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Minneapolis City Tour - Skyscrapers to City Parks - Walking

Minneapolis City Tour - Skyscrapers to City Parks - Walking

Overview

Welcome to my Minneapolis! We'll walk through the heart of the city east to west, with a respite in the middle for a light lunch. From downtown there'll be a short drive and visit to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden followed by another short drive to the Chain of Lakes. This isn't a tour of historical facts and figures, instead, I want you to get to know Minneapolis by experiencing it!

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.

(Please note, you should be able to walk at least a mile. Wear comfortable shoes. Tour ends at Lake Harriet, a great place to spend time outdoors and grab a drink/bite to eat. You'll need to arrange return transportation.)

City: Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $165.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $165.00

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What's Included

Private transportation

Entrance Fees

Parking Fees

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Guthrie Theater

This is where we will begin our tour. The Guthrie Theater is open to all, giving everyone the opportunity to appreciate its clever architecture and spectacular views of the Mississippi River from its unique vantage point. (Dependent on Guthrie lobby hours.)

Gold Medal Park

A place for community gathering alongside the Guthrie Theater, this park offers stunning views of the cityscape. It takes its inspiration from the Native American mounds that are found throughout Minnesota.

Mill Ruins Park

This park interprets the history of flour milling in Minneapolis and showcases the ruins of several flour mills that were abandoned.

First Avenue & 7th St Entry

No tour of Minneapolis would be complete without a nod to our beloved Prince. We'll stop by to read the writing on the wall. Be the first this summer to see the new 100-foot-tall mural of Prince, painted by muralist Hiero Veiga.

Nicollet Mall

This mile-long, pedestrian oasis is lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options. Stop and chat with the iconic Mary Tyler Moore! We'll also hit a few well-known murals along the way.

IDS Building

Tallest building in Minnesota, the IDS stands at 792 feet above the city and is at the core of the downtown Minneapolis skyway system, which is the largest, contiguous enclosed walkway in the world! Let's stop in to see the award-winning 23,000 square foot urban park that is Crystal Court.

Foshay Tower

The Foshay was completed in 1929 and modeled after the Washington Monument. It's a fine example of Art Deco architecture. It remained the tallest building in Minneapolis until 1972. From the observation deck high above the city streets, it's easy to imagine what it once was in its early glory days. A light lunch will follow.

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

The Sculpture Garden at the Walker Art Center is beloved by all our city dwellers. It's the place we all want to show off to our visitors. It's one of the largest sculpture gardens in the country with 40 permanent art installations and several other temporary pieces.

Chain of Lakes

We'll drive through the upscale Kenwood neighborhood in order to connect to the city's prized chain of lakes. This is where we city dwellers walk, jog, bike, rollerblade, kayak, canoe, sail, play volleyball, sunbathe, listen to live music, and enjoy ice cream on a hot summer day. The paths around these lakes are never empty, even in the dead of winter.

Lake Harriet Rose Garden

After having traveled East to West across Minneapolis, we will end our tour in the Lyndale Park Rose Garden, and Peace Garden. Within this Asian-influenced area are two peace stones from Nagasaki and Hiroshima, and a peace pole dedicated to peace between nations. This lush green space is home to Shakespeare in the Park, and some pretty great cloud gazing. From here you can walk to Lake Harriet and stroll to the bandshell for a cold drink/ice cream and some people watching. You will need to arrange an Uber/Lyft to return to downtown or other location.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews (1)

Erika_M

Sep 2022

Jessica is a very experienced tour guide. She has a great knowledge about the city. We had a great time. We highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you, Erika! I appreciate your kind words. I so enjoyed meeting the two of you and showing you around. You really got to experience some of our crazy MN weather! Maybe I'll see you in sunny FL sometime!