We had out of town visitors and took this tour. Nice hour and half walk through downtown. Although I've spent quite a bit of time in downtown Minneapolis, this tour took us to places I'd seen but never actually realized were interesting places.





Our tour will take you from Peavey Plaza, the city’s “living room”, through the bustling downtown to the riverfront, ending at the Mill City Museum, built right into the ruins of the world’s once-largest flour mill. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour plays as you walk and is hands free. It never expires! This is perfect for those looking for a private experience, flexibility and at an affordable price point.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
The tour starts at Peavey Plaza where you'll hear about the plaza and the church's history. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city.
The tour winds through the streets of Minneapolis sharing the sites, stories and history of the city.
The horn, you'll see it and hear about it's story.
You'll stop by the People’s Plaza, why's it for the people? Take the tour to find out.
Learn about Mary Tyler Moore and why the statue is here.
The tour ends outside the Mill City Museum. You'll get a chance to explore here and nearby and learn about it's history.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour lasts about 1h–1h 30min. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $10 per person for this Minneapolis Saint Paul experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 6–17 pay from $7, adults from $10.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is The tour starts at Peavey Plaza where you'll hear about the plaza and the church's history. Then you'll be guided step by step through the city. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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We had out of town visitors and took this tour. Nice hour and half walk through downtown. Although I've spent quite a bit of time in downtown Minneapolis, this tour took us to places I'd seen but never actually realized were interesting places.
What a wonderful way to get to know Minneapolis! In just a few hours, we feel like we know (and love) this city.
We really enjoyed the tour of the downtown area and the history and sites that were shared. The narrator was very engaging. We would definitely take a walking tour again. Great service!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Minneapolis Mill City Self Guided Audio Walking Tour | 1h–1h 30min | 5.0 (3) | $10 | |
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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: A Self-Guided Walking Tour | 1h–1h 15min | 4.3 (6) | $12 | View |
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul | 1h 15min–1h 30min | 4.4 (7) | $10 | View |
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