Unseen Missoula Historic Downtown Guided Walking Tours!
Unseen Missoula, a program of Heritage Missoula from the Downtown Missoula Partnership, offers education-based, guided walking tours to showcase Missoula’s unique history. The program aims to connect Missoulians and guests to our community, foster cultural identity, and promote heritage experiences for all.
Thousands of people have enjoyed the guided tours and connected to the program through social media since its inception. The season begins in April and continues through October. Unseen Missoula is comprised of three tours: Basements & Back Alleys, Hotels & Hooligans, and Secrets of the Clark Fork River. Experience Missoula’s heritage through these unique and exciting guided walking tours!
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Our schedule is updated every week!
Thank You to the Unseen Missoula Sponsors!
Preserve Historic Missoula United Way Windfall, Inc. Worden’s Market
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Unseen Missoula FAQs
- How many tours are there?
- Unseen Missoula features THREE TOURS! Basements & Back Alleys, Hotels & Hooligans, and Secrets of the Clark Fork. Each tour is unique and covers different characteristics of Missoula’s heritage.
- Can I reserve a spot on the Unseen Missoula tours?
- Absolutely! We ask that you reserve your spot in advance – online – by the end of the previous day. Click here to reserve a spot online.
- Where do we meet?
- The Basement & Back Alleys tours meet a few minutes before the tour starts time in Caras Park near the Carousel.
- The Hotels & Hooligans tour meets a few minutes before the tour begins at Burlington Northern Plaza, at the statue of Captain John Mullan by the XXXXs on North Higgins.
- The Secrets of the Clark Fork River walking tour meets at the Montana Natural History Center, 120 Hickory Street, Suite A, Missoula, MT 59801
- The Basement & Back Alleys tours meet a few minutes before the tour starts time in Caras Park near the Carousel.
- Can I get something to eat or drink before, on, or after the tour?
- The tour does not stop for refreshments or dining. Tour participants are encouraged to find a place to eat or drink before or after the tour. There are plenty of amazing restaurants around Downtown so take a look here! You can also stop by the Clark Fork River Market on the other side of the bridge! Or check out the other farmer’s markets: Missoula Farmer’s Market & Missoula People’s Market.
- Where do I park?
- Hourly parking is available at Caras Park and in the parking garages Downtown. Click here for more info about parking in Downtown Missoula!
- Parking is FREE on weeknights after 5 pm and on weekends.
- How many tickets can I buy?
- You can buy as many as you’d like, depending on availability. Our capacity for each tour is 15-16 people, so if you have a group larger than 10 please contact (406) 543-4238 to schedule a private tour.
- What if I need to cancel? Can I get a refund?
- We understand that things come up! We will refund the purchaser up to 24 hours before the tour. If there is an extreme circumstance, please call our offices at (406) 543-4238
- What if my kid is 2 years or under – do they have to pay?
- Kiddos 2 years of age and under get to come along for free!
- What are the prices?
- Ticket prices are $12 for all individuals 3 and older.
- How long are the tours?
- The tours are between 90 minutes and 2 hours and cover about a mile and a half on foot.
Unseen Missoula Guidelines
- Silence cell phones
- No pets
- Stay with the guide. Tell the guide if you need to leave the tour
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Have the best time ever!
More Missoula Tours!
Unseen Missoula: September 2017
In September 2017, the Missoula Historic Preservation Commission hosted a one-time tour called the “Unseen Missoula” tour. The tour featured three of Missoula’s historic locations: the underground steam tunnels, a Cold War-era bomb shelter, and The Bluebird Theater. The organizers expected a turn-out of approximately 75 participants. However, over one thousand Missoulians came out to take this tour. See what started it all below!
