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Historic Minneapolis Riverfront Private Walking Tour

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On your 2-hour fully narrated experience you’ll stroll along, and across, the Mississippi River in the footsteps of people like railroad tycoon James J Hill, once the richest man in Minnesota. He made his fortune as the river rushed through the heartland, tumbled down a magnificent waterfall, and powered dozens of mills as a rapidly thriving community grew up around it. Your tour guide will delight you with stories of epic rivalries, world domination, quiet hidden corners, boom town brothels, and European explorers as you traverse 350 years of recorded history. Once the flour-milling capital of the world, modern-day Minneapolis thrives on its founding principles of hard work, innovation, and ingenuity. See how historic structures are repurposed for modern use, while retaining the charm and flair of past golden ages. This is the Minneapolis we bring you back to: the Minneapolis of sawdust, extreme wealth, immigrants, brewers, and nature. This is the best sightseeing experience in town!
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  • Professional tour company with over 10 years' experience
  • Local, knowledgeable, licensed Tour Guide
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.

Return Details

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA Meet your guide outside the front door; s/he will be wearing a purple shirt with company logo.

  • Guthrie Theater, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    The country’s largest regional theater, offering a breathtaking view of our tour area from the Endless Bridge
    5 minutes
  • Mill City Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Once housed the world’s largest and most technologically advanced flour mill in the world, now a history on the founding and growth of Minneapolis.
  • Mill Ruins Park, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Celebrates and documents the history of 19th-century flour mills long since abandoned and excavated in the past 25 years.
    10 minutes
  • Mississippi River, Minnesota, Verenigde Staten
    Discover why it’s been the Minneapolis area’s lifeline for over 10,000 years.
    15 minutes
  • Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MN, USA
    Cross the river via this historic and unique bridge, while taking in the best view of the city.
    20 minutes
  • St. Anthony Falls, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    First documented in 1680, the falls powered mills and generated wealth for the Twin Cities.
    15 minutes
  • Saint Anthony Main, Minneapolis, MN, Verenigde Staten
    Stroll the oldest street in Minneapolis, passing by the city’s oldest tavern and over a warren of caves and tunnels.
    15 minutes
  • Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis, MN 55414, Verenigde Staten
    Location of what was the first permanent bridge over the Mississippi River, we take the current elegant and stylish bridge back toward downtown.
    20 minutes
  • Nicollet Island, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    Before it became a Victorian oasis in the middle of “Big Muddy”, the island was revered by the Sioux and Ojibwe.
    5 minutes
  • Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
    The third building for this purpose stands on the site of the former Minneapolis Great Northern Depot and the Pacific sawmill.
  • Gateway District, Minneapolis, MN, Verenigde Staten
    In the 19th century, “Bridge Square” was the commercial hub and government seat of the growing city; the original Downtown Minneapolis.
  • Minneapolis, Minnesota 55414, Verenigde Staten
    The Milwaukee Road railway depot bustled with activity for over 70 years; today it remains one of the last surviving long-span, truss-roofed sheds in the country.
    5 minutes
  • 100 S 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Verenigde Staten
    An Art Deco treasure in an unexpected location, the opulent lobby remains unchanged since its 1933 opening.
    10 minutes
  • Water Works Park, 333 S 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, Verenigde Staten
    St Anthony Falls’ power was harnessed for industry here at the nation’s first commercial hydroelectric generation station.
    5 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Diane_Z
20 Sep 2021
Our tour guide Brian was wonderful, Very knowledgeable of the history and surroundings. It was a wonderful way to get to know the city. I would highly recommend both the tour and the guide.
This tour in Minneapolis-Saint Paul is organized by Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours

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