Minneapolis Tales Bar Crawl: Twin Cities Hidden Bars & Stories
Experience Minneapolis' most captivating historical bar crawl, where exceptional drinks meet unforgettable stories. This 3-hour journey through trendy neighborhoods blends drinking, history, and social connection like locals do.
Discover how Minneapolis transformed from frontier outpost to craft beverage haven. Connect with passionate bartenders at hand-picked venues, sample distinctive local drinks, and hear remarkable stories that shaped our city.
Why choose a historical bar crawl here? Minneapolis offers world-class craft drinking and fascinating history. From rebellious lumberjacks to modern cocktail innovators, this city celebrates community and storytelling.
Perfect for travelers seeking authentic culture beyond tourist spots. Share stories with fellow participants, meet bartenders who keep the city's spirit alive, and discover hidden gems locals love.
Options
Guided tour incl. first drink
What's included in Minneapolis Tales Bar Crawl: Twin Cities Hidden Bars & Stories
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Live, avant garde jazz music and great cocktails - called out in the New York times' "36 hours in Minneapolis" piece NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.
The only wine bar in the Twin Cities where they actually produce wines on site. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.
New York-style cocktail bar whose drinks are as good as it is difficult to find. NOTE: Bars listed are indicative of the types of venues visited. The bar itinerary changes daily and the listed bars are intended to give a sense of the style of bars we visit.
Inclusions
- Interactive Minneapolis History Experience - French colonial time, Dakota heritage, industrial tales
- Learn about Minneapolis' hand-crafting brewing tradition from lumberjack days to modern distilleries
- Guaranteed Entry to 4 Signature Minneapolis Bars - access that even locals struggle to get,
- Behind-the-Scenes Bar Tours - Meet bartenders as they are available and learn venue stories
- Expert Minneapolis Bar Historian Guide - local storyteller with deep city knowledge
- Warehouse District Transformation Tour - From dive bars to luxury condos
- Your first drink is on us - kickstart the tour on the right note before we depart on foot.
- Drinks beyond the first inclusion as stated
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Your tour starts at the Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center, located at 505 Nicollet Ave in Suite 100. On days when the center is closed, the tour will begin outside the enterance to the center.
End Points
- Occasionally the tour route may need to be adjusted due to bar openings/closings. If you need a precise end point in advance, please email the operator.
