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Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
$349
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Step back in time on a fully narrated tour along the Mississippi River, where you’ll walk in the footsteps of historical figures like James J Hill, a key player in Minnesota's history. Traverse 350 years of recorded history while learning about the river's impact on Minneapolis.
- 🌊 Your guide will share stories of rivalries, European explorers, and the evolution of this vibrant community.
- 🏛️ Witness how historic structures have been repurposed while preserving their unique charm and character.
- 📜 Discover Minneapolis's transformation from the flour-milling capital to a modern hub of innovation and hard work.
- 🚷 Please note that this is a walking tour; appropriate footwear is recommended for comfort.
- 🕰️ The experience lasts 2 hours and covers significant historical landmarks along the river.
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Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
- Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
- Gratuities
Meeting 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.
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Guthrie TheaterThe country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
- 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. (pass by)
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Mill Ruins ParkCelebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
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Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
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Cross the river via this historic and unique bridge, while taking in the best view of the city.
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St. Anthony FallsFirst documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
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Stroll the oldest street in Minneapolis, passing by the city’s oldest tavern and over a warren of caves and tunnels.
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Location of what was the first permanent bridge over the Mississippi River, we take the current elegant and stylish bridge back toward downtown.
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Nicollet IslandBefore it became a Victorian oasis in the middle of “Big Muddy”, the island was revered by the Sioux and Ojibwe.
- The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill. (pass by)
- In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis. (pass by)
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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.
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An Art Deco treasure in an unexpected location, the opulent lobby remains unchanged since its 1933 opening.
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St Anthony Falls’ power was harnessed for industry here at the nation’s first commercial hydroelectric generation station.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
$349
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!