Historic Cave Tour

Overview

See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site on this historic tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s. Later it was a mushroom farm, and it was then developed into 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.

Though this tour is appropriate for all ages, we recommend ages 5 and up, due to shorter attention spans and restlessness.

City: Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Tue 27 May

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Starting at $15.00

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Tue 27 May

Starting at $15.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

1-hour cave tour

Restrooms

Wifi

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (98)

Tom G

Oct 2022

Our favorite part of the experience was the narrative by our tour guide, Ryan. He had great, humorous stories from the caves' history, especially the gangster, prohibition, and mushroom-growing parts. I hope to do the same tour again with my wife.

Linda_L

Oct 2022

The tour guide was excellent. The history of the caves was very interesting! Loved it!!!! Have already recommended to a few friends. Growing up in St Paul was a definite advantage

jwest

Sep 2022

Did the Sunday Morning Historic cave tour. Very engaging guide (great story telling). I'd recommend to people visiting St Paul. The parking lot is a good size, and I was surprised at how full the lot was (and the tour) for a Sunday morning. Purchased tickets there and it was $10/person cash, $11/person CC.