The Complete St. Paul Walking Tour

Overview

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.

City: Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $49.00

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $49.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Friendly, local guide

Coffee and/or Tea

(Or non alcoholic alternative)

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
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What To Expect

Cathedral of Saint Paul

Visit one of the State’s grandest churches.

F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace

Learn the story of F Scott Fitzgerald’s relationship to this city

James J. Hill House

Learn the history behind of of the Twin Cities business magnates

Minnesota History Center

Learn the surprising story of how the oldest state-based history organisation came to occupy this prominent location

Saint Paul

Stop partway through the tour to enjoy a locally-made coffee at a unique location

Landmark Center

This former post office attracts a lot of attention

Science Museum of Minnesota

One of the state’s top educational destinations

Rice Park

Learn the surprising story of how this part came to be.

Minnesota State Capitol

This striking 1905 building was a striking example of government architecture in the “new west.”

Xcel Energy Center

Learn about the political machinations that led to the creation of this building.

George Latimer Central Library - Saint Paul Public Library

See this gigantic public education building in all its glory.

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

A preeminent cultural institution for St. Paul

Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Finish the tour with a beer (or non-alcoholic alternative) and let your guide answer any final questions you may have

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (29)

Danielle_S

May 2024

Dan was great. I ended up being the o ly person to book for my day so I got a private tour which worked in my favor because we were ahead of schedule the entire time and got to explore more than normal. Great information about the history of the city and the state. We walked pretty far and I didn’t even realize how much ground we actually covered until he pointed out how far away the building where we started was. Popped in a pizza shop at the end of the tour for a beer (provided by tour) and since we were there, I grabbed a slice for myself. Overall the tour was informative and was a great way to spend the day!

StephenS470

Apr 2024

Excellent walking tour of St Paul. Saw most significant sites starting at the cathedral and gradually working our way downtown. Most memorable were the different memorials in front of the capital. Our guide Collin was outstanding. Very personable. Ione complaint was the start point is listed as 200 Dayton Ave, not the cathedral. Trying to follow a maps app from downtown I made several wrong turns on foot and almost missed the tour. If the start was listed as the cathedral I would have seen it from the distance and had o problem.

travelman00

Oct 2023

On my first visit to Saint Paul, I had a very informative and fun tour guided by Dan. There were just three of us, and we all enjoy walking tours. Dan was a wealth of knowledge. He answered all our questions and gave us a lot of interesting stories about what we were seeing. I especially enjoyed the cathedral, James Hill house and the others on Summit Ave. It was nice to have an included coffee break at a local coffee house, and end the tour with a local beer at a tavern downtown. Would definitely recommend this tour if you enjoy seeing things you wouldn’t see on a bus tour.