Guided Tours
Residents and visitors curious to learn more about Boise’s history and public art can sign up for a series of 90-minute guided tours offered on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays in May and June 2025. Each tour covers 1.5 miles. Space is limited to 15 participants per tour. Ticket cost is $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents. Fall tour dates will be announced in August.
Spring Tour Dates
City Steps: Public Art Downtown Tour
Explore Boise’s core and its colorful tapestry of murals, sculptures, and traffic boxes. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at Cherie Buckner-Webb Park (1100 W Bannock St.).
- Saturday, May 3, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 6, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 27, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 31, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 10, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 14, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, June 24, 6 p.m.
City Steps: Building Blocks of Boise History Tour
"Building Blocks of Boise History" offers 160 years of captivating history, highlighting the many cultural identities, activist movements, and environmental forces that have shaped our community. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Rose Garden at Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd.).
- Thursday, May 8, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 10, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, May 29, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 21, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, June 26, 6 p.m.
City Steps: Public Art Cultural District Tour
Explore the cultural facilities and public artworks located in Boise's Cultural District located along South 8th Street corridor and River Street. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Erma Hayman House (617 Ash St.).
- Tuesday, May 13, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Tuesday, May 20, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 3, 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 17, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
City Steps: Tracing Boise's Eco-History Tour
“Tracing Boise's Eco-History” dives into Boise's environmental history, including the many community efforts to clean up and conserve many of our local treasures. Each 90-minute guided tour will begin and end at the Rose Garden at Julia Davis Park (700 S Capitol Blvd.).
- Thursday, May 22, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, May 24, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, June 5, 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 7, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
- Thursday, June 12, 6 p.m.
Self-Guided Tours
You may also enjoy self-guided tours of Boise's history and public art collection using our interactive map or by downloading a public art brochure. You may also request one or the series at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org.
In our commitment to engaging everyone, the City of Boise is actively removing barriers to participation, including for our residents with disabilities and those who prefer a language other than English. If you need an accommodation to access City of Boise’s services, programs, or activities, please contact us at artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7050 (TTY 800-377-3529).
En nuestro compromiso por lograr la participación de todos, la Ciudad de Boise está eliminando activamente las barreras a la participación, incluso para nuestros residentes con discapacidades y aquellos que prefieren un idioma distinto del inglés. Si necesita una adaptación para acceder a los servicios, programas o actividades de la Ciudad de Boise, póngase en contacto con nosotros en artsandhistory@cityofboise.org or 208-608-7050 (TTY 800-377-3529).