Barley Bus Tours & Transportation

KC Sightseeing Tour

What you'll do

The Best Way to See the City. The tour is thoughtfully constructed to take in the places every visitor to KC has to see while connecting to KC’s most vibrant shopping and entertainment districts: the Plaza, Westport, River Market, Crossroads, and Power & Light.


What's included

  • Iconic landmarks
  • Hidden gems
  • Engaging history

1. How many guests in your group?

Age at time of experience

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Frequently asked questions

Your ticket includes round-trip transportation on a luxury mini-coach, a professional guide, and a narrated tour of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks, districts, and cultural sites.
Yes—snacks and drinks (including alcohol) are welcome on board. Please avoid glass containers and keep the bus tidy.
Yes—private tours can be fully customized to include neighborhoods or attractions that interest your group most, with custom pickup/drop-off starting at $50 each way within downtown.
Yes—Sightseeing Tours are popular with visitors and often book up, especially on weekends and during peak travel seasons.
Yes—this is a family-friendly tour. Kids, teens, and adults are all welcome.
Bring a phone or camera for photos, comfortable clothes and shoes, and water if touring in warmer months. Optional: snacks or drinks for the bus.
Stops are finalized the week of your tour and may vary depending on city events, traffic, or accessibility. Your guide will confirm the itinerary when you check in.
This tour highlights Kansas City’s history, culture, and landmarks, blending storytelling with scenic views. You’ll hear about KC’s jazz roots, architectural gems, local art, and famous neighborhoods.
Landmarks may include: Union Station Crossroads Arts District (murals, galleries, Film Row) Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts Power & Light District 18th & Vine Jazz District Nelson-Atkins Museum & Shuttlecocks Country Club Plaza & JC Nichols Fountain Liberty Memorial & WWI Museum grounds
The Sightseeing Tour typically makes 10–12 landmark stops, with narration on the bus and short opportunities for photos.
No—the bus takes you to each site. Walking is limited to short distances at select photo stops.
Yes! There are multiple scenic photo opportunities, and guides will point out the best spots for capturing KC’s skyline and landmarks.
Yes—your guide will share stories about Kansas City’s jazz era, Prohibition, famous architecture, cultural districts, and modern highlights.
Public tours begin and end at Enzo – 20 E 5th St, Kansas City, MO 64106 (River Market area).
This tour lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic.
Public tours: Scheduled runs on weekends, set start point, shared with other visitors. Private tours: Available daily for groups of 10+, fully customizable with your choice of neighborhoods or landmarks.
Public tours: Cancel 72+ hours in advance for store credit; no refunds within 72 hours. Private tours: A $200 deposit is non-refundable. The balance is due 30 days before the tour and becomes non-refundable at that time.
If the tour doesn’t reach minimum attendance, you’ll be offered the option to reschedule, switch to another tour, or receive a full refund.
Yes—tours operate regardless of weather unless conditions are unsafe. If that happens, we’ll reschedule or issue credit.
Tickets are non-refundable for no-shows.
Yes! The Sightseeing Tour combines KC’s history, architecture, and culture into a lively narrated experience. If something isn’t right, we’ll work with you to make it right.

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Things to know

Guests requirements

Please note: All public tours require a minimum number of guests to run. While most tours meet this minimum with no issue, in the rare event that we don’t reach it, we’ll contact you at least 24 hours in advance with options, which may include rescheduling, transferring to another tour, or a full refund.


We appreciate your understanding, and we’ll do everything we can to ensure your tour runs as planned. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime!

Cancellation policy

Cancel for free up to 48 hours before your tour for a 100% refund. Want extra flexibility? Add Booking Protection at the time of your booking or up to 1 day after and cancel anytime up before your tou...
Cancel for free up to 48 hours before your tour for a 100% refund.
Want extra flexibility? Add Booking Protection at the time of your booking or up to 1 day after and cancel anytime up before your tour, no questions asked.

Private Tours
The deposit is non-refundable. Cancellations made within 30 days of the tour will not be issued a refund. 

Minimum Requirement: If the tour does not meet the minimum number of participants, we will notify you with options to reschedule or receive a full refund.
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