Public Tours
MINNEAPOLIS RIVERBOAT AND BUS TOUR
New for 2019! 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!
Tour Operates
Fridays 10:45am-1:45pm (May-Oct)
Tickets available to purchase until Thu 5pm. We can usually accommodate bookings between Thu and Sat; call us for availability.
Sights
- 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!
What's Included
- 90-minute bus tour - fully narrated by a tour guide
- 90-minute river cruise - fully narrated on Minneapolis Queen or Paradise Lady
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
- Convenient pick up and drop off location
- Professional driver
- Transportation in our incredibly fun open air bus or our spacious enclosed coach (based on time of year and overall availability)
Pricing
$55
Location
Starting and ending location is Minneapolis Visitors Information Center - 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Multiple parking ramps are available right in the area or choose metered parking
Tour Policies
Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 4 people booked for tour to operate. You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are not achieved. If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date.
Cancellation Policy: Since this is a high demand tour, all tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.
Looking for a private tour, wanting to celebrate an occasion or have a group larger then 12 people, please check out our private tour packages and CONTACT US to arrange for a private tour.
MINNEAPOLIS LANDMARK BUS TOUR
Featuring not only the sights, but also the sounds of Minneapolis (in a very 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!
Tour Operates
- 9:00am and 10:45am Thursday (May-October)
- 9:00am Friday (May-October)
- 9:00am and 10:45am Saturday (May - November)
- 9:00am Sunday (June - August)
Sights
- 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!
What's Included
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
- Convenient pick up and drop off location
- Professional driver
- Transportation in our incredibly fun open air bus or our spacious enclosed coach (based on time of year and overall availability)
Pricing
$38
Location
Starting and ending location is Minneapolis Visitors Information Center - 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Multiple parking ramps are available right in the area or choose metered parking
Tour Policies
Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 4 people booked for tour to operate. You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are not achieved. If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date.
Cancellation Policy: Since this is a high demand tour, all tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.
Looking for a private tour, wanting to celebrate an occasion or have a group larger then 12 people, please check out our private tour packages and CONTACT US to arrange for a private tour.
The Prince Legacy Tour: Sights & Sounds of Minneapolis
Join us as we honor the life of Prince - one of the greatest musical legends to emerge out of the Twin Cities! Offered on special commemorative dates (or by private booking), this exciting bus tour will take you to all the important sites that played a role in creating the rock icon Prince eventually became. From important places of his youth to some of the venues he performed in, you’ll gain a better understanding of why Prince chose to remain in the Twin Cities after becoming a mega-star. This 3-hour bus tour will allow you to experience the same places Prince did, and is a must-see for any serious Prince fan! Option available to add on a tour of Paisley Park at an additional cost, based on availability. This tour does not include an inside visit to Paisley Park.
Tour Operates
- 10am - 1pm April 20 & June 8
- Other dates and times by private booking
Sights
- First Avenue Night Club (Purple Rain Movie)
- Childhood home
- Purple Rain House
- Downtown Minneapolis
- Schmitt Music Mural
- Orpheum Theater
- Electric Fetus
- Underground Graffiti Tunnel
- Prince Mural
- Paisley Park (Outside Only, Inside Tour sold separately)
What's Included
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide that will show you a great time and help you celebrate the life of The Purple One
- Convenient pick up and drop off location
- Professional driver
- Transportation in our Enclosed Coach
Price
- $80 per person
Location
Starting and ending location is Minneapolis Visitors Information Center located at 505 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in
- Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
- Multiple parking ramps are available right in the area or choose metered parking
Tour Policies
Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 4 people booked for tour to operate. You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are not achieved. If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date.
Cancellation Policy: Since this is a high demand tour, all tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.
Looking for a private tour, wanting to celebrate an occasion or have a group larger then 12 people? Please check out our private tour packages and CONTACT US to arrange for a private tour.
FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays on this 2-hour tour! Your expert guide will escort you to your warm, heated coach bus where you’ll ride in comfort while viewing twinkling lights and nibbling on holiday candy canes. We’ll have music, we’ll have games, we’ll have fun for the whole family! We may even have an ugly sweater or two! (Feel free to wear your own! We know you have one!) The brightly decorated streets of the Twin Cities are sure to get you in the spirit of the season – so please join us for some festive fun!
Tour Operates Seasonally in December
Fridays 7:30pm
Saturdays 5:00pm and 7:30pm
Sundays 5:00pm and 7:30pm
What's Included
- Holiday lights - of course!
- Holiday music
- Games and holiday stories that are fun for the whole family
- Candy canes
Pricing
Adult $35
17 and under $30
Location
Starting and ending location is the Mall of America with free parking.
The bus pickup/drop-off is located at the north side of Mall of America at the new North Entrance with convenient access from American Boulevard. This is located in the Mall parking lot that is east of IKEA and north of Lindau Lane.
Tour Policies
Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 10 people booked for tour to operate. You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are not achieved. If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date.
Cancellation Policy: Since this is a high demand tour, all tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled. The tour is held rain or shine.
Looking for a private tour, wanting to celebrate an occasion or have a group larger then 12 people, please check out our private tour packages and CONTACT US to arrange for a private tour.