Minneapolis History Walk: Discover Untold Stories

Explore Minneapolis with knowledgeable local guides! Discover the fascinating and often overlooked history of Minneapolis and Minnesota, from the pre-statehood era to modern times.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Stone Arch Bridge - Learn about the early history of Minneapolis via the only bridge of its kind on the Mississippi, connecting our past to the present.
  • IDS Building - Walk into the beating crystal heart of the Minneapolis Skyway system.
  • First Avenue & 7th St Entry - Walk along the star studded walls of Minnesota’s landmark live music…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Location
Whitney Mill Quarter
West River Parkway
We will be meeting at the beginning of the Western side of the Stone Arch Bridge near the parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ronda
May 19, 2026
Past and present history walking tour : Minneapolis - The tour was very interesting and definitely touched on both the past and present. Dan was very knowledgeable and entertaining!
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V5315vlcynthiah
May 1, 2026
Well worth your time! - Our guide (Collin) was personable and knowledgeable! He provided interesting info on the history of Minneapolis and pointed out historic sites giving us background info as well as architectural significance.
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D4702mdbiancag
Apr 16, 2026
Great experience! - I had such a great experience with Colin as my guide! He was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire tour really enjoyable. I felt like I got an amazing feel for the city and was able to see so much in a short amount of time. I booked the tour the night before because my fiancé had a last-minute business trip, and even though I ended up being the only person on the tour, Colin made it so fun and engaging. It felt like such a personalized experience, and I’m so glad I did it. Highly recommend!
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126nickr
Apr 15, 2026
Great walking tour! - When my wife and I travel to a new city we like to go on walking tours to get a better understanding of the history and key aspects of the city. This one ranked right up there with the best. Colin was enthusiastic throughout the tour providing great insights about the Stone Bridge, the flour mills, Guthrie Theater, Foshay tower, First Avenue concert venue and life in Minneapolis. A coffee stop at Dunn Brothers was a nice stop to warm up a bit before heading back out.
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Jjjg
Mar 25, 2026
Great way to get a quick layout of the skyward system and history - We took this tour with Collin and it was awesome! He has a true passion for his city and a deep knowledge of its history belong with knowing what's changing and continues to change. We were fortunate to just be 2 of us on the tour so he was able to share a lot of info from all or our questions, he has a great speaking voice too. We started by the river and about halfway hit a cool coffee shop which was great as it was a little bit chilly for that first part since we were outside but then we were in the skyway system the rest of the tour. We walked a lot which we LOVED and the skyward system is AMAZING. DEFINITELY recommend taking one of their tours thru the skywsy because its huge! If we had more time, we would have taken their bar and food tour as he pointed out several of those spots and they looked good. Highly recommend this tour, really enjoyed it!!
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Patty_p
Feb 17, 2026
Our tour guide Collin was... - Our tour guide Collin was friendly and verify informative. Lots of walking but doable. We did the tour with our 10 and 11 year-olds and they seemed to enjoy it as much as we did.
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Jenniferoa7656hn
Jan 1, 2026
Tour for One! Phenomenal - Collin was amazing! This is the first time I’ve ever had a tour for one. I so appreciate that he didn’t cancel. I learned a lot about the mill history, and I appreciated Collin’s attention to architectural detail. This was a really fun experience. 1:1 attention was not something I expected, but it was something I definitely enjoyed for conversation flow and questions. Thank you, again! I can highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to learn more about Minneapolis. Also, if you’re worried about cold, much occurred in the Skyways. I’m not sure if that is just for winter, but we didn’t miss anything.
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Abraham_canavera
Nov 16, 2025
100% recommended - It's an amazing tour to get a good look at the history of Minneapolis. Dan was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I truly enjoyed his storytelling and charisma.
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495gittes
Nov 2, 2025
Go. Book This Tour! - Collin is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and engaged in his communication, mixing historical facts with memorable anecdotes. This walking tour is superbly curated and takes you seamlessly from the past to the present. Highly recommend.
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Nazreid
Nov 1, 2025
Fun & highly informative walking tour of Minneapolis, from The Mississippi River to Prince! - Had the pleasure of joining Collin on the tour just over a week ago. Certainly one of the highlights of the trip for me. As someone who loves a good walking tour everywhere they go, this was everything I wanted and more. Collin is extremely knowledgeable and has a great way about him, he also takes a great photo. As other reviews have mentioned, you get a nice coffee along the way. The tour is nicely paced and was well worth the money. Collin couldn't have been more accommodating and the tour ensured my time in Minneapolis was off to an amazing start.
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From $60
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).