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: $69 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
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
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.
You'll start by enjoying the sights along the Mighty Mississippi River and strolling through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park, the tallest building in the city, and the beautiful Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers / confectioners in the Twin Cities to taste their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you'll taste a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. Between the rich history and incredible food, you’ll never want 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.
Note: This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to historic buildings' architecture
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 & 2pm-5pm Fridays (May - Sep)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $84 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 Edwards Dessert Kitchen (200 N Washington Ave, 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!"
- Savor the bold flavor of a regionally sourced bratwurst, complemented with specialty toppings creating layers of flavors
- Pair the bratwurst with a pint of refreshing beer or a bubbly seltzer at one of Minneapolis's original taprooms
- A gooey, decadent, sweet treat from the purveyor of Minnesota's Best Dessert will place a delicious exclamation point at the end of the tour
Subject to change without notice
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
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. Minneapolis was a booming center for milling, manufacturing, and distribution from the 1800s into the 1930s as the city was being settled and the Dakota Territory was opening up to settlers. Today, those beautiful brick buildings tell a new story through the city’s vibrant fashion, design, and food scenes. Savor delectable Minnesota mainstays and discover new flavors from our immigrant cultures. Our Trendy North Loop food tour is a dining experience that celebrates where we’ve been and where we’re 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) & 1:30pm-4:30pm Thursdays (May - Sep)
- 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: $69 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 421 Cedar 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" (Fri, Sat)
- 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
Overview
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.
You'll start by enjoying the sights along the Mighty Mississippi River and strolling through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park, the tallest building in the city, and the beautiful Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers / confectioners in the Twin Cities to taste their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you'll taste a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. Between the rich history and incredible food, you’ll never want to leave the state’s capital.
Note: This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to historic buildings' architecture
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 Saturdays (Apr - Oct), 2pm-5pm Thursdays (May - Sep), 2pm-5pm Sundays (Jun - Aug)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
Price
- Public Tour: $69 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 year; enjoy a homemade sausage and pierogi (Fri)
- Cup of healthy, smooth, freshly milled matcha served with all the ceremony it deserves (Sat)
- Japanese Mochi - cute round buns made of soft and chewy rice symbolically linked to good fortune (Sat)
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota (Fri, Sat)
- 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" (Fri, Sat)
- Indulge in creamy premium dairy / non-dairy / vegan / gluten free ice cream in a wide range of yummy flavors (Fri, Sat)
- A beautiful and delectable baked good from a long-standing family bakery - choose sweet or savory (Sat)
- Mouth-watering empanadas from the "dough whisperer", inspired by cooking with grandma in Buenos Aires (Fri)
- Classic Neapolitan woodfired pizza topped with artisanal ingredients sure to transport your taste buds to Italy (Fri, Sat)
Subject to change without notice
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 trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District, and St Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis at the edge of downtown. You'll enjoy sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, eating homemade gelato, and drinking locally-milled matcha. A highlight for many is the diversity of tastings which showcase the multi-culturalism of the area from its very beginning.
In addition to sampling food, we'll 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 on Main. You'll learn about the history of both neighborhoods while touring the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourists never see!
Note: while the Stone Arch Bridge is closed for restoration, we will cross the Mississippi River via an alternate bridge
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Heart of Minneapolis
*** COMING MAY 2025 ***
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!