Top Minneapolis-Saint Paul Holidays

Learn about the unique character and history of Minneapolis and its neighborhoods with local expert guides while enjoying hand selected drinks that define our city and its people. Share stories with your guide and fellow tour members as we walk the streets of Minneapolis between our bars. Chat with the knowledgeable bartenders and staff that help us get through those long winter months, and heartbreaking sports teams

Step into a stylish Minneapolis wine bar and learn pasta the Italian way. This immersive class with Chef Aaron blends Old World technique with a modern night out. You’ll begin by crafting fresh pasta dough from flour, eggs and salt, learning how to knead, rest and roll it properly for perfect elasticity. Then shape two beloved classics: hand-cut tagliatelle and ricotta-filled ravioli. For the tagliatelle, prepare a silky cacio e pepe sauce with black pepper, Parmesan and Pecorino, mastering the art of emulsifying cheese and pasta water. Next, fill and seal ravioli before finishing them in a simple butter and sage sauce that highlights every delicate bite. This intimate experience includes personal instruction, premium ingredients and a full homemade pasta meal served in a trendy local venue. It’s an authentic Italian escape — right in the heart of Minneapolis.

Gain a different perspective on downtown Minneapolis and learn about its haunted heritage with this ghost-themed walking tour. Walk around to sites such as City Hall, the Stone Arch Bridge, the Foshay Tower, and more, while your guide fills you in on the colorful characters and spooky stories that have shaped the city.

Slow down, sip wine and master Italy’s most comforting pasta in this immersive gnocchi-making experience. Hosted at a stylish local wine bar, this class with Chef Aaron feels like stepping into a rustic Italian kitchen — without leaving the city. You’ll start by transforming simple ingredients — potatoes, flour, eggs and salt — into tender gnocchi dough, learning how to knead and shape each piece for that perfect pillowy bite. While your pasta cooks, you’ll prepare a deeply flavorful ragu from scratch. Dice carrots, celery and onion, simmer fresh tomatoes and enrich the sauce with beef, pork and a splash of wine for complexity. Chef Aaron walks you through every step, sharing insider tips on sauce building, timing and texture. At the end, sit down to enjoy your handmade gnocchi coated in rich ragu, paired with the warm, lively atmosphere of the wine bar. It’s a cozy culinary escape that blends technique, storytelling and incredible flavor into one memorable evening.

Learn about the Minneapolis brewpub scene and enjoy as many craft beer varieties as you like on this guided, all-you-can-drink, small-group brewery tour. Choose an afternoon or evening tour time, then visit local breweries that may include Fair State Brewing Co-op, Lakes and Legends Brewing Company, Modist Brewing or others. Snacks and round-trip transportation by minibus included.

See the best of the Twin Cities on foot and from a private car on this private guided tour of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This sixteen-stop tour covers both cities' highlights, including sports venues like Xcel Energy Center and Target Field. Pass serene spots like Lake of the Isles and Minnehaha Falls. Visit the Minnesota State Capitol and Mill District while hearing local stories.

Learn all about the Twin Cities, Minneapolis on this fun, interactive, app-led bar hunt. You make your way through the city at your own pace, without having to follow a guide or join a large tour group. The best pubs are decided for you, so you don’t need to spend time deciding which ones to visit. Complete video and photo challenges as you go, and have a great time in the process.

Turn your next night out into a cozy creative escape in this hands-on candle-making class, at a charming Minneapolis brewery. Perfect for beginners, this class teaches you how to make your own custom candle from start to finish. Explore premium waxes, wicks and fragrances as your instructor guides you through the steps to melt, scent and pour with confidence. You’ll choose two signature fragrances from a curated scent library to make your candle one of a kind. Relax with your favorite drink in a welcoming brewery atmosphere, ask plenty of questions and leave with a handcrafted candle that’s ready to light — or wrap as a thoughtful gift.