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Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

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

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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

Highlights

  • 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

Included/Excluded

  • Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
  • Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
from 349 $

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