Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul

4.4(7)1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Explore the rich history of St. Paul on this self-guided walking tour, starting at Rice Park in front of the Landmark Center, St. Paul's cultural hub. Stroll along the Mississippi River and uncover the city's early history, from the Dakota village of Kaposia to the Beaux Arts-style Union Depot. Walk through Lowertown to Mears Park, past modern architecture, and on to the Minnesota State Capitol. Along the way, hear stories of “Pig’s Eye” Parrant, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and St. Paul’s gangster past while discovering the city's rivalry with Minneapolis. This tour brings to life the characters, events, and landmarks that shaped the "Saintly City."

What's included

✓Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
✓Audio and written guide
✓The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
✓Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
✓Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

✕Smartphone and headphones

Meeting and pickup

The tour starts in Rice Park, in front of the Landmark Center next to the circular modernist fountain, where the park's diagonal sidewalks converge. The fountain should be between you and the Landmark Center.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions
This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.

Cancellation policy

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

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