Downtown Boise Walking Tour

Want to learn something new about the city you call home? Join us for WalkAbout Boise — a 90-minute guided walking tour through 150 years of history and architecture. This walking tour is great for visitors and Idaho residents who want to learn more about Boise's vibrant downtown.

Tour Highlights Include:

• Downtown's evolution from gold rush boomtown, through urban renewal decline, and 21st-century revitalization.
• The oldest and newest buildings downtown, spanning 150 years of construction.
• Buildings associated with Boise's historic Basque, German, Jewish, and Chinese communities.
• The Idaho State Capitol and Boise City Hall.
• Buildings designed by early pioneers and nationally known master architects.
• The Egyptian Theatre.

Arrive 10 minutes early to check in. Tours start promptly at 10:00 AM and end around 11:30 AM, beginning and ending at the bench in front of the Basque Museum and Cultural Center on Grove Street in downtown Boise.

Cost: Cost is $10 for Preservation Idaho members, $15 for non-members (credit card processing fees apply).

Purchase your tickets in advance from Preservation Idaho at this link. Last minute walk-ups are welcome (exact cash or check only).

The tours are held rain or shine; tours are not postponed or rescheduled, so dress accordingly in comfortable walking shoes. Consider bringing sunscreen, water, and umbrella as needed.

Preservation Idaho Website Link.