Private tour in Minneapolis Douglas K
up to 2 people
3 hours
Private transportation
1
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During this private, 3-hour discovery, you'll see noted buildings designed by some of the world's past famous architects as well as those created by today's newest designers. Minneapolis & St. Paul, the "Twin Cities, " together share a broad, diverse collection of building designs including the Art Deco, Moderne, Beaux-Arts, Neoclassical, Postmodern, International, Deconstructed and Brutalist styles. In addition to the design of these public, cultural and commercial buildings, background and history will be provided to explain the structures' context for today. Though this tour focuses on architecture and design, it also includes an overview of some of the metropolitan area's other attractions that are natural, historical and cultural. Upon request, the tour may include outside views of residential homes designed by noted architects. Not your first trip to Twin Cities? Ready to see inside some of those buildings you've admired from afar? Want to see the design-side of the Twin Cities? This tour is for you.
Starting from your desired pickup point in the included private transportation, the tour will incorporate views of noted buildings in and near the two downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul, as well as views of key buildings around and between the downtown areas. Building exterior views expected to be included are: - IDS Center (Philip Johnson) - Rand Tower (Holabird & Root) - Farmers & Mechanics Savings Bank (Warren Mosman) - Minneapolis City Hall (Long & Kees) - Weisman Museum (Frank Gehry) - Riverside Plaza (Ralph Rapson) - Minnesota State Capitol (Cass Gilbert) - Cathedral of St. Paul (Masqueray) - Additional noted buildings On most weekdays, tour stops are expected to include interior visits at: - Saint Paul City Hall & Ramsey County Courthouse (Thomas Ellerbe) - The Guthrie Theater (Jean Nouvel) - Additional requested locations as time permits Operates rain or shine. Itinerary can be customized. Please inquire.
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For up to 2 people, private transportation for this tour is provided in a chauffeured, executive "town car" Lincoln Continental sedan. For up to 4 people, private transportation for this tour is provided in a chauffeured Cadillac Escalade ESV executive-class SUV. Please inquire. Included in the tour price: - A professional, licensed and uniformed driver for sedan or SUV. - Complimentary bottled water.
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The Mall of America charter pickup area near the mall's Level 1 North Entry is often a convenient starting point.
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 2 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 2 people
Duration:
3 hours
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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