Public Tours
St Paul Skyway Food Tour
Explore the best of St Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history, including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer. This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes walking outside for a number of city blocks at the beginning and end.
Note: This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to historic buildings architecture
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 11am-2pm Saturdays (Nov - Mar)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
- Public Tour: Apr - Oct: for the same tour but outdoors, please book our Heart of St Paul Food Tour
Price
- Public Tour: $85 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at Union Depot (214 4th Street E, St Paul MN 55101) outside of main front door on 4th St side (not Kellogg); ends at 125 9th St E, St Paul MN 55101
Tastings
- A gourmet chocolate truffle of your choice (41 - 99% cacao) from an esteemed local chocolatier; our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!
- Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer at a popular and friendly downtown brewery in an historic building with many tales to tell (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota
- Chicken stir fry, the delicious and most popular Thai dish; you better eat it all, you don't want to enrage the "God of Rice"
- Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal
- Savory Chicken Fantastic - cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed vegetables and grated Parmesan cheese over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
- Dip a delicious Sambusa (beef, chicken, or veggie-filled fried dough triangle) into a specialty basbas sauce
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. You’ll discover the Capital City’s robust culinary culture while uncovering its rich history – including a lively and legendary gangster past. Tastings are inspired by the city’s multicultural communities and even highlight why St Paul has some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer. Your experience begins with scenic views along the Mighty Mississippi River, followed by a stroll through some of St Paul’s most historic districts. Highlights include the iconic Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park, the tallest building in the city, and the stunning Landmark Center. Along the way, you’ll sample bites from charming, locally owned eateries – businesses that take pride in tradition, including a beloved favorite dating back to 1932. You’ll also visit one of the area’s top chocolatiers and confectioners to enjoy their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off this unforgettable tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you’ll savor a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. With its fascinating history and incredible food, you may find yourself never wanting to leave the state’s capital.
This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes walking outside for a number of city blocks at the beginning and end.
Trendy North Loop Food Tour
Join us in the newest, coolest, hippest, trendiest neighborhood in Minneapolis – the North Loop – for a food adventure like no other in the Twin Cities. “NOLO” aka “the Warehouse District” is a vibrant neighborhood where old meets new and every block offers an invitation to stay longer.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 11am-2pm Saturdays year-round & 11am-2pm Fridays (Oct - Apr)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $89 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at TractorWorks Parking Ramp (900 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401), ends at Salt & Flour Kitchen (350 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401)
Tastings
- Try the iconic Minnesota snack of battered and deep fried cheese curds
- A double smash slider with all the fixin's and special house sauce will please any burger lover
- Coal-fired, thin crust specialty pizzas with imaginative flavor combinations will have you exclaiming "delizioso!"
- Relax with a pint of refreshing beer or a bubbly seltzer at one of Minneapolis's original taprooms
- A cold scoop of dense, creamy, homemade gelato will place a delicious exclamation point at the end of the tour
Subject to change without notice. Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Join us in one of Minneapolis’s newest – and coolest – neighborhoods: the North Loop. Known as “NOLO” aka the “Warehouse District”, this vibrant area is where historic charm meets cutting-edge culture, and every block invites you to stay a little longer. From the 1800s through the 1930s, Minneapolis was a booming hub for milling, manufacturing, and distribution as the city grew alongside the opening of the Dakota Territory to settlers. Today, the North Loop’s iconic brick warehouses tell a new story—one shaped by a thriving fashion, design, and food scene. On this food adventure, you’ll savor beloved Minnesota mainstays while discovering bold new flavors inspired by the city’s immigrant cultures. Our Trendy North Loop Food Tour is more than a dining experience – it’s a celebration of where Minneapolis has been and where it’s going.
Heart of St Paul
Explore the best of St Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history, including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 11am-2pm Saturdays (Apr - Oct) & 2pm-5pm Thursdays (May - Oct)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
- Public Tour: Nov - Mar: for the same tour but indoors, please book our St Paul Skyway Food Tour
Price
- Public Tour: $85 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at Union Depot (214 4th Street E, St Paul MN 55101) outside of main front door on 4th St side (not Kellogg); ends at 385 Broadway St, St Paul MN 55101
Tastings
- A gourmet chocolate truffle of your choice (41 - 99% cacao) from an esteemed local chocolatier; our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!
- Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer at a popular and friendly downtown brewery in an historic building with many tales to tell (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota
- Chicken stir fry, the delicious and most popular Thai dish; you better eat it all, you don't want to enrage the "God of Rice"
- Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal
- Savory Chicken Fantastic - cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed vegetables and grated Parmesan cheese over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
- Dip a delicious Sambusa (beef, chicken, or veggie-filled fried dough triangle) into a specialty basbas sauce
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Overview
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. Discover the Capital City’s vibrant culinary culture while uncovering its rich history, including a colorful and notorious gangster past. Tastings reflect the city’s diverse, multicultural communities and even showcase why St Paul boasts some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer. Your journey begins with scenic views along the Mighty Mississippi River, followed by a leisurely stroll through some of St Paul’s most historic landmarks. Highlights include the iconic Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park, the tallest building in the city, and the stunning Landmark Center. Along the way, you’ll savor bites from charming, locally owned eateries – some beloved by generations, including a favorite dating back to 1932. You’ll also visit one of the city’s top chocolatiers and confectioners to sample their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off this unforgettable tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, indulge in a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. With its fascinating history and incredible food, you may find you never want to leave the state’s capital.
Minneapolis Riverwalk
Join us as we explore two of the city’s trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District, and St Anthony on Main, situated at the edge of downtown. Stroll along the Mighty Mississippi River before crossing notable Stone Arch Bridge into Northeast Minneapolis. Learn the area’s history while sampling a variety of foods with ties to Minneapolis’s multi-cultural communities.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 11am-2pm Thursdays & Fridays (May - Sep), 11am-2pm Saturdays (Apr - Oct), 11am-2pm Sundays (Jun - Aug)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $85 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at Gold Medal Park (S 10th Avenue and S 2nd Street, Minneapolis MN 55415), located next to the Guthrie Theater (818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis MN 55415); ends in Northeast Minneapolis
Tastings
- James Beard award winner featuring Eastern European specialties for over 60 years; enjoy a homemade sausage and pierogi
- Cup of healthy, smooth, freshly milled matcha served with all the ceremony it deserves
- Japanese Mochi - cute round buns made of soft and chewy rice symbolically linked to good fortune
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota
- Chicken stir fry, the delicious and most popular Thai dish; you better eat it all, you don't want to enrage the "God of Rice"
- Indulge in creamy premium dairy / non-dairy / vegan / gluten free ice cream in a wide range of yummy flavors
- A beautiful and delectable baked good from a long-standing family bakery - choose sweet or savory
- Mouth-watering empanadas from the "dough whisperer", inspired by cooking with grandma in Buenos Aires
- Classic Neapolitan woodfired pizza topped with artisanal ingredients sure to transport your taste buds to Italy
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Hungry for an off-the-beaten-path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore two of the city’s hippest and historic neighborhoods – the Mill District and St Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis, right at the edge of downtown. Along the way, you’ll sample food at Minnesota’s first Thai restaurant, enjoy homemade ice cream, and sip locally milled matcha. One of the highlights for many guests is the incredible diversity of tastings, reflecting the multicultural roots that have shaped this area from its earliest days. Beyond the food, we’ll stroll past the local Farmers Market, Mill City Museum, and the iconic Guthrie Theater. Take in stunning views of St Anthony Falls as we cross the Stone Arch Bridge into historic St Anthony on Main. You’ll learn about the rich history of both neighborhoods while walking along the oldest street in Minneapolis. Come ready for tasty bites, great company, and a dive into distinctive neighborhoods that most visitors never experience in depth.
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Cathedral Hill Food Tour
Enjoy our elevated food tour in St Paul’s vibrant heritage neighborhood.
Dominating the skyline, the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul stands proudly as gateway to the city’s most scenic and historic neighborhood. Here the Victorian era’s movers and shakers, immigrants and servants, and priests and industrialists created a slice of St Paul which defined the Golden Age and showcased the city’s affluence. Stroll past stately mansions on Summit Avenue and learn how residents such as James J Hill, F Scott Fitzgerald, and Cass Gilbert created the city’s colorful past. Dine at some of the area’s most historic, luxurious, delicious, and tantalizing locations along the way. At tour’s end you’d feel right at home in the Golden Age of the Hill.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 2pm-5pm Fridays (Apr - Oct) & 2:30pm-5:30pm Saturdays (May - Oct)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $89 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at The Gnome Craft Pub (498 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102), ends at Moscow on the Hill (371 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102)
Tastings
- Swedish Meatball with caramelized onion gravy w/dill and rye breadcrumbs and pickled mustard seeds served at a revitalized 138-year-old former firehouse
- Relax with a refreshing and crisp Minnesota craft beer as you soak up your surroundings in an atmospheric 18th-century fire station pub renowned for its vast array of brews
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a rich, nutty brown butter glazed doughnut accompanied by a cup of clean, crisp drip coffee in a former grand hotel with a sordid past as an upscale brothel for the wealthy locals
- Melt in your mouth open-faced oxtail marmalade and pea sandwich served at the neighborhood’s most luxurious and romantic restaurant, named after the building’s original tenant, a well-respected pharmacist
- At an atmospheric and authentically Eastern European restaurant in the shadow of the Cathedral, sample the traditional national dish of Russia – savory dumplings (either pelmeni [meat and onion] or vareniki [potato and onion]) with sour cream dipping sauce, like generations have enjoyed in the old country
- Toast the fun day with unique vodka shots that you can only get on the Hill, finishing your foodie experience in sumptuous surroundings with cultural artifacts, luxe fabrics, and welcoming hospitality
Subject to change without notice
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Enjoy an elevated, curated dining experience in one of St. Paul’s most vibrant and historic neighborhoods. Dominating the skyline, the majestic Cathedral of Saint Paul stands as a grand gateway to the city’s most scenic heritage district. This is where Victorian-era movers and shakers – immigrants and servants, priests and industrialists – shaped a neighborhood that defined St Paul’s Golden Age and reflected its growing wealth and influence. From the stately mansions of Summit Avenue, where it was once fashionable both to see and be seen, to lush green spaces, Mississippi River overlooks, and repurposed historic buildings filled with hidden stories, this neighborhood is rich with character and intrigue. As we explore, you’ll uncover the stories of James J. Hill, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Cass Gilbert, Ma Barker, and other famous, wealthy, and notorious figures from the capital city’s colorful past. Along these storied streets – within these walls and among the echoes of history - you’ll dine at some of the area’s most historic, luxurious, and tantalizing locations. By tour’s end, you may just feel right at home in the Golden Age on the Hill.
Heart of Minneapolis
*** RETURNING SPRING 2026 ***
Join us as we weave our way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure to some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants. You’ll experience locally-owned restaurants with locally-inspired and -sourced food, and learn the city’s history along the way.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 2pm-5pm Saturdays (May - Oct) & 2pm-5pm Thursdays (Jun - Sep)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $74 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- TBD
Tastings
- TBD
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Mother's Day Chocolate Tour
Treat Mom (and yourself!) on Mother’s Day with a unique experience - the Twin Cities' only chocolate tour! On this decadent outing, you’ll make four delicious stops to the cities’ most beloved chocolate destinations with a blend of history, tasting, take-home samples, shopping, and a special behind-the-scenes experience.
This is a small group tour and space is limited - make your reservations today!
Tour Information
Dates
- Saturday May 10th, 2025. 9:00 - 11:00am & 11:30am - 1:30pm
Price
- $85 per person
Location
- Begins and ends at Pioneer Endicott Building - lobby main level (141 4th Street E, St Paul MN 55101)
Tastings
- Potion #9, an exquisite handmade chocolate sauce
- Gooey caramel pecan turtle from a local favorite since 1932
- Bonbons crafted with imported European chocolate, fresh heavy cream, and small batch butter from local Minnesota Farms
- Decadent sipping chocolate
- Truffle of your choice with options from 41 - 99% cacao (our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!)
- Hand-selected box of four delicious homemade confections chosen from over 400 varieties of treats
- The famous Chippo (one of our favorites, and yes it’s a potato chip!)
*Please note tastings are subject to change due to product availability at these local businesses.
Overview
Celebrate mom in the sweetest way with the Twin Cities' only Mother's Day chocolate tour! Enjoy the best chocolate delicacies the Twin Cities has to offer in a small-group setting while being chauffeured in our comfortable Experience the Twin Cities coach bus. The day has been curated to treat you to sweets from local chocolatiers while learning the history behind chocolate, sampling the finest products and receiving take-home treats, shopping, and a unique behind-the-scenes kitchen tour!
Your professional tour guide will share interesting details on the history and production of chocolate as we travel to four spots, hand-selected for their excellent products. You’ll experience local businesses that have operated for nearly 100 years, small-batch and handcrafted delicacies, family recipes, and a variety of chocolate treats including sipping chocolate, truffles, chocolate with different cacao percentages, treats made ingredients made locally and imported from Europe, award-winning sweets, and more! You won’t be able to top this Mother’s Day gift!