St. Paul Historic Cave Tour
Overview
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1 hour
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See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site on this historic tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s. Later it was a mushroom farm, and it was then developed into a restaurant casino and gangsters' hotspot during the 1930s prohibition era. Newspapers reported an unsolved gangland murder at the casino. Tour guides point out the bullet holes. Some believe the caves are haunted by the murdered mobsters whose bodies were never found. The original bar from the 30s has been fully restored - it was a then-record at 60 feet long.
Though this tour is appropriate for all ages, we recommend ages 5 and up, due to shorter attention spans and restlessness.
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
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site. Historic Tour of extensive caves carved into the hillside in long-abandoned mining ventures in the 1800s, which became a gangster hotspot in the 1930s.
What‘s Included
1-hour cave tour
Restrooms
Wifi
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St. Paul Historic Cave Tour
Reviews
151 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We enjoyed the history of...
Magdalyn L,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We enjoyed the history of the cave system and the tour. Our guide was very knowledgable and engaging.
A peek into the past. So cool!
R4749BGkellyp,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So interesting! This was not the normal boring cave tour of stalagmites and stalactites, this was rich history about the caves and the City of St. Paul
Interesting tour
Dawn I,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It was a cool tour. I do wish we had a bit more time to explore and look at the various photos though. Our tour guide, Karen, was great. And the man who checked us in was very nice.
A great day trip
Emily B,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So informative and fun. Our guide was funny and full of energy and info. We are thinking about taking the two other tours as soon as we can
Excellent 1 Hour Spent!
Jodea J,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent TourGuide: fun, knowledge, and volume all great! Tour was perfect! We learned a lot about St. Paul and the Wabasha caves and had a few good laughs.
We must have liked it, we went twice.
ann s,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a pleasant tour. The history is fascinating. We went a second time to review some of what we learned the first time round.
Such a fun time! Wish we...
Anabel D,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fun time! Wish we were in town longer to attend the other tours they have. Definitely a must do !
Fabulous entertainment
Carl W,,Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Baby Face Nelson was the perfect tour guide who appeared to enjoy the tour as much as we did. I highly recommend this tour. But wear a light jacket!
Amazing experience…!!
aizarc2025,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mary was AMAZING…!!! Learnt so much about the history of St Paul and incredible story telling by Mary. Will do it again, anytime, multiple times.
Unique Piece of St. Paul’s History
Brenda D,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent and unique tour. Our guide Luca was terrific. He provided us with such a great background of the history of the caves. It is a 45 minute $15 tour that was well worth it.
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