Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour
Overview
On your 2-hour fully narrated experience you’ll stroll along, and across, the Mississippi River in the footsteps of people like railroad tycoon James J Hill, once the richest man in Minnesota. He made his fortune as the river rushed through the heartland, tumbled down a magnificent waterfall, and powered dozens of mills as a rapidly thriving community grew up around it. Your tour guide will delight you with stories of epic rivalries, world domination, quiet hidden corners, boom town brothels, and European explorers as you traverse 350 years of recorded history. Once the flour-milling capital of the world, modern-day Minneapolis thrives on its founding principles of hard work, innovation, and ingenuity. See how historic structures are repurposed for modern use, while retaining the charm and flair of past golden ages. This is the Minneapolis we bring you back to: the Minneapolis of sawdust, extreme wealth, immigrants, brewers, and nature. This is the best sightseeing experience in town!
What's Included
- Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
- Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
818 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Guthrie Theater
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mill City Museum (pass by)
Mill Ruins Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mississippi River
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stone Arch Bridge
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Anthony Falls
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Anthony Main
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Мост Хеннепин Авеню
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nicollet Island
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis (pass by)
Gateway District (pass by)
The Depot
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
United States Postal Service
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Water Works Park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-86628P6
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