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Tours
There's no shortage of tours in this town—from history to architecture and breweries, you've got a lot to explore in Saint Paul.
No matter the day of the week, find a public tour to fit your interests. Learn more about Saint Paul's history, culture, gangster past, food and beer scene, amazing architecture and top attractions. Make plans to check out a tour during your Twin Cities vacation. Whether you're free for 30 minutes or three hours, you can broaden your Capital City horizons on one of our fantastic tours.
Note that tour availability is subject to change, please check with the tour website to confirm dates/times.
Monday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol Tour | 9am-4pm (every hour) March - June
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 1pm
- Monday Madness Padelford Sightseeing Cruise | 2:30pm & 6pm June - August
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Tuesday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol Tour | 9am-4pm (every hour) March - June
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 11am
- Cathedral of Saint Paul | 1pm
- Union Depot Public Group Tours | every other Tuesday, 11am
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Wednesday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol | 9am-4pm (every hour) Mar-Jun
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 1pm
- Rice Park Walking Tour | 10am 1st Wed Jun-Aug
- Great River Tour | 10am 2nd Wed June-August
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Twin Cities Highlights Tour | 11:10am July & Aug
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Thursday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol | 9am-4pm (every hour) Mar - June
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 5pm
- James J. Hill House Tour | 10am-3:30pm (every half hour) Subject to availability
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Gangsters, Bootleggers, & Feds | 5:30-7:30pm May-Sept
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Friday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol | 9am-4pm (every hour) Mar-June
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 1pm
- James J. Hill House Tour | 10am-3:30pm (every half hour) Subject to availability
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Downtown Saint Paul Helicopter Tours | 3-9pm 2-3 passengers
- Friday Night Sightseeing Cruise | 7pm June & July
- Twin Cities Highlights Tour | 11:10am Jun-Aug
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Saturday Tours
- Minnesota State Capitol | 10am-2pm (every hour) Mar - June
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 11am & 1:30pm
- Summit Avenue Walking Tour | 11am & 2pm May-Sept
- Saint Paul Gangster Tour | Noon & 2:30pm
- James J. Hill House Tour | 10am-3:30pm (every half hour)
- Heart of St. Paul food tour | 11:30am-2:30pm April-October
- St. Paul Skyway Food Tour | 11am-2pm Nov-March
- True Confessions Gangster Tour |1-2:30pm
- Walking Gangster Tour of Downtown St. Paul | 1-2:30pm
- Saint Paul Brewing Tour |1pm, 2pm or 3pm Most Saturdays. Reservations required
- Summit Brewery Tour | 2pm
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Downtown Saint Paul Helicopter Tours | 3-9pm 2-3 passengers
- Gangsters, Bootleggers, & Feds | 3:30-5:30pm May-Sept
- Twin Cities Highlights Tour | 11:10am May-Oct
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gameday tour times vary
Sunday Tours
- Historic Cave Tour at Wabasha Street Caves | 11am
- Landmark Center Tour | 12:30pm
- James J. Hill House Tour | 11am-3:30pm (every half hour) Subject to availability
- St. Peter St. Paul Walking Tour | 11am-12:30pm
- Summit Avenue Walking Tour | 11am & 2pm May-Sept
- True Confessions Gangster Tour | 1-2:30pm
- Walking Gangster Tour of Downtown St. Paul | 1-2:30pm
- F. Scott Fitzgerald Walking Tour | 10am-12pm Assorted Sundays throughout the Spring, Summer & Fall
- Lost Souls Cave Tour | 12:30pm Last Sunday of the month
- Padelford Daily Sightseeing Cruise | 12pm & 2:30pm Late May - Early September
- Target Field Tours | 11am & 2pm Based on availability. Gamedays may impact tour availability
All Tours
Padelford Riverboats
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Upcoming Events
May 28 to July 29
CynCity’s Gangsterland Walking Tour
CynCity’s critically-acclaimed Gangsterland Walking Tour gets you up-close to Saint Paul’s dark criminal past during the 1920’s and 1930’s. It's… Learn More
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May 28
CynCity’s Gangsterland Walking Tour
Saturdays at 12pm - Sundays at 1pm CynCity’s critically-acclaimed Gangsterland Walking Tour gets you up-close to Saint Paul’s dark criminal… Learn More
There are future dates for this event
May 29
Historic Cave Tour
Monday, Wednesday Friday @ 1pm Thursday @ 5pm Saturday @ 1:30pm See the only remaining restored Gangster Era site. Historic… Learn More
There are future dates for this event
May 29
CynCity’s Gangsterland Walking Tour
CynCity’s critically-acclaimed Gangsterland Walking Tour gets you up-close to Saint Paul’s dark criminal past during the 1920’s and 1930’s. It's… Learn More
June 2
Guide to the Gilded Age Walking Tour
Public Walking Tours on the weekends April through October with seasonal on-site events at select times throughout the year! See… Learn More
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June 3 to July 30
Gangsterland Walking Tour of Downtown Saint Paul
June 3 - July 30 (Saturdays at 12pm - Sundays at 1pm) Walk the same downtown St. Paul streets frequented… Learn More
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June 3 to June 4
Train Days at Union Depot
All aboard for a FREE fun event all about trains and transportation! Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4 from… Learn More
June 10
Baseball and That Ain’t All Tour
Exploring by bus and by foot, the quirky side of history of Baseball and many other sports in Minnesota! Put… Learn More
June 15
Hearth and Home Tours at Historic Fort Snelling
June 15 July 13 August 17 Join us as we explore how and where soldiers and their families, officers, and… Learn More
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June 15
CynCity’s Tasting Tour
CynCity's monthly fun fest at Saint Paul Brewing and 11 Wells Spirits! This month, marking the 90th anniversary of the… Learn More
June 16 to June 17
Payne Avenue Music Festival
We are proposing a Payne Avenue Music Festival event for June 16-17, 2023, which will transform the South end of… Learn More
June 17
Historic Lowertown Walking Tour
Uncover the stories of the neighborhood that powered St. Paul’s rise from humble outpost to thriving metropolis. Learn about the… Learn More
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