Minneapolis Past and Present Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Walk with local guides through Minneapolis! Learn the surprising and often untold history of Minneapolis and Minnesota, from before statehood and through to the present.

Additional Info

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

Learn about the early history of Minneapolis via the only bridge of its kind on the Mississippi, connecting our past to the present.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

IDS Building

Walk into the beating crystal heart of the Minneapolis Skyway system.

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Coffee and/or Tea

Gratuities

Options

Minneapolis Past and Present Walking Tour

Reviews

4.94

35 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tour for One! Phenomenal

    jenniferoA7656HN,,Jan 1, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Collin was amazing! This is the first time I’ve ever had a tour for one. I so appreciate that he didn’t cancel. I learned a lot about the mill history, and I appreciated Collin’s attention to architectural detail. This was a really fun experience. 1:1 attention was not something I expected, but it was something I definitely enjoyed for conversation flow and questions. Thank you, again! I can highly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to learn more about Minneapolis. Also, if you’re worried about cold, much occurred in the Skyways. I’m not sure if that is just for winter, but we didn’t miss anything.

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  • 100% recommended

    Abraham Canavera,,Nov 16, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It's an amazing tour to get a good look at the history of Minneapolis. Dan was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I truly enjoyed his storytelling and charisma.

  • Go. Book This Tour!

    495gittes,,Nov 2, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Collin is an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable and engaged in his communication, mixing historical facts with memorable anecdotes. This walking tour is superbly curated and takes you seamlessly from the past to the present. Highly recommend.

  • Fun & highly informative walking tour of Minneapolis, from The Mississippi River to Prince!

    NazReid,,Nov 1, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Had the pleasure of joining Collin on the tour just over a week ago. Certainly one of the highlights of the trip for me. As someone who loves a good walking tour everywhere they go, this was everything I wanted and more. Collin is extremely knowledgeable and has a great way about him, he also takes a great photo. As other reviews have mentioned, you get a nice coffee along the way. The tour is nicely paced and was well worth the money. Collin couldn't have been more accommodating and the tour ensured my time in Minneapolis was off to an amazing start.

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  • Great experience, a bit...

    Stephen C,,Oct 23, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Great experience, a bit of walking, but we went back to a couple of places to see again. Narration was very good and engaging. We could have done another hour.

  • Magnificent Minneapolis Walking Tour

    FarAway21586796819,,Oct 17, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Collin, our Guide, was extremely knowledgeable and a delightful person. Highlights were the Mill District and Museum, Skyway tours of buildings and Prince history & memorabilia. Minneapolis City Hall was a surprising architectural delight. Its history, stained glass windows and God of the Rivers Statue (Made from the same marble as Michelangelo’s David) all amazing.

  • Both my husband and I...

    Omnia F,,Oct 13, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Both my husband and I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide Dan is great, he did answer every one questions, explicit. We do recommend North Star Tours

  • Well worth a visit

    BeAnOrganDonorSave7X,,Oct 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Minneapolis impresses in several key areas. The greater Minneapolis communities and governments commitment to integrated green space, parks, bike paths, the arts and many other such amenities and facilities make the city a pleasant and interesting place to live and visit. It is truly impressive. Other cities need to study and copy its blueprint.

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  • Nice walking tour

    Helena M,,Oct 8, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    A very nice and interesting view of Minneapolis downtown, history and today. The tour guide Dan was really nice, engaged

  • Really enjoyed the views...

    Catherine B,,Oct 5, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Really enjoyed the views from the Guthrie and walking through the Mill City Museum. Our guide was friendly and happy to answer questions.

From US$64.99

4.94
(35 reviews)