breweries
This is a private, driver-guided tour for travelers who want St. Louis through its barbecue and beer scene. The format is flexible: your group rides with Wayne to a hand-picked lineup of smokehouses and breweries, and food and drinks are purchased separately at each stop. The description emphasizes a mix of well-known and local favorites, plus commentary about the city’s beer and BBQ traditions along the way. It is the broadest pure tasting route of the three, and it can also work for larger private groups. Pickup is listed as included in the product options.
Private Tour of St. Louis's Iconic BBQ Joints & Breweries
- Private transportation is included.
- The route is built around barbecue joints and breweries.
- You choose what to buy at each stop.
Compare this if you want a private tour that balances landmarks and food samples.
StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" – Private Tour in St. Louis
Best for: Travelers who want a private St. Louis overview with food tastings and the freedom to choose stops
This private tour is built for travelers who want to mix major sights with local eating in a single outing. The itinerary is customizable, so your group can select from attractions and food stops rather than follow a fixed tasting-only route. The product data confirms transportation, a guide, and one food item at each restaurant stop for sampling, while also noting that any ice cream dessert purchase is the guest’s responsibility. It is the most itinerary-flexible option in the set and is listed for small private groups, with larger private groups available by arrangement. The focus is broad city exploring rather than a single-theme experience.
StL's Signature "Sights and Bites" – Private Tour in St. Louis
- You can choose from attractions and food stops.
- Transportation and guide service are included.
- Pickup and drop-off from central St. Louis hotels or homes is included.
Compare this if you want a short, themed tour instead of a longer private outing.
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
Best for: Travelers who want a brief paranormal and true-crime experience in an underground setting
This experience is a compact guided tour of the Lemp Brewery Bottle Works basements and underground areas. It is presented as a true-crime and paranormal outing led by Dr. Mark Farley, and the emphasis is on haunted stories tied to the site. Compared with the other two tours, it is much more focused and takes far less time, so it suits travelers who want a specific themed stop rather than a broader city route. The product data confirms that all fees and taxes are included, while alcoholic beverages are excluded. It is the clearest choice for visitors who want a short, niche experience rather than a food- or sightseeing-heavy itinerary.
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour
- It is the shortest tour in this comparison.
- All fees and taxes are included.
- The experience focuses on underground brewery spaces and haunted storytelling.
Which St. Louis itinerary style fits your day?
Choose the private food-and-drink tour if you want a relaxed route built around eating, drinking, and local commentary. Choose the sights-and-bites option if you want a broader city sampler, or the haunted brewery tour if you want a shorter, more focused experience.
Tasting-route format
A private drive between selected barbecue and brewery stops with commentary from the guide.
Custom city route
A private, adjustable mix of St. Louis sights and food stops with included transport.
Underground haunted tour
A brief guided visit centered on the Lemp Brewery Bottle Works basements and related stories.
Before you book in St Louis
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
St Louis booking checklist
- Check whether your preferred style is private and customizable or tied to a specific themed route before booking.
- If your plan depends on a particular food, drink, or attraction, confirm what is included and what is purchased separately.
- For the haunted tour, note the arrival guidance so you are ready when the tour begins on time.
Before booking a St Louis tour
Which tour is the most flexible?
The private Sights and Bites tour is the most flexible because the product data says you can choose from attractions and culinary stops within the tour structure.
Which option is shortest?
The Haunted Lemp Brewery Bottle Works Tour is the shortest of the three and is a focused underground experience.
Do these tours include everything I might want to eat or drink?
No. The product data shows that some items are purchased separately, and each tour has its own confirmed inclusions and exclusions.