a young African-American girl looks out of the window of the Arch onto the city below
45-60 MinutesFee applies

A View From the Top

Gateway Arch National Park

Tram Ride to the Top: Getting there is part of the adventure. Enjoy stunning views from the top of America's tallest monument.

Tram tickets sell out early and often. Advance ticket purchases at gatewayarch.com are highly recommended. There is nothing more inspiring than a view that stretches for miles on end. Come find your inspiration at the top of the Gateway Arch. Have courage, take the ride, and gain a new perspective on your own life and on the city that symbolizes the Gateway to the West. Begin your tour with new, interactive pre-boarding exhibits featuring 60s era animation and Gateway Arch trivia. Then, be transported 630 feet to the top of America’s tallest monument. Each tram tour has an anticipated duration of 45-60 minutes. For the best experience, purchase your Tram Ride to the Top tickets before you visit. Start planning your Gateway Arch adventure now. Unaccompanied Minor Tram Policy: Any unaccompanied tram rider who presents a child’s ticket must have an adult, at least 18 years of age, with them to provide permission to ride alone. Children under the age of 10 may not ride unaccompanied.

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Duration

45-60 Minutes

Fees

Individual ticket prices vary by date of visit check www.gatewayarch.com for the prices for your visit date. Ticket prices start at $12 for adults 16 & over, $8 for children 3-15 and $9 for those with the America the Beautiful Pass.

Fees Apply

Yes

Seasons

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day, Dusk

Accessibility

The Tram Ride to the Top of the Gateway Arch is not fully accessible for guests with mobility impairments, as no wheelchairs, scooters or strollers are permitted on the Observation Deck. To reach the tram to the top of Gateway Arch and return, you must manage 96 steps, which are separated into 6 flights of stairs. You may need to stand at least 30-60 minutes, especially during the busy summer season. There is no seating or restrooms at the top of the Arch. There is a representation of the keystone piece of the Gateway Arch in the Museum which replicates the experience as much as possible for visitors who cannot make the trip to the top. There is also a live stream feed of view from the top.

Pets

No

Reservations

Yes — Tram rides to the top are popular and sometimes sell out. For the best experience, purchase your Tram Ride to the Top tickets before you visit at www.gatewayarch.com

Age Info

This activity is suitable for all ages, but minors must have an adult present. Unaccompanied Minor Tram Policy: Any unaccompanied tram rider who presents a child’s ticket must have an adult, at least 18 years of age, with them to provide permission to ride alone. Children under the age of 10 may not ride unaccompanied.

Location

inside the Gateway Arch leg and at the top in the Gateway Arch observation deck

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