St. Paul Untold Stories Bar Crawl - Secrets Beneath the Surface
St. Paul may seem like the quieter twin city, but beneath its calm surface lies a collection of stories that most visitors never hear. This isn't your typical bar crawl - it's an insider's journey through the untold chapters of Minnesota's capital city.
While other tours stick to the sanitized version of history, this bar crawl experience reveals the real stories behind St. Paul's character. From bootlegger origins to unlikely criminal sanctuaries, from corrupt deals to neighborhood secrets, you'll discover why locals know there's much more to their city than meets the eye.
Crawl through downtown St. Paul, visiting curated historic bars, each with its own hidden past. Your expert guide shares exclusive stories about the colorful characters who shaped the city, including tales of bootlegger "Pig's Eye Parrant," visiting gangsters from Chicago, and the complex relationships between law enforcement and lawbreakers.
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Basic Ticket
What's included in St. Paul Untold Stories Bar Crawl - Secrets Beneath the Surface
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Step into the upstairs Louis Bar at this iconic Italian institution and learn about the underground tunnel systems and Italian immigrant community's role in protecting visiting Chicago criminals like those mentioned in the original tour listings. NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will select the bars on the day, taking guest preferences into account.
Discover this remarkable family-run establishment that maintained independence despite downtown development, where you'll hear about corrupt Police Chief John O'Connor's system that allowed gangsters like John Dillinger to operate freely in St. Paul's "Cheers"-style atmosphere. NOTE: Advertised bar stops are indicative of the kinds of places we visit. Each tour your guide will select the bars on the day, taking guest preferences into account.
Cathedral of Saint PaulPass-by Only
Take in the magnificent Renaissance dome crowning Minnesota's spiritual centerpiece and architectural masterpiece
Inclusions
- Friendly, local guide
- Gratuities for your guide (optional)
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We meet outside the 7th Street entrance to iconic St Paul institution, Cossetta's. Note: This tour is not affiliated with Cossettas, so staff won't be able to help you find your guide. Please sit tight and your guide in blue will be there shortly, or call us with questions.
End Points
- The tour end point will change slightly depending on the day, but it will be near here.
