Location: Minneapolis
Top Things to do in Minneapolis
The 6 Best Bus Tours in Minneapolis, Minnesota (MN)
With its gleaming skyscrapers set amid glittering lakes, Minneapolis makes for an attractive and fun getaway. A truly year-round destination, the city offers activities for every season. In winter, one can explore the downtown area through more than seven miles of glass-enclosed skyways. In addition to keeping you warm, they create a lively thoroughfare filled with specialty shops, restaurants and services. Whether you want to escape the winter cold or the summer warmth, the Mall of America offers shopping, dining and entertainment options for any time of the year and every member of the family. Art lovers have plenty to see at the Minneapolis Art Institute, Walker Art Center and the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum, which all house world-renowned collections. The theater scene is thriving. With more than thirty theaters, Minneapolis has more seats per capita than any U.S. city except New York. See a Broadway show and enjoy dinner and live jazz at a fabulous restaurant. With kids in tow, check out the Science Museum of Minnesota, where visitors can produce their own video, or come face to face with a shark at the UnderWater Adventures Aquarium. In summer, the action moves outside. Known as "The City of Lakes," Minneapolis has 22 lakes located within city limits and many more in the surrounding area. In town, hordes of locals and tourists in-line skate or stroll around Lake Calhoun, stopping for ice cream along the way. Just outside of town, Fort Snelling State Park offers outdoor recreational activities from hiking to biking and golf to boating. No matter when you visit, Minneapolis offers lots for everyone to enjoy.
Restaurants in Minneapolis
1. Minneapolis Distillery Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
All-Inclusive 3-Hour Minneapolis Distillery Tour includes a visit to three distilleries, one cocktail at each of the three stops and a behind-the scenes tour at Royal Foundry Craft Spirits. Also, enjoy safe transportation on the little blue bus, a fun tour guide/driver, yummy snacks and bottled water.
Inclusions: One cocktail at each stop, Snacks, Bottled water, Private transportation
Exclusions: Gratuity for your tour guide, Food
Reviewed By TSmsp
Had a blast at the St. Paul brewery tour. Our guide John was super helpful and nice and we really enjoyed trying new spots on the tour. I’d definitely sign up for another one in the future!
2. Twin Cities Highlights Tour
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 27 reviews
Take an educational and entertaining tour through the glass and steel of Minneapolis, the stately stonework of St. Paul and the neighborhoods in between with live narrative. This comprehensive tour of the Twin Cities has something for everyone! See the Twin Cities in a new light while on a spacious deluxe coach bus. PICKUP LOCATION: - Mall of America at 10:40am. We depart from the charter/shuttle bus area, which is outside of the North Entrance of the Mall. The exact location can be found in the interactive map below. We do offer 3 other pickup locations/times around the Twin Cities: Marriott City Center (Downtown MPLS) at 9:30am Hyatt Recency (Downtown MPLS) at 9:40am InterContinental Hotel (St. Paul) at 11:10am but these can ONLY be booked by contacting us directly at: [email protected] or 952-985-7514 We do not allow for TripAdvisor reservations within 24 hours of each tour. Please call us for day-of bookings or any questions you may have!
Inclusions: Tour guide
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Reviewed By 604donaldt
We took a great trip to Duluth to see the fall colors, but the highlight of the weekend was our trip to Betty's Pies north of Two Harbors for lunch. While the place was a bit busy, we were able to get in after a short wait and had a wonderful lunch and a great piece of pie. Afterwards we went up along the shoreline to the Silver Cliff tunnel on highway 61 about 15 minutes north of Betty's and spent a wonderful half hour on the scenic overlook (the path of the old highway now a pathway) looking out on Lake Superior. With just a light breeze and a warm sun, it was a wonderfully relaxing way to spend the afternoon.
3. Minneapolis Tour & Mississippi River Cruise
On this interactive tour you will explore Minneapolis and the Mississippi River. You will begin your adventure aboard a deluxe motorcoach traveling around the City's lakes and famous landmarks with live commentary from a tour guide. During this tour you will have an hour stop at the popular Minneapolis Farmer's Market. Lunch will be on your own at the market or a downtown eatery. The tour then continues aboard a scenic riverboat for a 1.5 hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, viewing the Minneapolis skyline up close!
Inclusions: Restroom on board, Air-conditioned vehicle
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Reviewed By 604donaldt
We took a great trip to Duluth to see the fall colors, but the highlight of the weekend was our trip to Betty's Pies north of Two Harbors for lunch. While the place was a bit busy, we were able to get in after a short wait and had a wonderful lunch and a great piece of pie. Afterwards we went up along the shoreline to the Silver Cliff tunnel on highway 61 about 15 minutes north of Betty's and spent a wonderful half hour on the scenic overlook (the path of the old highway now a pathway) looking out on Lake Superior. With just a light breeze and a warm sun, it was a wonderfully relaxing way to spend the afternoon.
4. Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (3 hrs)
We'll connect at a location convenient for you and launch a 3-hour private riding & walking tour of Minneapolis & St. Paul that focuses on local culture, interesting history and what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities. We'll explore famous landmarks and discover little-known spots. I'll share stories and exclusive anecdotes that will bring your private experience alive. In town for a limited time? Have an open half-day during your visit? This professionally guided private tour is for you. It's a great way to experience the highlights and get an overall feel for the cities in a fun and entertaining way. Many guests use this experience to become oriented so they can return later on their own to deeply explore favorite locales. Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV. “Highly recommend!” Melissa A., Wisconsin USA “…abundant knowledge of how the city works and the locals live.” Karale F., California USA
Inclusions: Guided tour, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Snacks
Reviewed By I4110YKpaulg
The tour guide was excellent. He was very astute and engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in history, culture, architecture, and literature.
5. Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (2 hrs)
We'll connect at a location convenient for you and launch a 2-hour private riding and walking tour of Minneapolis & St. Paul that focuses on local culture, interesting history and what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities. We'll explore famous landmarks and discover little-known and delightful spots. I will continuously share stories and exclusive anecdotes that will bring your private experience alive. Have a break between other commitments? This professionally guided private tour is a great way to experience the highlights and get an overall feel for the cities in a fast and entertaining way. Many guests use this quick experience to become oriented so they can return later on their own to deeply explore favorite locales. Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV. “Highly recommend!” Melissa A., Wisconsin USA “…abundant knowledge of how the city works and the locals live.” Karale F., California USA
Inclusions: Guided tour, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By I4110YKpaulg
The tour guide was excellent. He was very astute and engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in history, culture, architecture, and literature.
6. "Crooked" St. Paul Gangsters Private Riding Tour (2 hrs)
We'll connect at a location and hour convenient for you and step back in time during this private, 2-hour riding tour. You'll hear how St. Paul, Minnesota became a haven for the nation's most notorious gangsters, including John Dillinger, during the first decades of the 20th Century, and the impact of that legacy on life today in the "Saintly City. " How could bank robbers and bootleggers run their crimes while "hiding in plain sight" in St. Paul? This private riding tour will show the homes, nightclubs, hangouts - and even the courthouse - where these professional thugs lived, planned, played and were prosecuted. Want to entertain locals or out-of-towners? Old enough to remember those lurid headlines or young enough to be amazed? Ready for a new twist on a town you thought you knew? This tour is for you. Transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured "black car" sedan or SUV. “…abundant knowledge of...how the city works and locals live.” Karale F.,
Inclusions: Guided tour, Private transportation, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By I4110YKpaulg
The tour guide was excellent. He was very astute and engaging. I highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in history, culture, architecture, and literature.
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