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Discover the heart and soul of Minneapolis from the ground up on this walking experience. Designed for curious travelers and locals alike, this tour reveals the character, history, and evolution of one of the Midwest’s most dynamic cities.
You’ll explore 7 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, stories, architecture, and sense of place. From historic corridors shaped by the city’s milling legacy to vibrant cultural districts pulsing with new energy, you’ll gain a true feel for what makes Minneapolis so compelling.
Your guide will bring the past to life with fascinating stories of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Minneapolis has grown and adapted over time—embracing innovation, honoring its roots, and continuously reimagining its future. The tour connects historic landmarks with modern developments, giving you a deeper understanding of how the city’s identity continues to evolve. By walk's end, you won’t just have seen the city—you’ll truly understand it.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.
Itinerary
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1Guthrie Theater
The country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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 (Pass by)
Celebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
Admission ticket free -
2
Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Stone 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 -
4St. Anthony Falls
First documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
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 -
6
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 -
7
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 -
8
The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill.
Admission ticket free -
9
In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis.
Admission ticket free -
10
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 -
11
St Anthony Falls’ power was harnessed for industry here at the nation’s first commercial hydroelectric generation station.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Iconic music venue most associated with hometown superstar, Prince.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A beautiful Beaux Art style church designated as the country's first Basilica.
Admission ticket free -
Minneapolis City Hall (Pass by)
The seat of city and county government featuring a magnificent clock tower.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Heart of the Theatre District since 1867 with historic venues still telling their tales.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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