Location: Saint Paul
Top Things to do in Saint Paul
Things to do in Saint Paul, Minnesota (MN): The Best Tours
Saint Paul has been called the last city of the East primarily because early developers built it to fit Eastern standards: city squares or parks, towers and turrets, lofty arches, Baroque domes and elaborate adornments abound. Ideal for families and those who like to explore on foot, the capital of Minnesota offers big city attractions with small town manageability. It's an easy and scenic stroll along the banks of the Mississippi River from the Children's Museum to the Science Museum. The kids (and the young at heart) will love them both. Nearby are the grandiose State Capitol, designed by esteemed architect Cass Gilbert and the historic Como Park, which includes lovely picnic areas, a zoo and a conservatory. Also in the mix are modern museums, stately old mansions, interesting natural wonders and unique shops to browse around. Be sure to check out the stellar collection of contemporary works by local artists at the Minnesota Museum of American Art. From four-star luxury to affordable and family-friendly, Saint Paul offers a variety of lodging and dining possibilities making it a great destination for all tastes and budgets.
Restaurants in Saint Paul
1. Captain Segals Meltdown Escape Room Mission
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Clocks, locks and secret passages Fully themed escape room experience Your team has 60 minutes to find the hidden asset and escape You'll need your wits, teamwork & a lot of critical thinking Get your team's score on the leaderboard
Inclusions: Fully themed mission experience
Exclusions: Food and drink
Reviewed By 684makennad
This escape room was one of the best yet! It is pretty challenging but it really keeps you busy the whole time! We were a bachelorette party and a group of 8. Lamae, Dr. K’s assistant while we were there, made the experience real and was very helpful. She was very friendly and stayed in character while we were in the room. I highly recommend!
2. Walking F. Scott Fitzgerald's St. Paul Life & Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
For 2 hours, you'll enjoy a private, guided walk in a historic, charming neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota, as you stroll past the birthplace, homes and haunts of F. Scott Fitzgerald, the famous author of "The Great Gatsby" and other notable American novels. While we walk, you'll learn about Fitzgerald's lively life and the Roaring '20s, and also hear anecdotes about his hometown shenanigans. In addition, while we amble, residential architecture buffs will be able to spot many types of popular Victorian home styles in this historically preserved area. "Informative & fun! He is a walking Wikipedia and a great photographer for group shots." David S., Florida USA "5 out of 5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable..." Thalia S., Georgia USA "Amazing experience! Douglas' passion means return soon!" Ana M., Brazil
Inclusions: Guided tour
Exclusions: Tour does not include home interiors., Restrooms are not available during this tour.
Reviewed By Holly F
Our tour guide, Doug, went above and beyond for our tour. First of all, the fact that he was game to do an outdoor tour in February was so kind. At first I thought we might like to do the Skyway tour since we'd be mostly indoors but still fairly Covid-safe with our masks. Doug suggested that this wouldn't be the best tour as many of the shops and businesses were closed. He suggested the Summit Avenue tour instead and I'm so glad we got to see it. St. Paul is so lovely and you get the bonus of being right near the cathedral as well.
3. Walking St. Paul Summit Ave. Victorian Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
For 2 hours, take a private, guided stroll along charming and historic Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota, past stately homes built during the Victorian era that are nearly perfectly preserved today. You'll hear stories about the barons and tycoons who built these homes and how their houses have survived 120 or more years of change. You'll also wind through a former back alley now transformed into a charming city street that features modern residences in historic structures. Residential architecture buffs will spot nearly every type of home style popular during the Victorian era - Queen Anne, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Neo-classical, Romanesque, Beaux Arts, Tudor and more. Love grand, old homes that are pristinely preserved as active residences? Enjoy meandering outdoor sidewalks among trees, parks, fine landscapes and beautiful buildings? This tour is for you. "Informative & fun! A walking Wikipedia." David S., FL USA "5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable." Thalia S., GA USA
Inclusions: Guided tour
Exclusions: Tour does not include home interiors., Restrooms are not available during this tour.
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.
4. Saint Paul Skyway Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 7 reviews
Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer. You'll stroll through some of the most historic areas in St. Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate. This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes about 3 city blocks walking outside.
Inclusions: Visit Mickey’s Dining Car that was featured in the "Mighty Ducks" and "Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels", Stroll through the most historic areas in St. Paul, including Rice Park and the Landmark Center, Lunch food tasting and Alcoholic Beverages, Professional local guide, Small group tour that includes all taxes, fees, and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By keatonmarie
I took this tour with some family as a little "gals weekend" activity and it was a ton of fun! Learning more about the restaurants and their history was great, and learning more about the city was also cool. Even as St Paul natives we learned a lot of cool new facts and history that we hadn't previously known and got to try a new restaurant to us - Afro Deli (which was amazing by the way!) Would definitely recommend taking this tour and will be booking future tours with them in the future!
5. 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
Exclusions:
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.
6. Historic Downtown St Paul Food Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer. Start by enjoying the sights along the Mighty Mississippi River and strolling through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate.
Inclusions: Stroll through the most historic areas in St. Paul including Rice Park and the Landmark Center, Foods from our multicultural communities; the best water in the US for creating delicious craft beer, Visit one of the best local chocolatiers in the Twin Cities while eating hand-crafted chocolate, Lunch food tasting, Professional local guide, Small group tour that includes all taxes, fees, and handling charges
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By KatherineW1866
Loved our tour! The food was great and our guide was very knowledgeable. We ended up with more food than we could eat, so it was great to have leftovers for dinner and even dessert!
7. Epic Saint Paul Scavenger Hunt: Saint Paul's Soaring Sights!
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By sallyhZ267CK
Had a wonderful time on the scavenger hunt! It was cool having interesting little details pointed out to us through trivia as we were guided around downtown. I brought friends from out of town and will certainly do it again!
8. Mr Croft's Museum Mission
Clocks, locks and secret passages Fully themed escape room experience Your team has 60 minutes to find the hidden asset and escape You'll need your wits, teamwork & a lot of critical thinking Get your team's score on the leaderboard
Inclusions: Fully themed mission experience
Exclusions: Food and drink
Reviewed By 684makennad
This escape room was one of the best yet! It is pretty challenging but it really keeps you busy the whole time! We were a bachelorette party and a group of 8. Lamae, Dr. K’s assistant while we were there, made the experience real and was very helpful. She was very friendly and stayed in character while we were in the room. I highly recommend!
9. Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Saint Paul by Operation City Quest
Explore Saint Paul with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger takes you around the city to find items and perform tasks for points. You'll use an app on your phone that will allow you to collect points! Check the rankings during and after you play to see your score and compare it to others. All our Scavenger hunts have a live remote host to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Saint Paul.
Inclusions: All Activities, 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Use of Activity-owned smartphone, Private transportation
10. Holiday Lights Tour
When winter hits, Minneapolis and St. Paul come alive! This tour will pass colorful city streets and beautiful elaborate light displays throughout the Twin Cities, in both commercial and residential neighborhoods. In addition, a knowledgeable tour guide provides commentary on the fascinating holiday traditions and local lore. This tour is about as "Minnesotan" as you can get, and it's a must see!
Inclusions: Private Guide
Exclusions:
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.
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