Mill City Museum Tours and Tickets

Explore the trendy and historical parts of Minneapolis on this small-group food tour through Riverwalk. Get off the beaten path and visit the Minneapolis Mill District and Northeast Minneapolis neighborhoods. Try nearly a dozen delicious tastings from local restaurants and specialty food shops. Taste local favorites including cheese curds, European-style baked bread, gelato, and locally brewed craft beer. Also, visit the historic Mill City Museum, see the only natural major waterfall on the Upper Mississippi Riverwalk, and stroll along the oldest street in Minneapolis.

This isn’t your grandma’s walking tour. With this self-paced audio guide, you’ll learn all about Minneapolis’s standard history (like Prince) *and* discover its secret nooks and crannies, like the history of “Funkytown,” a mansion with 86 TVs, and the invention of Zubaz pants. No matter what, after you’ve explored with this River Walk guide, you’ll never look at this stretch of the Mississippi with glazed-over eyes again.

For a thorough tour of Minneapolis, book this private walking tour where your guide tells you stories dating back over 300 years, and how the city’s history shaped what it is today. You can walk at your own pace on this private tour, since you won’t be sharing your guide with a large group. On your walk, pass by the Guthrie Theater, Mill City Museum, Mill Ruins Park, along the Mississippi River, and much more.

Take a self-guided tour along the iconic Mississippi River with award-winning storyteller Frank Bures. From Nicollet Island to Gold Medal Park, delve into 12,000 years of vibrant river history. Cross the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, pass Stone Arch Bridge, and explore the Guthrie Theater. Along the way, discover tales of St. Anthony Falls, Guinness World Record paddling attempts, the Minneapolis Post Office, Spirit Island, and Nicollet Island's peculiar inhabitants. Uncover the mystery of the Grain Belt Sign's revival, marvel at bull sharks' Mississippi swim, and learn about the 450-mile canoe race. Frank's near-death experience in the river adds a personal touch. This tour will leave you with an appreciation for the Mississippi's profound impact on those living along its shores. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour.

Go frolicking through one of Minnesota’s Twin Cities during this interactive scavenger hunt through downtown Minneapolis. You and your group can play right from your smartphone, but it’s up to you if you’re playing on a team or against each other. Answer trivia questions, solve puzzles, and complete challenges to earn points while getting to know the city. You’ll pass by popular sites like Mill City Museum, City Hall, and Foshay Tower.

Discover the heart and soul of Minneapolis from the ground up on this walking experience. Designed for curious travelers and locals alike, this tour reveals the character, history, and evolution of one of the Midwest’s most dynamic cities. You’ll explore 7 distinct neighborhoods, each with its own personality, stories, architecture, and sense of place. From historic corridors shaped by the city’s milling legacy to vibrant cultural districts pulsing with new energy, you’ll gain a true feel for what makes Minneapolis so compelling. Your guide will bring the past to life with fascinating stories of ambition, resilience, and reinvention. Minneapolis has grown and adapted over time—embracing innovation, honoring its roots, and continuously reimagining its future. The tour connects historic landmarks with modern developments, giving you a deeper understanding of how the city’s identity continues to evolve. By walk's end, you won’t just have seen the city—you’ll truly understand it.