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Walking St. Paul Summit Ave. Victorian Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)

Walking St. Paul Summit Ave. Victorian Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)

Overview

For 2 hours, take a private, guided stroll along charming and historic Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota, past stately homes built during the Victorian era that are nearly perfectly preserved today. You'll hear stories about the barons and tycoons who built these homes and how their houses have survived 120 or more years of change. You'll also wind through a former back alley now transformed into a charming city street that features modern residences in historic structures.

Residential architecture buffs will spot nearly every type of home style popular during the Victorian era - Queen Anne, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Neo-classical, Romanesque, Beaux Arts, Tudor and more.

Love grand, old homes that are pristinely preserved as active residences? Enjoy meandering outdoor sidewalks among trees, parks, fine landscapes and beautiful buildings? This tour is for you.

"Informative & fun! A walking Wikipedia." David S., FL USA

"5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable." Thalia S., GA USA

City: Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Mon 30 Jun

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Starting at $195.00

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $195.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Guided tour

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible

What To Expect

James J. Hill House

We'll meet in front of the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul and get oriented with our private Summit Ave. walking tour route. From there, we'll amble along the sidewalk while seeing and hearing about each of the magnificent homes along the boulevard. Our private, 2-hour walking loop will take us back to our tour starting point. NOTE: Admission and tour of the James J. Hill House is not included in this private walking tour. To complement your walking tour, consider booking a guided tour of the historic home before or after the walking tour. Tours are operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. Hours and admission prices vary. Please ask for details.

Summit Avenue

Cathedral of Saint Paul

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (12)

Travel08475587138

Jun 2024

Our tour of St. Paul’s historic Summit Ave with Douglas was fantastic. He gave us a wonderful, customized tour of Summit Avenue’s architectural, social, and economic history. My wife and I do a lot of tours when we visit new cities—it’s our favorite way to learn about a new place in a short amount of time. And Douglas’ tour was one of the best we’ve ever taken. Douglas was also very helpful making recommendations. He gave us recommendations for places to eat/things to do in St. Paul before and after our tour. The next time we visit the Twin Cities, we will definitely book another tour with Douglas.

Response from Host

Jun 2024

Thank you. I enjoyed our private walking tour because your curiousity took us into many aspects beyond the physical beauty of the magnificent homes on Summit Avenue. I’m glad my recommendations about things to see and how to see them worked well. Enjoy your travels!

leannconrad

Aug 2023

Douglas is friendly and extremely knowledgeable. This is the 2nd time we had him as our tour guide. He made both tours fun and interesting. My husband and I highly recommend him. I know we will book a future tour with him.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

We’ve enjoyed two tours together, and maybe more to come. Thank you!

Alspence

Jul 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed Doug’s walking tour. He is knowledgeable about architecture and shares interesting facts & trivia.

Response from Host

Jul 2023

Thank you! Your lively group made our summer stroll together even more fun. As a group of locals, maybe we'll tour together again!