St. Louis, Missouri

The CWE is waiting.
Taste it. Walk it. Live it.

Join native raconteur Mike Nichols for an award-winning food + history tour of the Central West End — or settle into Forest Park with a luxury picnic basket from four acclaimed local eateries.

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Whether you're a local or a first-time visitor, there's a TourCWE experience built for you.

Mike Nichols leading a food and history walking tour through the Central West End, St. Louis Most Popular

A Taste of Two Cities

A 2-mile walk through St. Louis' most storied neighborhood — Gilded Age mansions, hidden histories, and 5–6 iconic bites from CWE mainstays. All the dad jokes you can stomach, at no extra charge.

🚶 2 miles ⏱ 3 hours 📍 Central West End
$129 per person
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Luxury Forest Park picnic basket with food from four St. Louis restaurants, Art Hill view The Perfect Date

Art Hill Picnic for Two

The most iconic view in Forest Park + four acclaimed St. Louis eateries in every basket. Just bring yourselves — we handle everything else, including a quadruple-insulated pint of ice cream.

🧺 For 2 ⏱ ~2 hours 📍 Forest Park
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Forest Park picnic spread near the Muny outdoor theater, St. Louis New Location

Muny Picnic for Two

Four acclaimed eateries in every basket, enjoyed near the storied Muny outdoor theater in Forest Park. A one-of-a-kind culinary experience with a sustainable twist — just bring yourselves.

🧺 For 2 ⏱ ~2 hours 📍 Near The Muny
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What Guests Are Saying

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4.8 stars · 38+ verified reviews · Badge of Excellence · 95% recommend.

★★★★★

"Mike is an amazing tour guide! He had so much to tell about STL history and his passion came through! We had so much yummy food to eat and a plan for where else we wanted to visit. Well worth the ticket."

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★★★★★

"CWE Tours did a wonderful job choosing tour topics, stops, and selecting the food. Making it one of the better organized tours we've been on — a great mix of culture, history, flavor, and fun."

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★★★★★

"Mike did a great job sharing his passion and history for St. Louis. Highly recommend this tour when in town! Great food and great company. A unique way to experience this city."

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Meet Mike Nichols

Mike is a native historian, raconteur, and longtime CWE resident who's been quietly giving unauthorized neighborhood tours to friends and family for over a decade. A Paris food tour inspired him to make it official — and he hasn't stopped since.

"I want people to leave feeling like they better understand where St. Louis zigged when it should have zagged — and also to fall in love with the modern CWE."

CWE Confidential

Stories from the Neighborhood

Deep dives into the characters, restaurants, and hidden histories that make the Central West End so unforgettable.

Dressel's Public House exterior, Central West End St. Louis

August 22, 2025

OG of the CWE Renaissance: Dressel's Public House

Since 1980, Dressel's has been the beating heart of the CWE's pub culture. Here's the full story.

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Straub's Market storefront, Central West End neighborhood grocery

August 22, 2025

Straub's Market: A Neighborhood Gem Since 1949

41 tons of chicken salad a year, and counting. The legend of Straub's, explained.

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OMG in the CWE food tour nibbles spread

June 30, 2025

OMG in the CWE: Curated Amazingness for Locals

STL favorites that blow your socks off — no matter where you went to high school.

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