All Minneapolis-Saint Paul Tours & Excursions in 2026

Save your feet while discovering Minneapolis from a unique perspective on board a historic street trolley. Listen to live commentary as you roll through the city’s five original districts where the behind the makings of today's Minneapolis can be found. This one-of-a-kind city tour is fun for all ages.

Step into the thrilling world of the Minnesota Vikings, where passion meets history in a stunning venue! Immerse yourself into “Skol Nation”, unite with the Vikings famous fanbase in U.S. Bank Stadium joining in with the iconic “Skol” chant, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The Purple and Gold have been blessed with iconic playmakers throughout their history, from stars like Randy Moss to Justin Jefferson creating a rich legacy of unforgettable moments. You’ll be blown away by the thrilling football on display! Grab your Helga hat, your viking horn and wear your purple and gold colours as you embrace one of the most unique and renowned tailgating experiences in the NFL! The U.S. Bank Stadium is an iconic venue located in downtown Minneapolis, you’re surrounded by a host of artisan eateries and modern architecture and stunning parks to make for an amazing all-round trip!

Climb aboard Minneapolis’ Candlelight Ghost Trolley Tour for a wickedly fun night of haunted history, paranormal legends, and eerie storytelling through the city’s darkest corners. Departing from the infamous haunted Pillsbury Club, guests can arrive early to explore the Halloween market, grab food, and relax in exclusive VIP lounges before the spirits come out to play. Led by expert storytellers-you’ll ride through Minneapolis aboard a historic trolley rumored to be haunted itself, hearing chilling tales of ghostly apparitions, cursed mansions, unsolved mysteries, and the strange figures still said to wander the streets after dark. Armed with flickering candlelight you’ll experience one of Minneapolis’ top-rated nighttime attractions and a year-round Halloween event that’s equal parts spooky, theatrical, and wildly entertaining.

An all-ages Christmas lights adventure that starts and ends at the historic Pillsbury Club, where families can explore a holiday market with local vendors and enjoy special child pricing for an affordable outing. The 1.25-hour trolley tour covers beautiful Minneapolis light displays, and riders get to judge and rank the stops to help crown the city’s fan-favorite home. It’s a bright, family-friendly experience designed for holiday fun, easy shopping, and shared seasonal magic.

Discover the bold flavors and hidden gems of Minneapolis on this unforgettable food tour through the North Loop and St. Anthony Main neighborhoods. Led by a passionate local guide, you’ll enjoy 6 delicious tastings that showcase the city’s unique blend of Scandinavian heritage, immigrant flavors, and modern Midwest innovation. Stroll past red-brick warehouses turned award-winning eateries, cross the iconic Stone Arch Bridge, and taste how European and Indigenous traditions shaped the Twin Cities’ culinary identity. Along the way, you’ll uncover fascinating local stories, meet passionate food makers, and experience why Minneapolis is fast becoming one of America’s top food destinations. Come hungry and leave inspired and full!

Titanic: An Immersive Voyage transports visitors back to 1912 through immersive galleries, recreated spaces, artifacts, projections, and interactive storytelling. Guests explore the ship’s construction, walk recreated interiors, learn about passenger and crew stories, and experience the dramatic events surrounding the voyage. The exhibition combines historical artifacts, multimedia environments, large-scale immersive projections, 3D visuals, and interactive experiences to provide an educational and emotional journey through one of history’s most iconic events. Upgrade to the VIP experiences which include a virtual reality expedition exploring the Titanic wreck site more than 2.5 miles beneath the ocean surface.

Discover Minneapolis your way on the city’s only Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tour aboard a one-of-a-kind open-air bus. This guided experience lets you explore the city’s must-see attractions while enjoying fresh air, great views, and the lively energy of Minneapolis all around you. Designed for those short on time but big on seeing. Maximize your time with 4 targeted stops where you’ll have time to hop off the bus, walk around, take photos, and dive into the history and culture of each location before hopping back on with your friendly driver-guide. This unique hop-on hop-off tour is the only local experience that includes hop-off opportunities at the city’s top attractions. Perfect for first-time visitors and locals alike, this small group tour offers a relaxed, engaging way to experience the city in motion. In Jun, Jul, Aug use your open-air bus; in May and Sep use your enclosed coach bus. (The enclosed bus may be used in the event of unfavorable weather during summer months.)

One of the greatest urban waterfalls in the nation, this self-guided audio tour turns Minnehaha Falls into a world of fascination and wonder. Using just your smartphone, you’ll follow along as you learn stories of hermits and Presidents, nature and geology, and much more. Speed through your experience or linger as you like, turning it into a discovery of your own making.

Explore the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral with a daily guided tour that uncovers its rich history and architectural splendor. This one-hour experience includes visits to the majestic sanctuary, where the grandeur of Beaux-Arts design captivates. Delve into the significance of the Shrines of Nations, which honor the diverse immigrant communities. Your knowledgeable guide provides engaging storytelling about the cathedral's sacred art and history, making every moment enlightening. Ideal for adults and history enthusiasts, this tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can appreciate the beauty of this sacred space. - One-hour guided tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral - Learn about the architecture and sacred art - Visit the Shrines of Nations honoring immigrant contributions - Wheelchair accessible and suitable for adults over 10 years old

A great tour year-round, especially if you're visiting in the winter months! Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city - inside and out - during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. AFTERNOON TOUR ends at the historic Minneapolis Club, not typically open to the public. Choosing Mpls City & Skyway Tours, you are supporting a local, woman-owned small business with a big heart. (Please note, this is a walking tour. We will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)

Saint Paul is the current capital of Minnesota and was quite the hub for organized crime not too long ago. Discover this thrilling part of the Twin Cities history during a gangster tour by bus. You’ll join a group of history buffs for a ride through the city, spending hours learning about the 1930s Prohibition Era from your funny and informative guide. Venture through South, West, and Central Saint Paul, stopping at sites of payroll robberies, bars where gangsters frequented, and spots where kidnappings took place.

Take a chilling ghost tour along Summit Avenue, Minneapolis, when you book this nighttime walking tour. Uncover the haunted history of mansions and historic locations, including Forepaugh's 2nd Mansion and Cochran Park, in Minneapolis-Saint Paul. This walking tour offers spine-tingling tales, and a spooky journey through the supernatural side of Summit Avenue.

Starting in the trendy North Loop neighborhood, we visit some of the best restaurants in Minneapolis! Learn about the city over a bite to eat (or four)! From a building with four James Beard nominated chefs under one roof, to classic upper midwest cuisine, and a little bit from northeast Minneapolis' eastern European heritage, this tour will leave both your brain and belly full! And don't forget to leave room for dessert!

Explore Minneapolis through Prince’s life—without dealing with any of the crowds. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hit the streets of Prince’s favorite 'hood, starting at Nicollet Avenue and ending on First Avenue, where 10,000 gathered to mourn the artist’s death. Though designed for a 75-minute tour, explore at your pace, sinking into all things purple.

Nickelodeon Universe®, the nation's largest indoor theme park, is home to seven acres of unique attractions, entertainment and dining options. Meet the Nick characters, experience spine-tingling rides, visit unique retail shops and much more!

The course features an original, whimsical design with an old-time Northwoods feel, complete with life-size moose, horses, and more! Also contains fun cartoon vehicles, including a logging truck, steam locomotive, and biplane. Not only will this custom-crafted course be magical for all who play, it is also designed to be fully accessible, so everyone can enjoy the adventure!

Experience Minneapolis like never before with guided walking tours led by knowledgeable local experts. Discover the fascinating and often overlooked history of Minneapolis and Minnesota, from the pre-statehood era to modern times. Our tours provide insightful commentary and engaging stories, offering a deeper understanding of the city's rich heritage and cultural evolution.

Minneapolis is one of America’s greatest arts centers, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden is like stepping into a shrine that proves it. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll venture into this artistic labyrinth and admire some of the city’s most iconic works. The tour starts at the Walker Art Museum, located at the site of Thomas Lowry’s former mansion on the “Devil’s Backbone,“ a steep, twin-ridged terrain with a striking silhouette. From there, you’ll stroll through the sculpture garden, pausing at key works including Katharina Fritsch’s electric blue Hahn/Cock, and other lesser-known but equally fascinating pieces. This tour combines art appreciation, historical context and dramatic stories. You’ll find out how Sam Durant’s Scaffold was met with global outrage in 2017, and enjoy moments of quiet reflection at Jim Hodges’ mirrored boulders. I’ll also tell you about the controversies and characters that shaped this cultural landscape.

Most people don’t know anything about St. Paul’s gangster history—and most definitely don’t go underground to explore it. But you will on this totally immersive tour, heading back to the era of John Dillinger and 1930s-era corruption. Your guides set the scene, taking you around the city, and beneath it, for a day of subterranean suspense.

Explore the so-called most haunted place in Minnesota on a fun one-hour walking tour of the sandstone Wabasha Street Caves. Learn more about local history–including the grim and spooky parts–at the caves, which were once a notorious gangster hideout. Around 60 ghosts are said to haunt the caves. Go in search of them yourself.

For thousands of years, Jewish people have brought in the Sabbath with candles, wine, and the blessing over challah -- the traditional braided bread. During this activity, you'll learn practical challah-baking tips as well as the history, significance, and cultural roots of challah-baking. You'll experience a genuine and age-old Jewish tradition as you learn the steps to bake your very own challah -- and then you'll be able to enjoy your warm-from-the-oven fresh-baked challah bread!

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.

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