Walking F. Scott Fitzgerald's St. Paul Life & Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald on this private, historic walking tour in St. Paul, Minnesota. Your guide is a wealth of knowledge regarding the popular author who penned "The Great Gatsby" and shares stories about his life in the Roaring ‘20s, the Gilded Age architecture, and much more. Highlights include Fitzgerald's birthplace, homes, and haunts.
- Learn more about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life than you would on your own
- For extra insight, ask your guide questions as you explore
- Go at your own pace on this private tour just for your group
- Easily meet your guide at a central meeting place
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Home interiors are not part of this tour.
- Restrooms are not available during this tour.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
Meet on the sidewalk in front of a historic brick former firehall at 498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102. The start point will be confirmed upon engagement.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 04/02/2020 - 10/06/2027
Monday - Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Itinerary
1
The Happy Gnome
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
F. Scott Fitzgerald Birthplace
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
599 Summit Ave
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Summit Avenue
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
The University Club of Saint Paul
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Summit Lookout Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nathan Hale Park (Pass By)
7
Cochran Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
The Commodore Bar & Restaurant
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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 15 reviews
This tour provides a leisurely stroll through St. Paul's Summit Hill neighborhood where F. Scott Fizgerald was born and raised. The tour highlights those places relevant to his life and fiction. Fitzgerald lovers strapped for time in St. Paul will find this an interesting and informative look at the author while viewing gorgeous, historical architecture.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you. We had a beautiful morning for our neighborhood stroll, and I appreciated your literary insight as well as your curiosity. I now have the book you recommended…thanks for the tip!
This is a truly unique, fun and educational experience. We had a larger group and everyone loved it. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and interested in our group and their questions - awesome!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you. Your eclectic and interesting group was a joy to guide and the many great questions kept me on my toes. We all had fun discovering F. Scott Fitzgerald!
Doug was very friendly and knowledgeable about the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and the Cathedral Hill neighborhood. He has a true passion for telling stories. We will definitely use him again the next time we are booking a tour in the area!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! As a local resident, it would be great to see you again as we together experience another guided tour adventure. Enjoy your summer!
Douglas is fantastic! Knowledgeable, nice, and professional. Terrific fun time! I'd do another Minnesota tour with him.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you! Your interest and knowledge of F. Scott Fitzgerald and his life, people and places was inspiring. I learned new things while guiding your tour. Fun for me, too! Thanks again for the reading recommendations.
Our guide Doug had an intimate knowledge of the houses and haunts—as well as the mannerisms and mores—which encompassed the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald. An excellent tour guide!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
I really enjoyed meeting you and your family for our walking tour of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s life and homes. Your kids and grandkids were curious, engaged…and fun! You interest in exposing them to Minnesota’s literary greats is inspiring. Thanks again!
We had an enjoyable experience on a beautiful afternoon learning about the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald. It was a nice, easy-to-arrange activity that inspires us to learn more about the city and its history.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Susan, our informative stroll during a beautiful evening was fun for me, too. Your group was so interested and the wide-ranging questions were inspiring. Thanks to you, Drew, Emily and Matt. Maybe we'll connect again for another Twin Cities walking tour. Have fun planning your future outings around town!
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