Minneapolis-Saint Paul Tours

Whether you’re new to Minnesota or have been a lifetime resident, the secrets sitting in our capital city are sure to surprise you. Join an expert local guide as you explore the rags and riches of this incredible city — from the wealth Summit Hill neighbourhood, to the secret caves that stored illegal booze-making facilities, you’ll learn that there’s lot more to this city than meets the eye. You’ll start your tour atop one of the 7 hills of St. Paul, then head over to the Capitol before weaving back into admission the high-rises of downtown. Along the way you’ll learn stories of old St Paul, stop for a coffee at a fantastic local establishment, and finish with a beer for the road.

Spend three hours exploring a curated list of four of Minneapolis’ best bars. We won’t just be drinking there, we’ll be learning the story of the bar, meeting the bartender, and trying a new drink. Once you’re settled in with your drink, I’ll have a story to share with you about what helped make this fascinating city what it is today. The tour’s unnamed guest star is YOU. One third drinking, one third history and one third banter make this a thirst-quenching, educational, and social experience that has a little something for everybody.

Welcome to my Minneapolis! This is where I grew up and the city that keeps me coming back no matter where I roam. As an international tour guide, I spend a lot of my time excitedly researching and traveling to far flung destinations. It is with this same enthusiasm for foreign lands that I created this unique day tour of my hometown, which includes just some of the things I find remarkable about the city. This isn't a tour of historical facts and figures, instead, I want you to get to know Minneapolis by experiencing it! Are you ready for some city adventure?

Why stress waiting for unreliable taxis or shuttle services from the Minneapolis (MSP) Airport? Ensure peace of mind with a private transfer to your hotel in Downtown Minneapolis or the surrounding areas. Get to your hotel relaxed and ready to enjoy your stay in this great vacation area. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose from a Luxury Sedan transfer for 3 passengers, a sport utility vehicle transfer that carries up to 5 passengers or a Van for 5 passengers.

Lighten your luggage by leaving your worries at home with this private transfer service to Minneapolis Airport. Skip the crowded light rail and save yourself a cramped taxi ride with a private transfer to MSP airport that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Three passengers or fewer can choose a luxury or economy class sedan while up to five have extra leg room in an SUV.

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Welcome to Minneapolis, the home of Nerf Balls, the singer and songwriter Prince, and, yes, Zubaz pants. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll stroll along the Mississippi River and cross it on the Stone Arch Bridge. You'll end the walk on an island overlooking St. Anthony Falls. Along the way, you’ll hear about: • The history of the milling industry in Minneapolis • The massive Washburn A Mill explosion of 1878 • The 35W Bridge collapse of 2007 • The secret history of "Funkytown" • An ugly mansion with 86 TVs • Cougar attacks • The untimely death of Tiny Tim • The hiring of a hitman in St. Paul • ”Untalented but adventurous” German artists, to quote the author Jonathan Raban • How long it takes a single drop of water to travel down the Mississippi – and how long it take a person to make the same journey This walking tour can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home with VoiceMap's Continuous Play function which disables the GPS playback. PHOTO CREDITS: Meet Minneapolis

Discover the connection between Minneapolis and the Mississippi River alongside a private guide during this immersive walking tour. Stroll along the mighty river and the dramatic St. Anthony Falls, learning about the impact the river has had on the city. You also visit Mill Ruins Park, Stone Arch Bridge, and the Mill District, uncovering the history of the area from its early settlement to the present day.

Learn about the Minneapolis brewpub scene and enjoy as many craft beer varieties as you like on this guided, all-you-can-drink, small-group brewery tour. Choose an afternoon or evening tour time, then visit local breweries that may include Fair State Brewing Co-op, Lakes and Legends Brewing Company, Modist Brewing or others. Snacks and round-trip transportation by minibus included.

Welcome to my Minneapolis! This is where I grew up and the city that keeps me coming back no matter where I roam. As an international tour guide, I spend a lot of my time excitedly researching and traveling to far flung destinations. It is with this same enthusiasm for foreign lands that I created this unique day tour of my hometown, which includes just some of the things I find remarkable about the city. We'll travel east to west, from river to lakes, with a respite in the middle for lunch. This isn't a tour of historical facts and figures, instead, I want you to get to know Minneapolis by experiencing it! Are you ready for some city adventure?

The original St. Paul Gangster Tour (2 hours by Bus in comfort) reveals why Saint Paul was a center for bootlegging operations and criminal activities during the 1930's prohibition era. The tour guide is informative and humorous. This is the only tour that starts at the historic Castle Royal Gangsters nightclub, preserved today as The Wabasha Street Caves.

Looking to spice up date night or a night on the town with friends? The Individual Seat tour in Minneapolis allows you to book by the seat! There's no better way to get the party started than by pedaling your way around the city.

We'll connect at a location and hour convenient for you and step back in time during this private, 2-hour riding tour. You'll hear how St. Paul, Minnesota became a haven for the nation's most notorious gangsters, including John Dillinger, during the first decades of the 20th Century, and the impact of that legacy on life today in the "Saintly City. " How could bank robbers and bootleggers run their crimes while "hiding in plain sight"? This private riding tour will show the homes, nightclubs, hangouts - and even the courthouse - where these professional thugs lived, planned, played and were prosecuted. We'll also see other St. Paul highlights, including Summit Ave, cathedral and Capitol. Want to entertain locals or out-of-towners? Old enough to remember those lurid headlines or young enough to be amazed? Ready for a new twist on a town you thought you knew? This tour is for you. Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV.

See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site. Historic Tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s. Later, was a mushroom farm, and then developed as a Restaurant Casino and Gangsters' Hotspot during the 1930s prohibition era. Newspapers reported an unsolved gangland murder at the casino. Tour guides point out the bullet holes. Some believe the caves are haunted by the murdered mobsters whose bodies were never found. The original Bar from the 30s has been fully restored, it was a then-record at 60 feet long.

We'll connect at a location convenient for you and launch a 3-hour private riding & walking tour of Minneapolis & St. Paul that focuses on local culture, interesting history and what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities. We'll explore famous landmarks and discover little-known spots. I'll share stories and exclusive anecdotes that will bring your private experience alive. In town for a limited time? Have an open half-day during your visit? This professionally guided private tour is for you. It's a great way to experience the highlights and get an overall feel for the cities in a fun and entertaining way. Many guests use this experience to become oriented so they can return later on their own to deeply explore favorite locales. Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV. “Highly recommend!” Melissa A., Wisconsin USA “…abundant knowledge of how the city works and the locals live.” Karale F., California USA

On this private ghost tour you can explore Saint Paul's spookiest attractions at your own pace. In the company of just your group and a guide, there's no need to rush between places or wait around for others.Starting at the Old Revenue Building, this private walk of Saint Paul is filled with mystery and gruesome stories of ghosts and gangsters.

Summit Avenue in St. Paul, Minnesota is home to some of the state’s most beautiful Victorian architecture. Embark on a private tour and learn about these preserved structures from your guide. Listen to stories of wealthy families and tycoons who lives more than 120 years ago and built these charming estates. Architecture lovers can spot several styles including Queen Anne, neo-classical, Romanesque, and Georgian Revival during the tour.

On your 2-hour fully narrated experience you’ll stroll along, and across, the Mississippi River in the footsteps of people like railroad tycoon James J Hill, once the richest man in Minnesota. He made his fortune as the river rushed through the heartland, tumbled down a magnificent waterfall, and powered dozens of mills as a rapidly thriving community grew up around it. Your tour guide will delight you with stories of epic rivalries, world domination, quiet hidden corners, boom town brothels, and European explorers as you traverse 350 years of recorded history. Once the flour-milling capital of the world, modern-day Minneapolis thrives on its founding principles of hard work, innovation, and ingenuity. See how historic structures are repurposed for modern use, while retaining the charm and flair of past golden ages. This is the Minneapolis we bring you back to: the Minneapolis of sawdust, extreme wealth, immigrants, brewers, and nature. This is the best sightseeing experience in town!

For 2 hours, you'll enjoy a private, guided walk in a historic, charming neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, as you stroll past the birthplace, homes and haunts of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the famous author of "The Great Gatsby" and other notable American novels. While we walk, you'll learn about Fitzgerald's lively life and the Roaring '20s, and also hear anecdotes about his hometown shenanigans. In addition, while we amble, residential architecture buffs will be able to spot many types of popular Victorian home styles in this historically preserved area. "Informative & fun! He is a walking Wikipedia and a great photographer for group shots." David S., Florida USA "5 out of 5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable..." Thalia S., Georgia USA "Amazing experience! Douglas' passion means return soon!" Ana M., Brazil

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Minneapolis hotel or address. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

See the other side of the Twin Cities and discover Soaring Sights during this scavenger hunt in Saint Paul. Grab a few family members and your friends for this interactive group game through the city. Play together to solve clues or go head-to-head when completing challenges unique to the player. Earn points while viewing sites like Rice Park, the State Capitol, and the mighty Mississippi River. Get maximum points to advance up the national leaderboard.

Explore one half of the Twin Cities with Operation City Quest in Minneapolis. This scavenger hunt introduces you to the city as you seek out a variety of items. Check these items off your list in any order you want, completing challenges along the way for points. Be sure to keep your eyes on the app’s live leaderboard; you’ll certainly impress your virtual host with a high score

ML Black Cars specializes in Private Transport Services. Whether We Are Picking You Up From The Airport, Cruise Port, Rail Station, Hotel, or Your Personal Residence, Enjoy A Private Ride in a Comfortable Vehicle with a Courteous Driver. So For Your Next Transport, Let ML Black Cars take You there.

If Your Flying Into or Out Of The City, Allow The Chiefton Group To Meet You There or Get You There… Get Curbside Pick Up / Drop Off Service. Enjoy The Scenic Ride From and/or The Scenic Ride Back to The Airport.