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