Private tour in Minneapolis Douglas K
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I’m a lively communicator and born storyteller who has years of professional experience showing hundreds of travelers the famous highlights and behind-the-scenes of Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Stillwater, Minnesota. I focus on guiding private cultural and historical day tours throughout the Twin Cities for all types of guests. My flexible approach blends current and historical topics, insight and real-life anecdotes to understand what it's like to live today in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Plan on an informative, fun and entertaining adventure. I hope you’ll join me! I offer private riding tours (usually 3 hours duration, but often 4 or more hours) and private walking tours (2 hours duration). Transportation for riding tours is a premium “town car” sedan or executive-class SUV that is chauffeured by a professional driver who is licensed and uniformed. "Recommended for anyone! We learned so much and really felt like we got to know the city. " Holly K. , California USA "Our whole family, 3 generations ranging from 9-70 years, had an amazing time! Bravo!!" Jen G. , Minneapolis, USA "Douglas dropped everything…to spend the day w/me. I was able to spend as much time as needed at each location. " Judy W. , Indiana USA "Absolutely wonderful. A++ and 5 stars. Doug was exceptional. Extremely knowledgeable about all things Minneapolis/St. Paul/ Minnesota. " Genevieve R. , Maryland USA "This is the only way to see Minnesota's top two cities!" Victoria D. , California USA "We did not expect to learn so much about Minneapolis in such a short time. " Michael L. , California USA "I contacted Douglas asking for an urgent next-day college tour of the Twin Cities. He not only immediately got back with a personalized itinerary but was an amazing, very warm and considerate tour guide, making my daughter feel very welcome and comfortable seeing a city she had never visited. And the driver was excellent. Recommend 100% for anyone. " Sujata S. , Connecticut USA "5 out of 5 stars! Personable. . . knowledgeable. . . " Thalia S. , Georgia USA "I organized a club activity and everyone LOVED it! Will definitely book again. " Jessica L. , Minnesota USA "Highly recommend!" Melissa A. , Wisconsin USA "He was…excellent at engaging our younger members and keeping them involved. " Brian G. , Minnesota USA "Doug went above and beyond to make our trip enjoyable with recommendations of other places to visit and great restaurants to try. " Ann R. , Indiana USA "Amazing experience! Douglas' passion means return soon!" Ana M. , Brazil "He's a walking Wikipedia. He's even a great photographer and we got some great group shots. " David S. , Florida USA "Our adult daughter lives in St Paul and even she learned so much…. " Chris P. Pennsylvania USA "He took us to great out-of-the-way places we would never have seen on our own. " Karale F. , California USA "Douglas did a fantastic job of designing a custom tour for my family of six based off of all of our interests and requests. " Karale F. , California USA "Highly recommend this tour to…see the city through the eyes of a local. " Melissa B. , Massachusetts USA "Douglas asked questions to help center our interest in things we wanted to see or learn about. Recommended!" Jon H. , Minnesota USA "We walked down the street of beautiful homes and he made them come to life as he explained the stories and history…. " Chris P. , Pennsylvania USA "…abundant knowledge of the history and how the city works and the locals live. " Karale F. , California USA "Doug was fun, informative, and friendly. " Melissa B. , Massachusetts USA "Douglas was very kind, friendly and well prepared…. " Chris P. Pennsylvania USA "Knowledgeable, engaging, and thorough…. " Melissa A. , Wisconsin USA
Have a question or want to customize this tour? Message Douglas K.
We'll step back in time during this private, 2-hour tour and hear how St. Paul, Minnesota became a haven for the nation's most notorious gangsters during the first decades of the 20th Century, and the impact of that legacy on life today in the "Saintly City. " Who knew that gangsters, bank robbers, and bootleggers could run their nationwide operations from St. Paul while "hiding in plain sight" from the FBI? On this tour, I'll show you the homes, nightclubs, hangouts - and even the courthouse - where these professional thugs lived, planned, played and were prosecuted. During my entertaining tour, we'll re-live the bad deeds of John Dillinger and his girlfriend Evelyn Frechette, Alvin "Creepy" Karpis and Ma Barker's gang. In addition, we'll see other St. Paul sites as time allows. Want to entertain locals or out-of-towners? Old enough to remember those lurid headlines or young enough to be amazed? Ready for a new twist on a town you thought you knew? This tour is for you.
Starting from your desired pickup point, the tour will include exterior views of many St. Paul locations - some famous and some blandly "everyday" - where yesterday's gangsters lived their lives while planning and committing horrendous crimes. You'll see: - The residence where the wanted criminal John Dillinger lived and learn how he escaped a gun shootout (drive by) - The site of a bloody kidnapping that riveted the nation (stop & talk) - A former illegal speakeasy and casino popular with both the underworld and elite (drive by) - Neighborhoods that welcomed the city's wealthiest citizens alongside the nations' hoodlums (drive through) We'll also see additional St. Paul highlights, including Summit Avenue, the cathedral and Capitol. This tour is engaging and informative rain or shine. The itinerary can be adjusted to accommodate changing weather and your personal schedule. If the size of your group is larger than 4 or if you prefer a different time duration, please inquire for a customized itinerary.
Tell your guide which places matter to you, skip what doesn't, and tailor the experience for your group's needs. Not finding what you want? Message your guide to build something unique.
For up to 2 people, private transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured, premium-class "town car" sedan. For up to 4 people, private transportation for this tour is provided in a professionally chauffeured executive-class Cadillac Escalade ESV SUV. Please inquire. Included in the tour price: Your private guide, a professional, licensed and uniformed driver and complimentary bottled water.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Meeting point will be determined upon engagement. Common meeting points are a hotel or accommodation, airport, Mall of America and other familiar venues.
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