Minneapolis Tales Bar Crawl: Twin Cities Hidden Bars & Stories
One Minute Tours
4.8
Rebecca_R
1 year ago
It was just my husband and I. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, we got to try lots of different local spots we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. I would 100% recommend
Experience Minneapolis' most captivating historical bar crawl, where exceptional drinks meet unforgettable stories. This 3-hour journey through trendy neighborhoods blends drinking, history, and social connection like locals do. Discover how Minneapolis transformed from frontier outpost to craft beverage haven. Connect with passionate bartenders at hand-picked venues, sample distinctive local drinks, and hear remarkable stories that shaped our city. Why choose a historical bar crawl here? Minneapolis offers world-class craft drinking and fascinating history. From rebellious lumberjacks to modern cocktail innovators, this city celebrates community and storytelling. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture beyond tourist spots. Share stories with fellow participants, meet bartenders who keep the city's spirit alive, and discover hidden gems locals love.
Departure Point
- Your tour starts at our headquarters: Kickernick Building, located at 430 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401.
- Your tour starts at our headquarters: Kickernick Building, located at 430 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: MinneapolisMinneapolis, MinnesotaStart your exploration of the Mill City where the mighty Mississippi River powered America's industrial heartland and shaped a dynamic urban landscapeDuration: Not AvailableStop At: AxeBridge Wine Co.411 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401The only wine bar in the Twin Cities where they actually produce wines on site. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Cobble Social House213 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401New York-style cocktail bar whose drinks are as good as it is difficult to find. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Berlin204 North 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401Live, avant garde jazz music and great cocktails - called out in the New York times' "36 hours in Minneapolis" piece NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Hewing Hotel300 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Scandinavian-influenced bar with a great whisky selection a a smell of bacon in the air. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Stone Arch Bridge100 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Mississippi River - pass by the stone arch bridge on the Mississippi River while learning about the city's milling history that earned it the "Mill City" nickname.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aster Cafe125 Southeast Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414Hands-down one of the best patios in Minneapolis. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Mill City Museum704 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaHear about the historic Mill District, where towering grain elevators and cobblestone streets tell the story of America's flour milling capitalDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Nicollet Island Inn95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401A fancy, high class bar with surprisingly affordable spirits selection and a best-in-class bar staff. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Monte Carlo219 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Home of great drinks and Minneapolis' "old money" NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: HeadFlyer Brewing861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOur token brewery on the tour, this bar's owners are often working and will even occasionally give us a behind-the-scenes tour. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Interactive Minneapolis History Experience - French colonial time, Dakota heritage, industrial tales
- Learn about Minneapolis' hand-crafting brewing tradition from lumberjack days to modern distilleries
- Guaranteed Entry to 4 Signature Minneapolis Bars - access that even locals struggle to get,
- Behind-the-Scenes Bar Tours - Meet bartenders as they are available and learn venue stories
- Expert Minneapolis Bar Historian Guide - local storyteller with deep city knowledge
- Warehouse District Transformation Tour - From dive bars to luxury condos
- Your first drink is on us - kickstart the tour on the right note before we depart on foot.
- Drinks beyond the first inclusion as stated
Experience Minneapolis' most captivating historical bar crawl, where exceptional drinks meet unforgettable stories. This 3-hour journey through trendy neighborhoods blends drinking, history, and social connection like locals do. Discover how Minneapolis transformed from frontier outpost to craft beverage haven. Connect with passionate bartenders at hand-picked venues, sample distinctive local drinks, and hear remarkable stories that shaped our city. Why choose a historical bar crawl here? Minneapolis offers world-class craft drinking and fascinating history. From rebellious lumberjacks to modern cocktail innovators, this city celebrates community and storytelling. Perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture beyond tourist spots. Share stories with fellow participants, meet bartenders who keep the city's spirit alive, and discover hidden gems locals love.
Departure Point
- Your tour starts at our headquarters: Kickernick Building, located at 430 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401.
- Your tour starts at our headquarters: Kickernick Building, located at 430 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis MN 55401.
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: MinneapolisMinneapolis, MinnesotaStart your exploration of the Mill City where the mighty Mississippi River powered America's industrial heartland and shaped a dynamic urban landscapeDuration: Not AvailableStop At: AxeBridge Wine Co.411 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401The only wine bar in the Twin Cities where they actually produce wines on site. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Cobble Social House213 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401New York-style cocktail bar whose drinks are as good as it is difficult to find. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Berlin204 North 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401Live, avant garde jazz music and great cocktails - called out in the New York times' "36 hours in Minneapolis" piece NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Hewing Hotel300 North Washington Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Scandinavian-influenced bar with a great whisky selection a a smell of bacon in the air. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Stone Arch Bridge100 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Mississippi River - pass by the stone arch bridge on the Mississippi River while learning about the city's milling history that earned it the "Mill City" nickname.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Aster Cafe125 Southeast Main Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414Hands-down one of the best patios in Minneapolis. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: Mill City Museum704 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaHear about the historic Mill District, where towering grain elevators and cobblestone streets tell the story of America's flour milling capitalDuration: Not AvailableStop At: Nicollet Island Inn95 Merriam Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401A fancy, high class bar with surprisingly affordable spirits selection and a best-in-class bar staff. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 20 minutesStop At: The Monte Carlo219 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401Home of great drinks and Minneapolis' "old money" NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 25 minutesStop At: HeadFlyer Brewing861 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOur token brewery on the tour, this bar's owners are often working and will even occasionally give us a behind-the-scenes tour. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- 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
- Interactive Minneapolis History Experience - French colonial time, Dakota heritage, industrial tales
- Learn about Minneapolis' hand-crafting brewing tradition from lumberjack days to modern distilleries
- Guaranteed Entry to 4 Signature Minneapolis Bars - access that even locals struggle to get,
- Behind-the-Scenes Bar Tours - Meet bartenders as they are available and learn venue stories
- Expert Minneapolis Bar Historian Guide - local storyteller with deep city knowledge
- Warehouse District Transformation Tour - From dive bars to luxury condos
- Your first drink is on us - kickstart the tour on the right note before we depart on foot.
- Drinks beyond the first inclusion as stated
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Rebecca_R
It was just my husband and I. Our tour guide was knowledgeable, we got to try lots of different local spots we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. I would 100% recommend
Betty_M
Tour Guide was not in place and, after waiting several minutes, I made a call to the number given. Told the number was not in service. Tried to call other Viator number. Pleasant woman who tried her darndest to find out what was going on, but could not as her company is not connected to this tour. Two phone numbers on the ticket and no help. Got incoming call from guide from the number that was not in service. Meeting place was apparently changed at the last minute and we did not receive any updates. He said he was two blocks away and we could come to him or he would come to us. We asked him to come to us (two senior citizens unfamiliar with the area). Waited another 15 minutes and called him again to ask where he was since he said he was two blocks away. He did not pick up. Went to a local hotel and ordered some drinks/food then got a text that he was on his way. Met him (and two other people on the tour) 35 minutes after the tour was supposed to begin. He seemed pleasantly nonchalant, and since we had already ordered and were not impressed with any of the service we were supposed to be getting, we chose not to continue with him. Such a dire lack of communication for something that was quite expensive to begin with. Have NEVER had a Viator tour like this and would not recommend it. Also would like Viator to double check all phone numbers on the tickets. Not cool to strand visitors in places they are already unfamiliar with.
Jim_R
We did a mid-afternoon tour with Dan as our guide. He made the experience fun and interesting, as he was full of knowledge about the area we walked. He knew employees at each stop, which created more conversation and insights into the various establishments visited. A great experience overall!
GtrNP
We had the best time with Collin! He gave us a great mix of history, fun facts, and a variety of bars totally based on our personalities and drinking likes. Highly recommend taking this fun walking tour!
adam_w
Had a great tour with Dan! He was very engaging with the group as well as taking the time to get to know everyone individually. Dan was a wealth of knowledge on places we visitors as well as the city. The tour took us to (4) different types of bars which was great because it was a different vibe at each place. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone regardless if you are local (we were) or someone from out of town.