Public Tours
ALL IS BRIGHT HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - 2021
Don't let this cold and crazy winter stop you from having fun, Minnesota! 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. 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 brood
TOUR INFORMATION
Dates
- 4:45pm, 5:30pm, 6:15pm, 7:00pm, 7:45pm, 8:30pm, 9:15pm each night
- Thursdays - Dec 2, 9, 16, 23
- Fridays - Dec 3, 10, 17
- Saturdays - Dec 4, 11, 18
- Sundays - Dec 5, 12, 19, 26
- Tuesday - Dec 21
- Wednesday - Dec 22
Price
- $150 for the entire bus exclusively for your group up to 13 guests (that's only $11 per person for a full bus!)
- DOT rules and regulations allow 13 guests maximum on this bus, no matter the age; infants and children must be included in total guest count
Location
- Begins and ends at Microtel Inn & Suites (5681 Bishop Ave, Inver Grove Heights MN 55076)
Overview
No matter the season, Minnesotans embrace the outdoors. Our Bold North winters are no exception! 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! 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
- Face coverings encouraged on the bus - grandma's handknit scarf is perfect! Face coverings required inside hotel.
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 or yours!
Festive Add-ons
- Holiday Snack Pack - $5 - includes 1 personal-size bag locally-made Candyland popcorn, 1 small bottle of water, 1 large candy cane
- Handwarmers - $3 - for a pair
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FESTIVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays on this up-to-2-hour tour! 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!
TOUR INFORMATION
Dates
- 5:30-7pm & 7:30-9pm Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays in Nov & Dec
Price
- Adult $35 per person
- 17 and under $30 per person
Location
- Begins and ends at Mall of America with free parking (Mall of America Bus/Shuttle Pickup/Drop-Off in North Parking Lot)
Overview
Treat yourself to the magic of the holidays by viewing beautiful light displays on this up-to-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!
Minneapolis Riverboat and Bus Tour
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. See Mill City from two distinct perspectives!
Tour Information
Dates
- 10:30am-1:45pm Thursdays (Jun - Aug)
- 10:30am-1:45pm Fridays (May - Sep)
- 10:45am-1:45pm Sundays (Jun - Aug)
Price
- $55 per person
Location
- Begins and ends at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center (505 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55402)
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!
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!
MINNEAPOLIS LANDMARK BUS TOUR
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.
Tour Information
Dates
- 2-3:30pm Thursdays (May - Oct)
- 2-3:30pm Fridays (May - Oct)
- 10-11:30am & 11:45am-1:15pm Saturdays (May - Oct)
- 9-10:30am Sundays (Jun - Aug)
Price
- $38 per person
Location
- Begins and ends at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center (505 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55402)
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!
Overview
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!