Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour
Description
Hungry for an off the beaten path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore a pair of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District and St Anthony Main in Northeast Minneapolis. We'll take you through the founding and growth of the "City of Flour and Sawdust" while following in the footsteps of immigrants who came to work the mills. You'll enjoy sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, authentic Italian pizza, home-made ice cream, divine baked goods, and the best matcha you'll ever drink. In addition to sampling food, we will also stroll by the local Farmers Market, Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater. You'll enjoy gorgeous views of St Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St Anthony Main. Learn about the history of both neighborhoods while touring the oldest street in Minneapolis. Get to know your fellow food-loving guests while gaining an appreciation for distinct neighborhoods that most tourists never see!
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Itinerary
Your food tour along the river in Minneapolis starts at Gold Medal Park, where you'll meet your guide. You'll be introduced to a variety of culinary highlights in the city as you sample dishes at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, savor an authentic wood-fired Italian pizzeria, delight in spoonfuls of smooth homemade ice cream, and nosh on a mouth-watering artisan pastry as your stroll through the farmers' market.
In addition to food tastings, you'll also hear about the historic building which is now the Mill City Museum.
Stroll by the Guthrie Theater and admire views of St Anthony Falls as you cross the Mississippi River on the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St Anthony Main. Learn the history of both neighborhoods and enjoy chatting with other food-loving guests. By tour's end you'll have an appreciation for these distinct districts that some visitors never see. Please note: Some tastings are only available on specific tour dates. Market is closed for Thursday tours. Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Walk along the picturesque Stone Arch Bridge into historical St Anthony Main. The graceful arches carry this pedestrian-bicycle pathway nearly half a mile across the Mississippi River, affording guests magnificent views of the Mill District. Your guide will stop several times along the way to point out architectural features, natural landscapes, and the crown jewel - the skyline of Minneapolis. With its rugged century-old buildings and gleaming modern skyscrapers coming together in a harmonious silhouette, it's the perfect spot for an Insta-worthy photo!
In addition to sampling food, we will also stroll by the local Farmers Market, Mill City Museum, and Guthrie Theater. If time allows, you'll visit the Endless Bridge for a bird-eye view of the area.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves a moderate amount of walking
- Please specify any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at time of booking
- * This tour can provide an alternative menu for the following food allergies or food choices IF requested at least 24 hours before the tour: nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, shellfish-free, pork-free, vegetarian or vegan.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Photo ID required
- All travelers will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before the start of the tour
- Wheelchair accessible, please advice at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(59)
Excellent experience with Brian as our guide - both for locals who do not otherwise walk in this area, and out of town guests; I greatly enjoyed learning more about the history of the Minnesota and our Twin Cities. The narration during the walks was important and the route, walking through the mill district and over the bridge from west of the Mississippi River to the east side, was informative and beautiful (picturesque views!) It is always worth being reminded that the land we stand on carries the history, culture, and continued presence of its Indigenous peoples, and that nature is not only beautiful (Minnesota actually has over 11,000 lakes!), but also worthy of deep respect and protection for current and future generations. In addition to crossing the bridge over the mighty Mississippi River, we learned of the history bridging centuries, and cultures, which to me reinforced how being on the right side of humanity demands courage, during some periods more so than others; calling out injustice and giving voice to just causes has long been an awesome aspect of Minnesota life. Thank you for the great tour and choices of venues to visit! I highly recommend this tour (if feasible, consider a way to offer a discounted price so that even more can enjoy!).
Great guide, very knowledgeable and interesting. Food was excellent, great value for a 3 hour tour
Wonderful tour with fantastic food delights. Brian did a great job of showing us some very interesting and unique areas of Minneapolis. He has a very thorough knowledge base of the area and he tied the food items in with the stories. We sampled many delicious foods from unique Ethnic restaurants and learned about how Immigrants brought so much culture, business knowhow and their special food items to the US. We highly recommend this tour.
Unable to participate since tour operator would not respond. Multiple attempts to call and text with no response.
It was a hike from the second stop to the third, so if you have issues walking you might want to reconsider. Otherwise it was a great tour and good food.
Brian was a great guide! Solid knowledge of food scene, local and regional history. Five good stops with good diversity. Venues were quiet on a Thursday but friendly staff. We covered a lot of ground and were able to hit multiple neighborhoods/areas.
Brian was the best! He was very knowledgeable and it added some great historical value to this walk. Thai food and pizza were standouts. Thank you!
This tour was amazing! It had the right amount of history, geography, and of course yummy food! Our tour guide was very passionate and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour!
Maria, thank you so much for the glowing review! We take great pride in curating our menu from local, small, independent restaurants and are very happy you enjoyed the selections. Also, we'll make sure your history nerd tour guide, Michelle, hears how much you enjoyed her commentary! Thanks again and we hope to see you for another experience!
This tour has the right mix of history, great sight seeing and yummy food. The tour guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and fun!
Excellent tour in Minneapolis. Was in town for Vikings game. Learned a lot about the history of the city and some really tasty food along the way. Really enjoyed the walk and all the stops. Michelle was a great tour guide! Highly recommended the tour. Great thing to do.
Charles, thank you so much for the glowing review! We're so happy you chose our Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour as another activity while in town. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Michelle (we think she's pretty great, too!).
