City Steps: Building Blocks of Boise History Tour

"City Steps: 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.). Each tour covers 1.5 miles. Space is limited to 15 participants per tour.

Spring Tour Dates

• 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.

Tickets

$10 for residents | $15 for non-residents

What should I bring?

This is a guided walking tour; participants are advised to wear appropriate shoes and bring along a water bottle.

About City Steps

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. Visit boiseartsandhistory.org/Explore/Guided-Tours to view the full listing.

• Refunds are issued if a City Steps tour is canceled by Boise Arts & History due to weather related reasons or other extending circumstance. Staff will make every effort to reschedule you on another City Steps tour.
• Refunds made at least 7 calendar days prior to the start date of the event will be issued to the original payment method.
• To change or cancel an Eventbrite ticket, go to your Eventbrite account, navigate to the "Tickets" section, and then select the specific order you want to change or cancel. You may also email YXJ0c2FuZGhpc3RvcnkgfCBjaXR5b2Zib2lzZSAhIG9yZw== or call 208-608-7050.
• Refunds will include the ticket price less the Ticketing Fees (which consist of the payment processing fee and the service fee combined).
• Refunds are not issued when requested less than 7 calendar days before the start date of the event.

Accommodations

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 YXJ0c2FuZGhpc3RvcnkgfCBjaXR5b2Zib2lzZSAhIG9yZw== 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 or 208-608-7050 (TTY 800-377-3529).

Banner image: The Capitol Boulevard Memorial Bridge in Boise, Idaho, also known as the Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was designed by Idaho State Bridge Engineer Charles A. Kyle to span the Boise River. It was begun and completed in 1931, and completely renovated in 2013.

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