Historic Downtown St Paul Food Tour
Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer.
Start by enjoying the sights along the Mighty Mississippi River and strolling through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate.
Options
S April - October Tour Option
Walking food tour in the heart of downtown Saint Paul. Minnesota's capital city!
What's included in Historic Downtown St Paul Food Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Rice Park
Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown on this indoor food adventure. You’ll learn about the Capital City's food culture while exploring the city’s rich history. You’ll sample food from an old gangster hangout and drink local-brewed craft beer from the only brewery in the country that uses well water to produce its beer. Stroll through some of the most historic areas in St. Paul including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park
Landmark Center
And see the Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership; including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate. See the tallest building in St. Paul as well as Mickey’s Dinner Car, a local favorite that was featured in both "The Mighty Ducks" and Rachel Ray's "Tasty Travels" on the Food Network. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city enjoy food from the Restaurant Critics’ Choice for Japanese food along with a variety of African and Mediterranean food. Between the rich history and incredible food, you’ll never want to leave the state’s capital. This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes about 3 city blocks walking outside. Example tasting menu (subject to change): • Must eat on any Minnesotans list – Walleye Fingers from the land of 10,000 lakes beer-battered with local craft beer • Found only in Northern Lakes, local wild rice in a fresh harvest chicken salad • Fine local chocolates including, Potion #9 Chocolate Sauce, Sipping Chocolate and a truffle of your choice - 41 - 99%. Our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel! • Gyoza (Japanese dumpling) featured from a winner of Restaurants Critics Choice • Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available) • Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal • Japanese skewered chicken or beef featuring a bold Asian flavor profile bursting with savory and sweet goodness (Yakitori/Kushiyaki) • Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn *Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated
Stroll through some of the most historic areas in St. Paul including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- Visit one of the best local chocolatiers in the Twin Cities while eating hand-crafted chocolate
- Stroll through the most historic areas in St. Paul including Rice Park and the Landmark Center
- Lunch food tasting
- Foods from our multicultural communities; the best water in the US for creating delicious craft beer
- Small group tour that includes all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please specify any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at time of booking * This tour can provide an alternative menu for the following food allergies or food choices IF requested at least 24 hours before the tour: nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, shellfish-free, pork-free, vegetarian or vegan.
- Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Photo ID required
- All travelers will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before the start of the tour
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Union Depot, outside of main front door on 4th St side (NOT Kellogg)
End Points
- Stacked Deck Brewing
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Booking Policy: Tours must have a minimum of 6 people booked for tour to operate. You will receive notice the day before the tour if minimums are not achieved. If minimums are not met, tickets will be fully refunded or rescheduled for a different tour date. Tasting menus and food stops are subject to change without notice. At this time, we can provide an alternative menu for these food options: nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, pork-free, shellfish-free, vegetarian or vegan. However, we cannot guarantee that the food or drinks on the tour were made in a facility free of the following items: peanuts, tree-nuts, dairy, shellfish, meat or other food allergies. Nor can we guarantee that each stop on the tour may have an alternative food option for these food allergies or food choices. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. All tickets sold are nonrefundable and cannot be exchanged or rescheduled, unless minimums are not met. This tour is held rain or shine.
