Best Missouri Tours: 15 Worth Booking

1.The Haygoods: Branson’s Most Popular Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,232 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56Our pick

Spend about two hours with five Haygood brothers and one sister as they sing, dance, and play more than 20 instruments. Expect creative arrangements from the 1960s to today, strong family energy, elaborate lighting, pyrotechnics, and a meet-and-greet after the show. Choose your seats and book early.

“It was awesome. None stop entertainment. The harp was so beautiful, and all the musical 🎶 instruments 🎸 that the family played was fantastic.”

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2.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25Best value

Meet inside Basin St. Station for a 55-minute guided visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Your locally licensed guide leads a small group through New Orleans’ oldest famous cemetery, sharing stories of Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, burial customs, and city history. Photography is welcome, but you must stay with the group.

“The tour guide lady smelled really bad. Her clothes looked like they haven’t been washed in months. She was a soft talker and couldn’t hear her, and u couldn’t stand close to her because of the smell”

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3.Escape Reality Branson Magic Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,546 reviews · from $46

Join Las Vegas magicians Garry and Janine Carson at Hughes Brothers Theatre for a family-friendly magic show with audience participation, grand escapes, comedy, and close-up illusions. After the roughly 70-minute performance, enjoy a three-course dinner with chicken, pork, vegetables, rolls, salad, and chocolate mousse. Vegetarian and vegan meals require advance notice.

“Wow! Well worth the money. Definitely would go again. A must see if you are in Branson. Character wasting to submit”

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4.Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,519 reviews · 55 min · from $25

Spend 55 minutes inside New Orleans’ normally closed St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with an English-speaking guide. You’ll see Marie Laveau’s tomb, Homer Plessy’s burial site, and Nicolas Cage’s pyramid tomb while learning why New Orleans uses above-ground crypts. Guides such as Zelda, Richie, Jimmy, and Taylor are known for lively storytelling.

“Will was wonderful and so informative, the tour was absolutely worth it!”

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5.Branson Murder Mystery- Branson’s Original #1 Murder Mystery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,513 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Step into 1898 Branson for an interactive dinner mystery at 2849 Gretna Road. Enjoy a buffet, use table noisemakers, and watch the cast play out Murder at the Town Vote around you. You can volunteer as one of 14 audience suspects, or simply watch. The show includes comic songs, family-friendly humor, and a Christian prayer invitation at the close.

“Getting the speaking part of Hollie Day and being a part of the awesome, fun cast! Delightful and so entertaining. Food was so yummy too!!”

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6.Reza Edge of Illusion Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours with illusionist Reza at 645 Historic Highway 165 in Branson. Expect comedy, stories, audience participation, large-scale tricks, and production effects. Reza has appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us and Duck Dynasty. You reserve your seat in advance, and the show ends where it begins.

“The show was awesome and timing was perfect for the length. This has nothing to do with the show but I was a bit disappointed that even though smoking was not allowed I was seated next to a dipper that was spitting in an empty coke bottle for the entirety of the show. How gross! Maybe there can be a dip check prior to entry, ijs.”

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7.Clay Cooper’s Country Express in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 963 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Spend about two hours at Clay Cooper Theatre for a family-friendly production led by Clay Cooper and a cast of 25 singers, dancers, musicians, and comedians. Expect country classics, rock ’n’ roll, gospel, patriotic numbers, comedy, audience interaction, and a Christmas program in November and December. Clay greets the audience after every show.

“Outstanding show! Great performances that were well worth the time and money. I highly recommend the show to everyone.”

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8.Branson Alpine Mountain Coaster Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 945 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $25

Ride a single or double cart through Branson’s Ozark woods on a self-controlled alpine coaster. You climb by lift, then brake or release the lever for speeds above 30 mph. Allow 30 minutes to an hour, check weight and age rules, and confirm where mobile tickets must be redeemed.

“I paid double for the tickets on the website. Price for the ride at the site is $19if I would of bought three tickets I would have paid 57 plus tax. I paid o.nThis website $82 . $25 Over the price at the site. BAD FOR BUSINESS!! There should be a disclaimer on the web sight stating the $25 charge. The ride itself was ok we enjoyed it I think it needs a better seatbelt or make sure they are tight. My belt was checked but it wasn’t tight and on the first set of turns I knew it wasn’t tight enough so I slowed it down.”

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9.The Dutton Show at the Dutton Family Theater

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 704 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

At the Dutton Family Theater in Branson, three generations of Dutton musicians perform bluegrass, classical, country, contemporary rock, comedy, and dance in a two-hour family show. Expect strong instrumental work, personal stories, military tributes, bright stage lights, and optional popcorn, photos, and DVDs.

“Was fun. Surprised the show was 2 hours. The whole family is so talented and real. It was nice that the daughter shared her personal cancer journey along with her sons.”

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10.Adventure Ticket to Fritz’s in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 561 reviews · from $0

At Fritz’s Adventure in Branson, you get unlimited access to 19 indoor activities across 80,000 square feet, including a multi-story ropes course, 48-foot climbing wall, tunnels, slides, treehouses, laser room, and warped walls. Children ages four and under enter free. The EXPLORE Pass does not include the TreeTops zipline course.

“Our kids (ages 6 and 8) loved it! They were able to venture out on their own some and felt very safe. So much for them to do. We were there for 6 hours and they never complained. Be sure to get there early as it gets crowded.”

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11.St Louis: 75-Minute City Trolley Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 548 reviews · 1h 15m · from $30

Ride an authentic, heated and air-conditioned trolley through St. Louis with local guides such as Larry and Rich. In 75 minutes, you’ll see the Gateway Arch, Busch Stadium, Anheuser-Busch brewery, Forest Park, Union Station, Millionaire’s Row, and more. Expect lively storytelling, limited photo stops, and a fast introduction to the city.

“It was great but I would have enjoyed more stops to take pictures like on Delmar loop to see the walk of fame”

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12.Hamners’ Unbelievable Variety Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 540 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about two hours with illusionists Dave and Denise Hamner, stars of NBC’s *World’s Greatest Magic*. Expect large-scale illusions, aerial acrobatics, musical numbers, singing impressions, trick roping, a Cyr wheel, and a patriotic finale at Hamners’ Variety Theater in Branson.

“From start to finish. The Hamners were great. The cast was awesome 😎 seen other shows yours was at the top.”

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13.SIX Show in Branson

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 516 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

See brothers Barry, Kevin, Lynn, Jak, Owen, and Charles perform a two-hour, all-vocal concert at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater in Branson. Expect beatboxing, vocal percussion, pop, rock, patriotic, religious, and holiday music, plus brotherly humor and audience interaction. Christmas performances add festive songs.

“Professional a-capella, very creative with lots of enthusiasm. A show that I would gladly see again.”

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14.Legends in Concert Branson Missouri

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 506 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about two hours at Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater on Branson’s Highway 76 for a rotating tribute concert. The cast may include Elvis, the Blues Brothers, Johnny Cash, Reba McEntire, Adele, Lady Gaga, Elton John, and country favorites. Expect live musicians, dancers, costumes, audience interaction, and optional beer or wine.

“It was great from start to finish. Performers were top notch and amazing performers. Wear a jacket, the center was chilly.”

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15.WhoDunnit Hoedown – Branson’s Best Murder Mystery Dinner Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 493 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

At Shepherd of the Hills in Branson, you’ll eat a comfort-food dinner, watch a comic murder mystery, and help solve a birthday party gone wrong. The cast pulls audience members into the action, making this a family-friendly night out. Admission includes dinner and dessert, while gratuity is extra.

“The whole experience was so fun. My husband was asked to be part of the show which was great. The dinner was okay could’ve been better but good enough. The service and the people were super friendly. Even the people that came to watch the show they were very courteous, well mannered.”

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