St. Paul Walking Tour: Discover Minnesota's Hidden Secrets
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Saint Paul
Uncover the hidden secrets of St. Paul on a walking tour. Explore historic neighborhoods, secret caves, and iconic landmarks while learning fascinating stories of old St. Paul. Join us for a unique adventure!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Cathedral of Saint Paul - Visit one of the State’s grandest churches.
- F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace - Learn the story of F Scott Fitzgerald’s relationship to this city
- James J. Hill House - Learn the history behind of of the Twin Cities business magnates
- Minnesota History Center - Learn the surprising story of how the oldest state-based history organisation came to occupy this prominent location
- Saint Paul - Stop partway through the tour to enjoy a locally-made coffee at a unique location
- Landmark Center - This former post office attracts a lot of attention
- Science Museum of Minnesota - One of the state’s top educational destinations
- Rice Park - Learn the surprising story of how this part came to be.
- Minnesota State Capitol - This striking 1905 building was a striking example of government architecture in the “new west.”
- Xcel Energy Center - Learn about the political machinations that led to the creation of this building.
- George Latimer Central Library - Saint Paul Public Library - See this gigantic public education building in all its glory.
- Ordway Center for the Performing Arts - A preeminent cultural institution for St. Paul
- Metro Minneapolis-Saint Paul - Finish the tour with a beer (or non-alcoholic alternative) and let your guide answer any final questions you may have
What's Included
- Friendly, local guide
- (Or non alcoholic alternative)
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
Whether you’ve recently moved to Minnesota, or have lived here all your life, the hidden treasures in our state capital will astound you.
Embark on a guided tour with a knowledgeable local who will help you discover the contrast of this wonderful city — from the affluent Summit Hill area, to the clandestine caves that housed illicit distilleries, you’ll come to realize this city has more to offer than what’s visible at first glance.
Your journey will begin atop one of St. Paul’s 7 hills, followed by a visit to the State Capitol, then steering back towards the towering buildings of downtown. En route, you’ll be regaled with tales of historic St Paul, make a pit stop for a cup of Joe at a charming local cafe, and conclude with a refreshing beer to go.
Location
200 Dayton Ave
Dayton Avenue
Meet at the front steps facing Summit Ave, near the sidewalk/roadway.
For most convenient parking, a pay lot is available at the Minnesota History Center for a flat rate of $6 - 345 W Kellogg Blvd.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Travelman00
Oct 13, 2023
Informative tour with Dan - On my first visit to Saint Paul, I had a very informative and fun tour guided by Dan. There were just three of us, and we all enjoy walking tours. Dan was a wealth of knowledge. He answered all our questions and gave us a lot of interesting stories about what we were seeing. I especially enjoyed the cathedral, James Hill house and the others on Summit Ave. It was nice to have an included coffee break at a local coffee house, and end the tour with a local beer at a tavern downtown. Would definitely recommend this tour if you enjoy seeing things you wouldn’t see on a bus tour.
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Yiwei_d
Jul 27, 2023
I had a wonderful experience and learned a lot from our tour guide Collin. - Collin is very knowledgeable and very friendly. He is passionate about his job and toke times to explain the details about the things we visited and answered all of my questions.
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Wade_r
May 21, 2023
We had a blast on the St.... - We had a blast on the St. Paul Walking Tour. Collin was an excellent and informative guide. We will definitely go on another tour.
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Travelingfloridadoc
Jan 1, 2023
St. Paul Walking Tour - Absolutely a great time. Dan was friendly and really knew the cities well. I only wish we had done the tour earlier in our trip as he had so many great suggestions of ways to experience the twin cities. I guess we will have to come back!!
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Kate
Dec 30, 2022
Dan is the best! - Dan was awesome! It was entertaining, educational, & fun! We will definitely sign up for more tours from Depot Adventures!
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Cen6157
Dec 19, 2022
Dan really enjoys leading his tours. That, or he fakes it real well! He kept it interesting and appealed to his audience - I liked learning a bit about how St Paul became such a popular place.
I also enjoyed seeing the wide variety of architecture throughout the neighborhoods and the city.
It isn't cold once you get started!
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Marlene_b
Nov 6, 2022
Great tour highlighting history and architecture of St. Paul. - I am visiting the Minneapolis/St. Paul area for the first time. This walking tour brought the history of the cities, especially St. Paul to life. From Michigan’s start as a territory to its statehood in 1858, through the Gilded Age and more recent times our guide provided interesting insights into the city’s development and architecture and famous names that played a role in its history.
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William_m
Nov 5, 2022
St. Paul history in 3 hours - Great walking tour. About 5 miles around the city. Fun stops at coffee and beers. Very informative history of the city.
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Tomal2436wq
Oct 24, 2022
Interesting. Fun. Engaging. - Dan was a great tour guide. Full of energy and humor. Very relational and engaging. Knew his history of the area very well.
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Sandra_c
Sep 10, 2022
Dan the Man!!! - Driving in from Sioux Falls, I got a flat tire. I messaged and asked for if there were any more times available for tours and John quickly tried to find a solution. I was fortunate enough that the time was available an hour later. The guide Dan was informative and super fun! I will rebook with them in the future 🙌
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