Private MPLS Tours
Run May 5 to October 18 in 2025
Whether you’re in Minneapolis for the first time, or have been here before, you’ll experience the city like never before. Our Hidden MPLS tours are tailored to your interests…. whether it's history, music, architecture, parks, sports venues, food, beer, or an eclectic mix, we have the inside scoop. You’ll see the best of the city and hidden places few know about. Tours are 2 or 4 hours for your private group of 1 to 6 people and includes transportation! Let us know what your interests and passions are and Tour Guide Tim will design a Hidden MPLS tour you'll never forget!
SOME OF TIM'S FAVORITES
Here is a smattering of some Hidden MPLS that you can see and learn about!
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Our Lady of Lourdes Church, the oldest continuously used church in Minneapolis
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The cool hidden world of MPLS street art and murals
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The beautiful and historic water towers, including the famed Witches Hat
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MPLS manhole covers
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The hidden world of Minnesota Music icon Prince
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Sleepy MPLS block has Guinness Record for most churches on one city block
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Gravesites of the famous and infamous in historic Lakewood Cemetery
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Outdoor art exhibit commemorating indigenous Dakota culture. It’s located near the former site of Ḣeyate OtuÅ‹we (Village to the Side), a historical Dakota agricultural colony
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An art deco restroom with urinals over 100 years old. It’s rumored that Al Capone once relieved himself in one of these beauties
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Pavek Museum - The History of Electronic Communication
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Incredible hidden architecture, including historic theaters, mills, and schools
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MPLS lakes, yes the City of Lakes has many hidden gems of water and history to go with them
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Architecturally-focused antique shops
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Hidden Breweries old and new
MPLS From The Start
Tour Guide Tim started exploring his home town of MPLS as a youngster, by foot, bike, and city bus. He hasn't stopped since! And while he's lived in different places and explored the world, he always comes back to where his heart is - The City of Lakes. When you hire Tim to see the Hidden MPLS, you get someone who knows more than just the sites. You get his knowledge, skills, and diverse background, mixed with humor and fun storytelling. So whatever areas of interest you'd like to explore, you'll see the most hidden and undiscovered aspects of MPLS!
