Missoula walking tours offer glimpse into city's past

Peel back the layers of Missoula's history with Unseen Missoula Historical Guided Walking Tours.

Unseen Missoula presents five tours, each unveiling a distinct facet of the city’s colorful past: Basements & Back Alleys, Hotels & Hooligans, Carnal Enterprises, Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park, and Screams & Spirits.

Here are the tours of Unseen Missoula:

Step back in time with Basements & Back Alleys as we delve into the intriguing era of Missoula's transformation from a rugged frontier outpost to a bustling economic and cultural hub between 1880 and 1920.

Hotels & Hooligans peels back the layers of Missoula's railroad boom, uncovering tales of everyday life and not-so-ordinary escapades, from courthouse scandals to the shadowy recesses of the city's hotel district.

Carnal Enterprises invites you to explore the once vibrant restricted district that was pivotal in shaping the Missoula we know and love today.

For nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike, the Lower Rattlesnake & Greenough Park tour offers a journey through the storied landscapes of Greenough Park and the Greenough family before venturing into the historic Lower Rattlesnake neighborhood.

Offered in October only,  Screams & Spirits delves into the history defined by forgotten cemeteries, abandoned buildings and crime.

Unseen Missoula celebrates Missoula's unique past, fostering a deeper connection among Missoula residents, visitors, civic groups, downtown businesses, and property owners.

Public tours are $18 per person available at www.missouladowntown.com/tours/unseen-missoula. Unseen Missoula also offers private tours throughout the year to accommodate large groups.

To book a private tour or gain additional information, contact Program Director Amber Gagen via email at amber@missouladowntown.com or (406) 543-4238.