Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (3 hrs)
Recommended by 98% of travelers
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Get a customized, comprehensive view of both cities while walking and riding
- Visit the Mill District and State Capitol with free admission
- Sip bottled water while the guide discusses local history, art, and culture
- Pass by popular sites like University of Minnesota and the Sculpture Garden
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Select a tour starting point convenient for you. Typically, the tour starting point is also the ending point. The flexible schedule allows the itinerary to be customized for your interests.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
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Itinerary
Minneapolis Skyway System (Pass By)
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden (Pass By)
Lake of the Isles (Pass By)
Bde Maka Ska (Pass By)
Lake Harriet (Pass By)
1
Minnehaha Falls
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Historic Fort Snelling (Pass By)
Saint Paul (Pass By)
Grand Casino Arena (Pass By)
2
Minnesota State Capitol
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cathedral of Saint Paul (Pass By)
James J. Hill House (Pass By)
Summit Avenue (Pass By)
Governor's Residence (Pass By)
Allianz Field (Pass By)
University of Minnesota (Pass By)
U.S. Bank Stadium (Pass By)
3
Mill District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
First Avenue & 7th St Entry (Pass By)
Target Center (Pass By)
Target Field (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 40 reviews
Margaret_T, Aug 2025
My two grandsons and I had a great time on our three hour tour of Minneapolis and St Paul. Our tour guide, Douglas Cline, and our driver did an incredible job showing us the highlights. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants an unforgettable experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Our time together was lively and full of stories. Plus, your two grandsons were impressively attentive and engaged. A special afternoon for us all. Thank you for joining me.
Kathleen_F, Sep 2024
Douglas Kline makes Minneapolis tour pop. 4 of us in a Cadillac Escalade driven by driver Jeff followed Doug's detailed and fascinating history of Minneapolis as we visited chief sites of the city, various neighborhoods and buildings. We all had a great time. Doug was available before & after the tour for consultation on restaurants, theater and other entertainment. He was completely dependable, so well informed, and just a delightful person. Highly appreciated. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you. Our lively morning was a lot of fun and I’m glad you and your group enjoyed the tour. I’m sure that your post-tour lunch and maybe some shopping was also a good time. Enjoy your many future travels!
Lorraine_D, Aug 2024
Nothing can be better than a "private" tour and that's exactly what we got with Douglas Kline. He and his driver picked us up from our hotel (so no hassles with transportation). We let Douglas know ahead of time what we were/were not interested in so he made sure that we visited places we'd like. He did a great job narrating our sites and stopping at "famous" places in St. Paul and Minneapolis. He was very engaing with us. Loved his tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Thank you! I’m honored to be part of your multi-state road trip and your first visit to Minnesota. Now that you’ve seen the overall Twin Cities highlights, you can explore some key attractions in-depth. Enjoy Minnesota!
James_M, Jul 2024
Douglas gave us a fantastic overview tour of the Twin Cities! He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us insights about the history that we would not have learned on our own. Great tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! We had a fun afternoon together with great summer weather, too. I’m glad we extended your tour duration so we could see more, linger longer at special attractions, and dive a bit deeper. Your curiousity about everything was refreshing for me. I had a ball!
Jacquelyn_C, Jun 2024
Doug was excellent! We learned so much about the area and had a great time doing it. Our group is 14, 54, and 79 and there was something for all of us. Our 79 yr old is not so mobile and Doug and his driver were patient and kind. Strongly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! We had a great time together, and I enjoyed guiding both your mom and your son with stories that both would enjoy. A very fun trio! Have fun at the Paris Olympics!
Wanda_K, Jun 2024
We are all from Minnesota but decided to take two of our grandkids, age 12, on a tourn of the Twin Cities. Our tour guide did a fantastic job of giving us facts that were fun and interesting. He engaged the kids in all of the information. They were asking questions and guessing answers to his.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Thank you! Your grandkids are bright! They kept me on my toes as we saw the highlights of the Twin Cities, and their insights added to our fun morning. We all had a good time!
Louise_M, Sep 2023
We toured through many areas and neighborhoods seeing and learning about both twin cities. We enjoyed hearing about the history of both cities, learning about the lumber barons and fine mansions. Doug was willing to work with us on getting our rental car which took some time away from the tour. He was very informative and took us around to many places. I would highly recommend him and this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you. The rental car and connections we planned worked well. I’m happy you enjoyed the tour.
Jean_F, Aug 2023
Doug was fabulous! He picked up on our preferences and made adjustments accordingly. He covered all of the little know facts and statistics that I enjoy.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
I’m glad you enjoyed your first trip to Minnesota. Come back soon! Thanks.
Taryn_B, Aug 2023
Amazing highlights of the Twin Cities. Doug was able to relate to my tween daughter and share history in an interesting way! Customized stops to our interests and wonderful service for our tour, made this a 5-star!
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words. Your tween daughter’s perspective was a fun and fresh take for me, so I enjoyed orienting our highlights tour to her interests. Memorable for me; hopefully memorable for her, too. Enjoy your “state countdown” as you visit each state together in future years!
Annette_M, Jul 2023
Fascinating history of the city, beautiful lakes, parks and gardens... a great snapshot of how this city was created! Loved the last view overlooking the St. Anthony Falls, and learning how the flour industry was created. Learned much more than reading hrs of history books. Doug was very personable and amiable. The car ride very comfortable. A great memory! Many thanks
Response from Host, Jul 2023
I’m honored to know that your memories of our Twin Cities excursion will travel with you up to the North Shore of Minnesota. I’m so impressed with your expert travel planning skills and was very glad to contribute with lots of tips and itinerary suggestions for the rest of your trip. I know it will all be very memorable!
Andrea_J, May 2023
This was the perfect tour for our first trip to Minneapolis. Douglas was very informative and flexible-creating a tour to match our interests, while still covering Minneapolis’s must see areas. He is also available for questions even after the tour is over.
For those wanting a stress-free experience, we highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you! I had a good time keeping-up with the interest and questions from both you and your husband. We had a great tour, beautiful weather, and I know you enjoyed visiting my suggested additional attractions during your stay. I’m glad you enjoyed your first visit to Minnesota.
Joy_S, May 2023
This was such an EXCELLENT experience!!! Doug and the driver picked us up at our hotel and we headed out for a delightful tour of the twin cities. Doug is super knowledgeable, professional and personable…we will not forget this trip at all!! It was our first time to the area and we loved being able to sit back and take it all in. Highly recommend this tour and we will definitely check out his other tours!!
Response from Host, May 2023
Thank you. I had a fun time with both of you, and learned a bit from your husband’s specialized insight, as well. Gotta love that. Come back when the Twins or Saints are playing and we’ll see some more!
Sathya_P, Jul 2022
I loved traveling with Douglas and learning about twin cities. Highly recommend him if you want to get details of the twin cities and are visiting for the first time. Douglas is very knowledgeable and knows the city in and out.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you! I’m glad we were able to add some special stops to your itinerary. Your son (happy 15th birthday!) especially seemed to enjoy our discoveries. Best wishes to him during the upcoming tournament!
Beth, May 2022
Absolutely recommend. I travel to Minneapolis all the time but never able to sneak out of downtown and see the parks and hear the history! We had a free morning and Douglas made it work for our schedule! He tailored the stops to what we were interested in , was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic about showing us his city! The art, the parks, the history......It was like having a friend showing us around. The car service was flawless, comfortable and so pro:) excited to come back and do another tour with him. THANK YOU
Response from Host, May 2022
Beth, it was a fun morning with you and Elizabeth! Your engaged enthusiasm was inspiring and we saw and learned a lot. Next time in Minnesota, we can connect to discover more. So too bad your Guardians didn’t fare too well over the weekend. Go Twins!
David_D, Aug 2021
Great tour! Doug goes above and beyond. His tour is flexible and can be adjusted to match your interests. He is knowledgeable and informative. He uses a professional driver so he can focus on the tour he is giving you. He provides excellent recommendations for local restaurants and attractions to visit after the tour. Well worth the money!
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