Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour
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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!
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.
Return Details
- Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
The country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Once housed the world’s largest and most technologically advanced flour mill in the world, now a history on the founding and growth of Minneapolis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Celebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Anthony Falls
West River Road and Portland Ave, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cross the river via this historic and unique bridge, while taking in the best view of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Saint Anthony Main
Minneapolis, MN
First documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nicollet Island
Stroll the oldest street in Minneapolis, passing by the city’s oldest tavern and over a warren of caves and tunnels.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
90 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location of what was the first permanent bridge over the Mississippi River, we take the current elegant and stylish bridge back toward downtown.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: United States Postal Service
100 South 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Before it became a Victorian oasis in the middle of “Big Muddy”, the island was revered by the Sioux and Ojibwe.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Water Works Park
333 South 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Depot
Minneapolis, MN 55414
In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Gateway District
Minneapolis, MN
The Milwaukee Road railway depot bustled with activity for over 70 years; today it remains one of the last surviving long-span, truss-roofed sheds in the country.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Мост Хеннепин Авеню
Minneapolis, MN 55414
An Art Deco treasure in an unexpected location, the opulent lobby remains unchanged since its 1933 opening.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
- Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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!
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.
Return Details
- Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Guthrie Theater
818 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
The country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Mill City Museum
704 S 2nd St, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Once housed the world’s largest and most technologically advanced flour mill in the world, now a history on the founding and growth of Minneapolis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Celebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stone Arch Bridge
100 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: St. Anthony Falls
West River Road and Portland Ave, , Minneapolis, Minnesota
Cross the river via this historic and unique bridge, while taking in the best view of the city.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Saint Anthony Main
Minneapolis, MN
First documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Nicollet Island
Stroll the oldest street in Minneapolis, passing by the city’s oldest tavern and over a warren of caves and tunnels.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
90 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Location of what was the first permanent bridge over the Mississippi River, we take the current elegant and stylish bridge back toward downtown.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: United States Postal Service
100 South 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Before it became a Victorian oasis in the middle of “Big Muddy”, the island was revered by the Sioux and Ojibwe.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Water Works Park
333 South 1st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401
The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: The Depot
Minneapolis, MN 55414
In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Gateway District
Minneapolis, MN
The Milwaukee Road railway depot bustled with activity for over 70 years; today it remains one of the last surviving long-span, truss-roofed sheds in the country.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Мост Хеннепин Авеню
Minneapolis, MN 55414
An Art Deco treasure in an unexpected location, the opulent lobby remains unchanged since its 1933 opening.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
- Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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