Tour Details

Lafayette Square is known for its beautiful Victorian homes and picturesque streets, but every neighborhood has stories it doesn't put on display. As we walk through one of St. Louis' oldest neighborhoods, you'll hear about the people and events that shaped Lafayette Square, revealing a side of its history that's easy to overlook if you don't know where to look.

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM

Duration: Approximately 80 minutes

Please arrive at least 10 minutes early for check in. Tours begin promptly, and the group will leave no later than 6:05 PM. The tour starts and ends at the same location.

Meeting Location

Park House at Lafayette Park
2033 Lafayette Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63104

Meet at the Park House, located inside Lafayette Park near the entrance at the corner of Lafayette Avenue and Mississippi Avenue.

STL Dark History is not affiliated with Lafayette Park.

What to Expect

This is an outdoor walking tour featuring documented St. Louis crimes, scandals, mysteries, and other fascinating moments from local history. These are not ghost stories or paranormal tours.

Each tour follows a different route and features different stories, so every experience is unique. Whether it's your first tour or your fifth, you'll discover something new.

Tours last about 80 minutes. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Age Requirement

Tours are intended for guests 18 and older due to mature language and graphic historical content.

Accessibility

Routes are wheelchair accessible, but some city sidewalks may have uneven surfaces. If you have questions about accessibility or mobility, please email stldarkhistory@gmail.com before booking.

Weather

Tours take place rain or shine. If severe weather makes conditions unsafe, you'll be notified by email and may choose to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Service Animals

Only service animals are permitted on tours.

Photos

Photos are welcome during the tour. If you share them on social media, I'd love for you to tag @stlouisdarkhistory on Instagram.

Tickets & Payment

Tickets are $15 per person.

Payment can be made through:

Venmo: @stldarkhistory

Cash App: $rachlynnstl

PayPal: rachelwoodall1

Please include your:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Number of guests

  • Tour date

If all of that won't fit in the payment note, simply email the information to stldarkhistory@gmail.com.

You'll receive a confirmation email within 72 hours. Please check your spam folder if you don't see it.

No physical ticket is required. Simply check in under your name when you arrive.

Refunds & Rescheduling

Tickets are non-refundable unless STL Dark History cancels the tour.

If you're unable to attend, email me as soon as possible. I'll do my best to move your ticket to another available tour, but rescheduling cannot be guaranteed.

Day of the Tour

If you're running late or have trouble finding the meeting location, simply reply to your confirmation email for assistance.