Explore the hidden history of Minnehaha Falls on an affordable self-guided walking tour in Minneapolis. Discover fascinating stories and enjoy complete control over your tour experience.
- Longfellow House - This self-guided audio tour takes you from the Longfellow House to the Song of Hiawatha Garden.
- John H Stevens House Museum - The tour passes by the John H Stevens House. You’ll hear about the house while you walk.
- Statue of Garasu no Usagi - The tour passes by several statues including the Statue of Garasu no Usagi.
- Hiawatha Statue - The tour passes by the Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statues. You’ll learn why everyone hated, and made fun of, poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellowâs âThe Song of Hiawathaâ.
- Minnehaha Falls - The tour passes by the Minnehaha Falls. You’ll hear about the first person to kayak over the falls.
- Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail - The follows part of the Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail.
- Song of Hiawatha Garden - The tour ends in the Song of Hiawatha Garden. On the way, you’ll hear how Minneapolis got its start, and what âMinnehahaâ means.
- Lifetime access to the tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- VoiceMap app available for Android and iOS
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and Drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
Explore Minneapolis’ gem, Minnehaha Falls, through an economical walking tour.
• Dive into anecdotes about the park’s lost past, from pioneering millwrights and carnival callers to Presidents and reclusive hermits
• Gain insights from producer Frank Bures, a celebrated author and essayist, also the editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology
• Enjoy the flexibility to complete the tour in an hour or take your time at various points, starting and ending as per your schedule
• Avail unlimited use before and after your reservation date
• Experience the tour virtually from your home
Post booking, you’ll receive a ticket detailing instructions and a unique code under ‘Before You Go’. Install the VoiceMap app and input your code.
The app provides directions to the starting point. Once there, plug in your headphones and hit start. VoiceMap features automatic GPS playback and turn-by-turn instructions. The app functions offline as well.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.