In the Footsteps of Prince: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Minneapolis

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Sherry_M
89 days ago
It was great to see some iconic sites associated with Prince! It was my first time visiting Minneapolis and I had a wonderful time exploring parts of his city!

Find out how Minneapolis helped define Prince Rogers Nelson as a young musician who went on to change the world of music with this affordable walking tour. • Learn how Prince was the first artist in history to have a number one film, album and song at the same time • Hear from producer Frank Bures, an award-winning writer, essayist and the editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Departure Point

  • Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return Details
  • The tour ends in front of what used to be the Guitar Shop.
Duration1 hour and 15 minutes - 2 hoursLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Nicollet AvenueMinneapolis, MinnesotaThis self guided audio tour explores the city where Prince was born, where he rose to fame and where, when he died, the purple lights shone across the sky. You'll start the tour on Nicollet Avenue.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Dakota1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOn this tour, you'll see the Crystal Court balcony featured in Purple Rain.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: IDS Crystal Court717 Nicollet Mall, IDS Center, Minneapolis, MinnesotaYou'll pass by the Schmitt Music Wall mural where Prince had his iconic first photo shoot.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Orpheum Theatre900 Hennepin Avenue, , Minneapolis, MinnesotaOn this tour, you'll pass by The Dakota club, which Prince visited just a few days before he died. Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Prince Mural101 North 9th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403You'll see the Orpheum Theatre where Prince was one of the first black musicians to play.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: First Avenue701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403You’ll see a 100-foot tall mural by the artist Hiero Veiga, who was chosen from more than 60 artists to commemorate Prince.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Music Wall94 South 10th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403As you walk, you'll hear about the night 10,000 people came to the First Avenue club to mourn the death of the city's music legend.Duration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Food and Drink
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app2. Create an account3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes4. Enter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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Customer Reviews

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Sherry_M
It was great to see some iconic sites associated with Prince! It was my first time visiting Minneapolis and I had a wonderful time exploring parts of his city!
Nomad64190696245
I love self-paced walking tours, and this one doesn’t disappoint. It’s a reasonable length, about 1.5 miles long from the starting point to its end, so you’d have to add on how far you have to go to get there if you’re walking-time pain challenged like me. But there are places along the way to stop and rest. I love that it starts at the MTM statue as that was another one of my tourist goals. It was spectacular coming around a corner and seeing a mural! I also love that I can access it anytime in the future. I didn’t take as long in some places as I would have liked because my time was limited. So I took pictures and videos, and I’ll listen to the tour again while perusing the pics. This tour really whet my appetite to come back to MNPLS in the spring or fall when I can properly tourist.
buckz2022
Full of fun trivia, heartfelt remembrances of Prince, and endearing tangents. Great way to see this chunk of downtown Minneapolis.
844jamesg
The narrative was not very informative. I felt like we walked up and down the same street a few times with nothing to show for it.
G2870IHjohne
Some nice spots pointed out on the walk. Couple of bumps along the way, but all in all was decent. Need a few more " you're doing fine keep walking this way" in my humble opinion.

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