PRIVATE TOURS

A Tale Of Twin Cities Bus Tour
A Tale Of Twin Cities Bus TourA Tale Of Twin Cities showcases the best of Minneapolis and St Paul, fraternal twins with unique personalities, and even takes in a beautiful urban waterfall!Learn More
Minneapolis Landmark Bus Tour
Minneapolis Landmark Bus TourJoin us for an unforgettable experience touring some of the most distinctive local sights and spots in Minneapolis. Open Air Bus or our enclosed coach bus, or luxury coach.Learn More
Best Of ... Walking Tour
Best Of ... Walking TourOur Best Of … Walking Tour allows you to get up-close-and-personal with a particular area. Currently focusing on either Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis River District, or Downtown St Paul.Learn More
Gangsters, Bootleggers, & Feds
Gangsters, Bootleggers, & FedsDiscover the seedy side of Prohibition Era St Paul (aka "a crook's haven") on this fascinating tour. Includes a drink at a favorite gangster hangout AND popcorn from a local institution with gangster ties.Learn More
Historic Cathedral Hill & Summit Avenue
Historic Cathedral Hill & Summit AvenueThe Victorian era’s priests, industrialists, immigrants and servants created a scenic and historic neighborhood which defined the golden age.Learn More
Minneapolis Riverboat & Bus Tour
Minneapolis Riverboat & Bus TourTwo great experiences, one amazing tour: combining our sightseeing city tour with a spectacular river cruise to create a summer treat. See historic and beautiful Mill City from two distinct perspectives!Learn More
All Is Bright Holiday Lights Tour
All Is Bright Holiday Lights TourDon't let this cold and crazy winter stop you from having fun! Be bold, embrace the cold, make your holidays brighter in the Twin Cities' only open-air fun bus. It's a perfect evening out!Learn More
Festive Holiday Lights Tour
Festive Holiday Lights TourTreat your group to the magic of the holidays by viewing twinkling lights, riding in style in our warm heated coach bus, enjoying holiday music and nibbling on holiday treats.Learn More
Taste Twin Cities Food Tours
Taste Twin Cities Food ToursSample delicious foods while exploring historical neighborhoods on walking tours; savor artisan chocolates or sip wine in scenic locations by bus.Learn More
Twin Cities Brewery Tours
Twin Cities Brewery ToursGet insider access to the best breweries in town for delicious flagship, seasonal, and local favorite craft beer. We also offer distilleries and cideries.Learn More

Bring your curiosity and we'll take care of the rest! Twin Cities Sightseeing Tours takes pride in providing a carefree, smooth, and effortless experience. Let us do that for you! We offer tours for ANY size group from one to one hundred...or more…on whatever date you need. You can choose a tour as-is, ask us to customize it to your desired specifications, have us design one from scratch, or use our step-on guide and concierge services. Walking or bus, short- or full-day tours, Minneapolis or St Paul, and with or without breweries, distilleries, wineries, or restaurants...we can do it all!

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Complete the Tour Inquiry Form below, or email us: tours@experiencethetwincities.com

A TALE OF TWIN CITIES

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The Twin Cities are more fraternal than identical, which makes our A Tale Of Twin Cities tour so interesting. Learn why it’s said you date Minneapolis and marry St Paul. Or why Mark Twain allegedly said, “St Paul is the last great city of the east and Minneapolis is the first great city of the west”. This 3-hour tour also includes magnificent Minnehaha Falls!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Minnehaha Falls
  • State Capitol Building
  • Cathedral of Saint Paul
  • Summit Avenue
  • First Avenue
  • Mary Tyler Moore Statue
  • Mississippi River
  • Stone Arch Bridge
  • Mill District
  • St Anthony Falls
  • Basilica of St Mary
  • Nicollet Island
  • Iconic Buildings - IDS & Foshay
  • Guthrie Theater
  • Mill City Museum
  • Prince Landmarks
  • Bob Dylan Mural
  • Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field, and Target Center
  • Much more!

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The Twin Cities are more fraternal than identical, which makes our A Tale Of Twin Cities tour so interesting. Learn why it’s said you date Minneapolis and marry St Paul. Or why Mark Twain allegedly said, “St Paul is the last great city of the east and Minneapolis is the first great city of the west”. Situated along the mighty Mississippi River, with downtowns only seven miles apart, Minneapolis and St Paul each began as tiny immigrant towns and grew up together, eventually forming a cohesive metropolis that’s part bustling city, part sleepy suburbs, part natural beauty, and all uniquely Minnesota.

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MINNEAPOLIS LANDMARK BUS TOUR

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Featuring not only the sights, but also the sounds of Minneapolis (in a unique way which only Experience the Twin Cities can present). Join us for an unforgettable experience touring distinctive landmarks from Minneapolis's past, present and exciting future.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mississippi Riverfront
  • Sculpture Garden
  • Walker Art Museum
  • Stone Arch Bridge
  • St Anthony Falls
  • Basilica of St Mary
  • Mary Tyler Moore Statue
  • Nicollet Island
  • Iconic buildings - IDS & Foshay
  • Guthrie Theater
  • Mill City Museum
  • Prince landmarks
  • Bob Dylan Mural
  • Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field and Target Center
  • Much more!

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Featuring not only the sights, but also the sounds of Minneapolis (in a unique way which only Experience the Twin Cities can present). Join us for an unforgettable experience touring distinctive landmarks from Minneapolis's past, present and exciting future. From world-famous murals to the largest river in the United States, you'll see why Minneapolis is known as "the City by Nature." A relaxing 90-minute bus ride, our Minneapolis Landmark Bus Tour is excellent for visitors, locals and families alike!

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BEST OF ... WALKING TOUR

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Although Minneapolis and St Paul are twins, each has its own distinct personality made of diverse neighborhoods. Our Best Of … Walking Tour allows you to get up-close-and-personal with a particular area. Currently focusing on either Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis River District, or Downtown St Paul. Each tour lasts 90 minutes.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Downtown Minneapolis - iconic buildings, sports stadiums, theater district, First Avenue, Mary Tyler Moore Statue
  • Minneapolis River District - Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, St Anthony Falls, Mill District, Guthrie Theater, oldest street in Minneapolis
  • Downtown St Paul - Landmark Center, Rice Park, Mississippi River, State Capitol, Cathedral of St Paul, gangster locations, theater district

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Although Minneapolis and St Paul are twins, each has its own distinct personality made of diverse neighborhoods. Our 90-minute Best Of … Walking Tour allows you to get up-close-and-personal with a particular area. Focusing on Downtown Minneapolis, the Minneapolis River District, and Downtown St Paul, our walking tours let you learn interesting history, be part of our exciting present, and see what’s on the horizon as the Twin Cities continue to attract new residents and change to meet everyone’s needs. There will be plenty of photo opportunities, so don’t forget your camera!

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GANGSTERS, BOOTLEGGERS, & FEDS

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WANTED! You! To discover the seedy side of Prohibition Era St Paul!

“If you were looking for a guy you hadn’t seen for a few months, you usually thought of two places — prison or St. Paul.” - Alvin “Creepy” Karpis

In the 1930s St Paul was known as a “crooks haven”, a safe place for criminals to hide or reside under the knowing gaze of the city police force. During this 2-hour tour, your guide brings the past to life as you walk the same streets that made our capital city so attractive to gangsters and bank robbers, bootleggers and kidnappers. Discover how dirty cops, Prohibition, and the Great Depression combined to create a St Paul for sinners and see where many were eventually brought to justice.

Includes a drink in a former notorious gambling den and speakeasy AND popcorn from a St Paul institution that got its start during the gangster days.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Hear how St Paul became a safe haven city, opening the door for many of America's most wanted criminals to hide out during prohibition and beyond
  • Learn about Prohibition and its Minnesota connections
  • Visit sites where hideouts and speakeasies and gangsters mixed in with ordinary businesses and citizens
  • Munch on popcorn from a St Paul institution that got its start during the gangster days
  • Have a drink in a former notorious gambling den and speakeasy
  • See where bootleggers and other notorious gangsters faced the music in federal court
  • Walk in the footsteps of the likes of John Dillinger, Pretty Boy Floyd, Doc Barker, "Creepy" Karpis, Bugs Moran, J Edgar Hoover and more
  • Researched and accurate historical facts

INCLUDES

  • A choice of our signature Bootlegger cocktail, craft beer, wine or MN made Lift Bridge Root Beer Soda at a revitalized gangster’s hangout – drink where the gangsters drank!
  • The same tasty popcorn that gangsters enjoyed before going to the pictures – this historic shop is a real treat!
  • Guided by a character from St Paul’s past

OVERVIEW

WANTED! You! To discover the seedy side of Prohibition Era St Paul!

 “If you were looking for a guy you hadn’t seen for a few months, you usually thought of two places — prison or St. Paul.” ~Alvin “Creepy” Karpis

In the 1930s St Paul was known as a “crooks haven”, a safe place for criminals to hide or reside under the knowing gaze of the city police force. Police profited off the nefarious activities of infamous criminals John Dillinger, “Baby Face” Nelson, “Machine Gun" Kelly, the Barker-Karpis Gang, “Scarface” Al Capone, and many more. Your guide brings the past to life as you walk the same streets that made our capital city so attractive to gangsters and bank robbers, bootleggers and kidnappers. Below your feet lie miles of dank, disused tunnels once the network for transporting illicit beer and liquor. Sip your included cocktail at a modern-day speakeasy located in a former notorious gambling den. Discover how dirty cops, Prohibition, and the Great Depression combined to create a St Paul for sinners and see where many were eventually brought to justice.

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HISTORIC CATHEDRAL HILL & SUMMIT AVENUE WALKING TOUR

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Religion and riches and mansions…oh my!

Dominating the skyline, the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul stands proudly as gateway to the city’s most scenic and historic neighborhood. Here the Victorian era’s movers and shakers, immigrants and servants, and priests and industrialists created a slice of St Paul which defined the golden age. Stroll past stately mansions on Summit Avenue and learn how residents such as James J Hill, F Scott Fitzgerald, and Cass Gilbert created the city’s colorful past. Includes a sweet treat along the way.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • See relics of St Paul’s Gilded Age as you walk through the Hill District
  • Stroll America’s longest uninterrupted street of Victorian mansions
  • Learn the stories of how servants, industrialists, early settlers, Catholics, and prominent architects created what Mark Twain called “the last great city of the east”
  • Stand in awe in the shadow of railroad baron James J Hill’s palatial home
  • View the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul
  • See the former residence hotel where F Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald and Ma Barker stayed
  • Historic buildings and some of the city’s best, trendy, and popular restaurants
  • View downtown and the State Capitol from atop one of St Paul’s famous hills
  • Researched and accurate historical facts

INCLUDES

  • The expertise of a fun and knowledgeable Tour Guide
  • A sweet treat along the way

OVERVIEW

Religion and riches and mansions…oh my!

Dominating the skyline, the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul stands proudly as gateway to the city’s most scenic and historic neighborhood. Here the Victorian era’s movers and shakers, immigrants and servants, and priests and industrialists created a slice of St Paul which defined the golden age. It includes stately mansions along Summit Avenue, where it was fashionable to see and to be seen, as well as green spaces, Mississippi River overlooks, and repurposed historic buildings with secret tales to tell. Learn the stories of James J Hill, F Scott Fitzgerald, Cass Gilbert, Ma Barker, and more famous, wealthy, and notorious figures from our capital city’s colorful past.

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MINNEAPOLIS RIVERBOAT AND BUS TOUR

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Two great experiences, one fun-filled tour! We've combined our relaxing sightseeing city tour with a spectacular river cruise to create a summer midday treat. See Mill City from two distinct perspectives!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Mississippi Riverfront
  • Sculpture Garden
  • Walker Art Museum
  • Stone Arch Bridge
  • St Anthony Falls
  • Basilica of St Mary
  • Mary Tyler Moore Statue
  • Nicollet Island
  • Iconic buildings - IDS & Foshay
  • Guthrie Theater
  • Mill City Museum
  • Prince landmarks
  • Bob Dylan Mural
  • Sports Stadiums - USBank, Target Field and Target Center
  • Much more!

OVERVIEW

Two great experiences, one low price! We've combined our relaxing sightseeing city tour with a spectacular river cruise to create a summer midday treat. It begins with a 90-minute city tour, incorporating the best of Minneapolis's past and present, before concluding with a thrilling 90-minute cruise down the mighty Mississippi River. What better way to see this exciting and historic city than by land and water? This tour is excellent for visitors, locals, and families alike! 

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ALL IS BRIGHT HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR

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Don't let this cold and crazy winter stop you from having fun, Minnesota! In this unusual year, let's be bold, embrace the cold and make your holidays brighter in the Twin Cities' only open-air fun bus. We have holiday lights, music, AND Santa and a lively Elf will be at your service. It's a perfect outing for families or your company! Choose your date and time slot to book the bus for your private party!  

Be Bold!

Be Brave!

BYOB!

  • Bring your own blanket
  • Bring your own beverage (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • Bring your own bunch

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No matter the season, Minnesotans embrace the outdoors. Our Bold North winters are no exception! In this unusual year be bold, get out, have fun. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays with this custom, one-of-a-kind tour. Treat yourself to the magic of the season by viewing beautiful light displays in a fun, safe way. Embrace the cold in the Twin Cities’ only open-air fun bus. With a covered top and open sides, it’s the perfect way to view twinkling lights along brightly decorated streets. The crisp air, holiday music, and beautiful lights make it perfect for families or your company! This unique private tour is sure to get you in the spirit of the season – so please join us for some festive fun! We’ll make your holidays brighter!

GOOD TO KNOW

  • Bus holds 13 guests in the back; driver is isolated in separate, enclosed cab
  • We pick you up at the starting location and travel local neighborhood streets at slow speeds for the 30-minute tour (no highways!)
  • Dress warmly! This is an open-air bus!
  • Alcoholic beverages are allowed; must be 21+ years old

WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Clean, safe, decorated open-air fun bus for your private party
  • Professional driver, dressed as Santa, on a pre-planned route with many holiday lights 
  • Our festive holiday music playlist! 

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FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR

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We offer both unguided and guided private tours

Tours run from late Nov through late Dec

UNGUIDED

Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays with Experience The Twin Cities. Ride in comfort while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling holiday candy canes. Driving through the brightly decorated streets of the Twin Cities is sure to get you in the spirit of the season. See why Experience The Twin Cities offers the most fun for the holidays!

Important Points

  • Pick-up and Drop-off anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro area
  • Available 7 days a week at dusk for optimal lights viewing
  • Prices valid for 2-4 hour tours
  • Choose our East Metro or West Metro Festive Holiday Lights Tour
  • The time starts at pick-up and ends at drop-off
  • No hidden charges
  • Complimentary water, drinkware, cooler (no ice); candy canes
  • Bring your own drinks for more merriment!

 

GUIDED

Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays with Experience The Twin Cities. Ride in comfort while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling holiday candy canes. Your expert driver and guide will lead you through the brightly decorated streets of the Twin Cities, which is sure to get you in the spirit of the season. We’ll have music, we’ll have games, we’ll have fun for everyone! We may even have an ugly sweater or two! See why Experience The Twin Cities offers the most fun for the holidays!

Important Points

  • Pick-up and Drop-off anywhere in the Twin Cities Metro area
  • Available 7 days a week at dusk for optimal lights viewing
  • Prices valid for 2-4 hour tours
  • Choose our East Metro or West Metro Festive Holiday Lights Tour
  • The time starts at pick-up and ends at drop-off
  • No hidden charges
  • Complimentary water, drinkware, cooler (no ice); candy canes
  • Bring your own drinks for more merriment!

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