"Crooked" St. Paul Gangsters Private Riding Tour (2 hrs)
Description
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"? This private riding tour will show the homes, nightclubs, hangouts - and even the courthouse - where these professional thugs lived, planned, played and were prosecuted. We'll also see other St. Paul highlights, including Summit Ave, cathedral and Capitol. Private transportation is a professionally chauffeured "town car" sedan or Cadillac Escalade SUV. 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.
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Itinerary
Starting from your desired pickup point, the private riding tour will include exterior views of many St. Paul locations - some famous and some blandly "everyday" - where yesterday's gangsters lived their lives while planning and committing horrendous crimes. You'll see: - Where the wanted criminal John Dillinger lived and learn how he escaped a gun shootout - The site of a bloody kidnapping that riveted the nation - A former illegal speakeasy and casino popular with both the underworld and elite - Neighborhoods that welcomed the city's wealthiest citizens alongside the nations' hoodlums This tour is engaging and informative rain or shine. The itinerary can be adjusted to accommodate changing weather and your personal schedule.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Transportation is an executive-class vehicle chauffeured by a professional driver who is licensed and uniformed. Select a tour starting point convenient for you. Typically, the tour starting point is also the ending point.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(2)
I and my husband were very happy with our tour. Doug was able to show us so much in these 2 hours , that we would never be able to see it all in 2 days staying in Saint Paul. Doug and his driver Ron were very knowledgeable in the history, architecture of the Saint Paul. Saint Paul is very lovely city. The car was very comfortable. After the tour we went to Capitol and Cathedral as was suggested by Doug. And what a wonderful experience it was. I definitely recommend this tour with Doug.
I appreciate your comments. I made sure that our short time together was packed, productive and fun. Thank you.
Our Tour guide Douglas Kline and his driver we’re absolutely fantastic! We we’re picked up right from our hotel and given a 3 hour custom tour. It truly exceeded our expectations as we learned so much about Minnesota and it’s colorful background. Douglas is a very warm & delightful person and his knowledge was outstanding. Our experience was worth every penny because the memories we walked away with is priceless.
Thank you! I had hoped that you would like the customized tour created for you – with the special gangster lore and the added Prince attractions blended-in to our itinerary. The specialized combination seemed to work well for both you and your brother. We had a fun time!
