Things to Do in Minneapolis-St. Paul

We divide the Twin Cities into four areas: downtown Minneapolis and its riverfront, the lakes and neighborhoods of south Minneapolis, St. Paul from downtown to Summit Avenue, and Bloomington with Mall of America. Each section below shows a few of the most-reviewed tours and tickets, and each area page lists everything we found along with the places we would put on a first itinerary.

Many of the best experiences here are free or cheap and do not need booking: walking the Stone Arch Bridge, the Sculpture Garden, a loop around a lake, the Capitol tour in St. Paul. Bookable tours fill in the stories, from food walks through the North Loop to the gangster era in St. Paul, and Mall of America attractions are often cheaper when booked ahead online.

Things to Do in Downtown Minneapolis and the Riverfront

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Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley

★ 4.9 (344 reviews) · 1.3 hr

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#1 Ghost Tour in the Midwest : Candlelight Trolley Tour

★ 4.7 (238 reviews) · 1 hr

From$49

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Minneapolis Local Food Tour

★ 4.8 (81 reviews) · 2 hr

From$90

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Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★ 4.2 (70 reviews) · 1 hr

From$12

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Things to Do in Uptown and the Chain of Lakes

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Minnehaha Falls: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minneapolis

★ 4.4 (19 reviews) · 1 hr

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Minneapolis Sculpture Garden: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

★ 4.3 (6 reviews) · 1 hr

From$12

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George Floyd Square and Midtown Minneapolis: A Self-Guided Tour

★ 4 (4 reviews) · 1.3 hr

From$10

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Things to Do in St. Paul and Summit Avenue

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St. Paul Historic Cave Tour

★ 4.8 (224 reviews) · 1 hr

From$20

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St Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows Ghost Tour

★ 4.5 (171 reviews) · 1 hr

From$26

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Saint Paul Gangster Tour

★ 4.6 (64 reviews) · 2 hr

From$55

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Minneapolis & St. Paul Highlights Private Riding & Walking Tour (3 hrs)

★ 5 (45 reviews) · 3 hr

From$585

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Things to Do in Bloomington and Mall of America

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The Escape Game: Epic 60-Minute Adventures at the Mall of America

★ 5 (364 reviews) · 1.3 hr

From$47

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SEA LIFE Aquarium Minnesota Admission Ticket at Mall of America

★ 4.1 (186 reviews) · 2 hr

From$28

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Great Big Game Show Minneapolis Immersive Set at Mall of America

★ 5 (38 reviews) · 1.3 hr

From$42

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FlyOver America: Entry Ticket

★ 5 (1 reviews)

From$24

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Tours, tickets, prices and reviews from Viator (a Tripadvisor company) and Tiqets — prices are per person, from, and were checked October 27, 2026. Best of Minneapolis-St. Paul may earn a commission when you book, at no extra cost to you.