We took the Tasting Tour of St. Paul Brewing and 11 Wells Spirits and really enjoyed it! (Note: This tour is not featured on the website. Click "get tickets for all tours" to see when it's available.) There is a lot packed into this tour so you won't have time to get bored! You start with a sample of one the the beers while you hear some history of Hamm's brewing. Then, into the brewing area to learn hownits done and sample another beer. Finally, (at least in summer) head outside for a scavenger hunt and another beer sample. And then, it's a short walk across the parking lot to 11 Wells for more history, samples of their spirits and explanation of rhe distilling process. And a game of trivia! The guides are so friendly and animated! It really was a fun evening. Highly recommend. read more

CynCity Tours - Part of the outdoor patio at St. Paul Brewing. Very fun area! - Historical Tours Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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We've been wanting to do this tour for a long time, and it was well worth the wait! Cynthia and Bick have such an amazing passion and knowledge of the history of Saint Paul, it was a really special time with very unique hosts. Not "kitschy" at all - on the contrary just packed with stories, information, and humor. Small group, easy to ask questions - really well done! This is a 'must do' for anyone who lives in, or is just visiting St. Paul! read more

CynCity Tours - Bick, in character, was running crowd control and helping to heard us 'cars'. - Historical Tours Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

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Visiting my uncle and his partner in Minneapolis-St. Paul from around the country, my boyfriend, family, and I signed up for the Gangsterland tour to learn more about the city. We were surprised and delighted that the group was deliberately small for a more enjoyable personal, intimate, and interactive experience. Cynthia (Cyn) is a phenomenal guide, storyteller, and historian! Her enthusiasm and passion for the history of St. Paul is contagious making for a fun and engaging tour! We had no idea St. Paul had such a unique and profound background! She even took us into local establishments that have been thriving since the 1930s. She's incredibly knowledgeable and answered all our many questions with fact-based responses--she clearly does her homework! The 1 1/2-hour guided walkabout flew by and left us wanting more! We highly recommend this tour and are excited for embarking on another adventure into St. Paul's history on our next visit! Thank you, Cyn! read more

My wife and I took the walking Gangster Tour yesterday, July 24, 2021. Cynthia seamlessly weaves history lessons with entertainment. We're local and learned a ton about our city. We're looking forward to taking the other tours. read more

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I just took the Union Depot tour for the winter carnival. Cyn did a fantastic job. Lots of interesting history, and she threw in a few good ghost stories. There is lots of interesting facts. Be sure to ask about the original floor tiles! I'm excited to take the Gangster tour and everything else they put together. read more

What a blast! St Paul has a rich history and CynCity knows it all! The tour guide is extremely knowledgeable and keeps a great pace. She dresses up with the theme and has endless energy! We really enjoyed the tour through St Paul Brewing and 11 Wells. We learned so much about the history of the Hamm family! We look forward to future tours! read more

My 16-year old daughter and I had a wonderful time on the Summit ghost walking tour. Cynthia is a great story-teller about actual people's ghost experiences inside the homes we walked past. We learned quite a bit of interesting history, as well. I recommend this completely and we'll be seeking out more tours provided by CynCity! read more

We took the Haunted Gangsterland Walking Tour in St Paul tonight in the area around Rice Park. This is the second walking tour that we have done with Cyncity Tours. We took her Ghosts & Gables Haunted Summit Ave. tour last fall. Her tours are not only interesting and informative, they are very entertaining! Cyn makes it a fun experience. We are looking to attending more tours. read more

We had a group of 9 for the gangster tour. It was fascinating. Cyn is a great story teller and definitely kept our interest. Several of the group had some knowledge about the gangster history in St Paul, but we all learned a lot. Would highly recommend this tour or any other tour offered by CynCity. read more

Think you know your own city???? Think again! I've now taken two tours with this company, and had an amazing time. Both tours were chock full of quirky historical facts about the founders of St. Paul, and I ended up really falling in love with the city all over again. Even if gangsters or ghosts aren't your thing, you'll have a great time, learn fun party trivia, and see the city in a totally different light. read more

My husband and I and our friends did the gangster tour this past Sunday and it was superb! Cynthia is a great guide and performer, and the information was fascinating. Well worth the price and 90 minutes! (FYI, my husband was in a wheelchair and had no problem.) read more

Wonderful tour. Highly recommend for a fun night out! Learned a lot about the history of the brewery, St. Paul and the gangsters that used to reside here. read more

We went on the Gangster Walking Tour in downtown St Paul today with Cindy. It was a very fun and informative hour and a half walk down St Peter Street. We learned that St Paul had lots of gangsters running throughout the city. We really appreciated her knowledge and enthusiasm. She loves her job and it really shows! read more

Very entertaining tour guide for a 90-minute Gangster Tour about the history of St. Paul. Famous gangsters used the city as a safe haven as long as they paid money, notified the police they were in town, and didn't commit crimes in St. Paul. (OK, Bad for Minneapolis crime rate.) Looking forward to the ghost tour this fall. read more