Gangsters, Ghosts & Saint Paul History
Walking Tours
Bus & Trolley Tours
Private Tours
THINGS TO DO IN Saint Paul, MINNESOTA
"SO much fun! This historical gangster tour is packed with all kinds of history and entertaining stories. Entire family loved the experience." Lea
GANGSTERLAND
DOWNTOWN WALKING TOUR
SATURDAY. AUGUST 16th - 10:30am
Get ready for exciting history during an unforgettable stroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why Saint Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. Find out why Minnesota was so important to Prohibition and the bootlegging industry.! You’ll enjoy visiting inside historic buildings while learning about gangsters and Saint Paul history along the way.
$25 - Approx. 1.2 miles - 90 minutes - Fully accessible
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This entertaining tour with a twist proves crime in the Saint Paul Gangster Era wasn’t just for men! It shines a spotlight on the gals that made things happen...both good and bad! Get the scoop on "The Kissing Bandit," along with the city's most famous madame and learn about the woman who really brought down John Dillinger! This two-hour tour around historic Saint Paul is on lovely trolley and finishes with a 2-for-1 beer deal at Saint Paul Brewing!
The Ghosts & Gables Haunted Summit Avenue Walking Tour
Join your Victorian guide for eerie stories and mysteries
along Saint Paul's most elegant streets! Fully-accessible!
Exciting stories about public enemies who wreaked havoc in the Grand Avenue neighborhood! Dillinger, the Barkers, DeVol and others. It was a time of high-powered cars, guns...and the special case of one lunatic criminal wearing a fur coat! Learn how shootouts and kidnappings brought the beginning of the end to the gangster Era! This compelling 100-minute stroll includes a cocktail on the rooftop patio of The Lexington! Fully accessible.
CynCity partners with local businesses and organizations to provide unique experiences and delightful entertainment. Our partners include St. Paul Brewing, Heimie's Haberdashery, Union Depot, St. Paul Hotel, CHS Field, the Hamm Building and others. We also do special tours and events as part of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival. Watch our homepage for the special events and how to purchase tickets.
Join Us On Any of our Tours
Our tours are always changing with new stories and new venues to visit. If you haven't taken a tour, come join us. If you have taken a tour, come back again, as the story is always engaging and evolving!
Schedule a Private Tour!
Any of our regularly scheduled tours can be chosen for a private tour for a minimum of 6 people. If you want a more general city sampler tour, we can put that together too.
We will work with you to customize and make it special.
We limit the walking tours to maximum of 20 guests. If there are more, we can add another guide and split the group into two tours to accommodate 40. If the group is more than 40, we can add a third guide to accommodate up to 60. Contact us for your next group outing, party, or just for fun!
Step-on bus guides are also available. CynCity also hosts speaking engagements and virtual tours for groups and educational purpose. Contact us for more information.
