For a thorough tour of Minneapolis, book this private walking tour where your guide tells you stories dating back over 300 years, and how the city’s history shaped what it is today. You can walk at your own pace on this private tour, since you won’t be sharing your guide with a large group. On your walk, pass by the Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum, Mill Ruins Park, along the Mississippi River, and much more.

Easily meet your guide at the designated spot for a smooth start
Feel free to ask your guide any questions you have about Minneapolis
Learn about the railroad tycoon James J Hill, and how he made his money
Enjoy this tour with just you and your group of friends/family

What To Expect

Guthrie Theater

The country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mill City Museum

Once housed the world’s largest and most technologically advanced flour mill in the world, now a history on the founding and growth of Minneapolis.
• Admission Ticket Free

Mill Ruins Park

Celebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mississippi River

Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stone Arch Bridge

Cross the river via this historic and unique bridge, while taking in the best view of the city.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Anthony Falls

First documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint Anthony Main

Stroll the oldest street in Minneapolis, passing by the city’s oldest tavern and over a warren of caves and tunnels.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Мост Хеннепин Авеню

Location of what was the first permanent bridge over the Mississippi River, we take the current elegant and stylish bridge back toward downtown.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nicollet Island

Before it became a Victorian oasis in the middle of “Big Muddy”, the island was revered by the Sioux and Ojibwe.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill.
• Admission Ticket Free

Gateway District

In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis.
• Admission Ticket Free

The Depot

The Milwaukee Road railway depot bustled with activity for over 70 years; today it remains one of the last surviving long-span, truss-roofed sheds in the country.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

United States Postal Service

An Art Deco treasure in an unexpected location, the opulent lobby remains unchanged since its 1933 opening.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Water Works Park

St Anthony Falls’ power was harnessed for industry here at the nation’s first commercial hydroelectric generation station.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
Professional tour company with over 10 years’ experience

Exclude

Gratuities