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1 day · Minneapolis-Saint Paul itinerary

Minneapolis in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in the Twin Cities? Skyline, history and a waterfall. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Trolley
  2. 2Mill City
  3. 3Minnehaha
  4. 4Evening

Morning: a trolley tour

The skyline, riverfront and lakes.

Midday: the Mill City

The historic flour-mill riverfront.

Afternoon: Minnehaha Falls

The city’s beloved waterfall.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Minneapolis-Saint Paul — prices per person.

Saint Petersburg Scenic Segway Tour
St Petersburg
Saint Petersburg Scenic Segway Tour
5.0(43)·1h 20min
from$60/ person
via Viator
NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
New York City
NoLita's Past and Present Food & History Tour with FNYT
5.0(122)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Minnehaha Falls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minneapolis
Minneapolis Saint Paul
Minnehaha Falls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minneapolis
4.4(19)·1h–1h 30min
from$10/ person
via Viator
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis Saint Paul
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
4.9(344)·1h 15min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
Minneapolis Saint Paul
Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
5.0(63)·2h 15min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Boston Sightseeing Tour - a fully-narrated driving tour
Boston
Boston Sightseeing Tour - a fully-narrated driving tour
4.9(63)·3 hours
from$549/ person
via Viator
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present
Chicago
Chicago Walking Tour: Connecting Past and Present
5.0(44)·1h 45min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour
Minneapolis Saint Paul
Minneapolis' "Shocking" True Crime Trolley Tour
4.8(38)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator

Minneapolis in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Minneapolis in one day?
Yes — a trolley tour, a Mill City walk and Minnehaha Falls fill one perfect day.
What is the best one-day experience?
A narrated trolley tour, covering the skyline, riverfront and lakes.
Is one day enough?
One day covers Minneapolis; add a day for the Mall of America and Saint Paul.

Explore more in Minneapolis-Saint Paul

City Trolley TourWalking TourMinnehaha FallsMall of AmericaCraft Brewery Tour