We did the Candlelight Ghost Tour and had such a great time! Our guide was so fun! We started at…read morethe Pillsbury Club which is in the gorgeous Pillsbury Mansion across the park from the Minneapolis Institute of Art. The wood work inside is beautiful! At the appointed time we loaded our trolley where we got our "ghost glasses" and our candles and away we went. We were entertained with stories of the old mansions and landmark around downtown Minneapolis. We got off the trolley at a couple of stops to see some of the haunted places and hear the stories. It was a chilly night but the trolley was warm and they also provided blankets to keep toasty. I will be going back for some of their other tours. If you are new to the area, want to do something different for a date night or just want to learn some fun history about Minneapolis, I recommend this tour. It was so fun!

We did the afternoon tour. Our wonderful guide (son of the owner) was cheery, friendly,…read moreaccommodating, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and charming!! He pointed out so many hidden gems that the reviewers didn't mention!! My husband and I loved the mansions, the huge trees, the myriad parks, and the Pillsbury mansion.

Knowmad gets my highest recommendation from our initial phone conversation to having a Knowmad…read morespecialist see us off at the airport for our return trip home. We spent an unforgettable 10 days hiking the (express!) Inca trail to Machu Picchu and visiting Lima, The Sacred Valley, Aguas Calientes and Cusco. I could write 10 pages about how much we loved traveling with Knowmad so I'll try to stick to the highlights. My husband and I usually handle all of our own travel planning, but when we came across Knowmad while researching how to visit Machu Picchu we realized we would probably get a lot more out of a trip to Peru traveling with specialists from the country. This was 1000% true and working with Knowmad made planning our trip so easy and fun. Our travel specialists Renee and Shannon found a way for us to do everything we wanted to do (and so much more!) while staying within our budget. They were remarkably thorough with answering my countless questions and we could not have been more prepared for our visit, with very minimal effort on our end. Once we met up with our Knowmad guide, Fernando, in Cusco every day of our trip was amazing and we learned so much about the Inca culture and the Andes while having a ton of fun and going at our own pace. By the time we made it to Machu Picchu it was so much more meaningful because we had an understanding of what makes it such a special and mystical site. The Inca trail was absolutely breathtaking (and I'm not talking about the altitude ) and we couldn't have done it without Fernando as our fearless guide. He looked out for us every step of the way and made us feel like family throughout our time with him. Our trip wouldn't have been nearly so memorable without him. Another highlight was our e-bike ride through the Sacred Valley with our awesome guide Kirvi, who was so kind and on top of making sure we were safe and even getting some awesome photos and videos along the way. Our driver Abraham made us feel so welcome and kept us moving along and safe throughout our trip. The restaurants and hotels Knowmad arranged for us were excellent, and our picnic in the Sacred Valley and Pachamanca experience were unbelievable. Thank you Knowmad for making our trip such an incredible experience we will never forget!

Knowmad planned our trip to Argentina in March. They listened to what we wanted and then arranged…read morea flawless trip. They were also very responsive whenever I had questions. I highly recommend them if you wish to have a special excursion to a South American country.

BEWARE. They force you sign up for auto payments when you use a credit card on their website. I…read moreeven called to verify. I wanted to buy a gift certificate for my kids and ran into this, "By providing your card information, you allow Rebecca to charge your card for futures payments in accordance with their terms." See highlighted text in the photo. They don't even tell you what the terms are that you are agreeing to when you authorized future payments. It all felt VERY scam oriented to me and I did not use my card. I am giving the recipients a Visa gift card for the amount of the tour instead.

Thank you so much for your time! The food tour was amazing!! My husband is a chef and we lived in…read moreSan Francisco so I appreciate really tasty food. I was so delighted that all of our stops were delicious and I look forward to going back to each of the restaurants. I had a food tour with another company (Taste..) the next day and today and while it was okay......... Your food tour was absolutely amazing informative, local, delicious, unique, and I am absolutely so glad that I went!! The guides were super easy to connect with and soo knowledgeable about the restaurants and the history of the area. A really special treat. Had I only gone out the other tour I would have missed out on what a fabulous food destination Minneapolis is. Thank you! Ps I will be sure to share this on yelp trip advisor and with anyone I know going to Minneapolis.

The tour guide and bus driver were very nice and informative; however, the tour way 3 hours long,…read morewhich we felt was too long. It was nice to be able to get on and off a few times, though.

My family wanted to do a tour so we did- I was surprised at how many people were on this tour-…read moreplace was packed. Really interesting to learn the history of the site, kind of a whole twist and turn of story that is unexpected. There are actors who provide the tour. If you are someone who likes history, this would be great for you!

Very awesome tour, Led by Mary/Rosie the Riveted. What a fun night! Loved the outside views and old…read morecars. They decorated the entire place. The tour was an hour long and very story focused which was so fun. Hot tip: Very dark so watch your step or bring small flashlight. I tripped a few times. So be careful! Hot tip: beautiful view of St. Paul capitol nearby! Hot tip: go to Cosettas for dinner after!

- Mill City Museum…read more Mill City Museum was one of the highlights of my time in Minneapolis and is absolutely worth visiting. One important thing to know is that the museum closes around 4:30 p.m., so plan accordingly. I would recommend giving yourself at least 90 minutes to two hours. You could move through faster, but you would miss a lot of the history and displays. Admission was around $15, and it was completely worth the price. After purchasing a ticket, you receive a sticker with a scheduled time for the Flour Tower experience. When that time arrives, you report to the designated area on the first floor. While waiting, there is plenty to explore about the history of the mills, the surrounding area, and the enormous role Minneapolis played in the flour industry. I do not want to spoil the Flour Tower experience, but I will say this: it is absolutely worth doing. My advice is to sit in the front row near the middle. I happened to choose that seat by chance, and it ended up being the best seat in the house. The experience genuinely surprised me and became one of the first things I told friends and family about when I returned home. Afterward, you are taken to the top of the building, where there are excellent views of the surrounding area. You can see the Pillsbury Mill across the river, the Stone Arch Bridge, St. Anthony Falls, the lock and dam, the Guthrie Theater, nearby park areas, and portions of the historic mill ruins. Once you return to the first floor, you can also walk through and see the ruins up close. I spent about an hour and a half here and felt that was a good amount of time, although someone who enjoys reading every display could easily spend two hours or more. I highly recommend Mill City Museum, especially for anyone visiting Minneapolis for the first time. It is educational, creative, memorable, and one of those attractions that is much more impressive than you may expect going in.

Really loved this museum!! Especially the observation deck and the movie at the end . There was a…read morebread tasting and a fool proof recipe given. It was informative in terms of understanding the city culture and flour milling. Great gift shop too! I highly recommend.

Ray and Steve were great guides. Made the nervous people in our group feel at ease. After the warm…read moreup to make sure you know how to operate the Segway you go on a historical tour that was very informative. We went up and down the river and covered a lot ground. Fun group activity! Thanks again!

Highly recommend this. Jim was a great tour guide and these guys do it right. I've been on many…read moretours in other cities, but this one is tops.

My bf & I took this tour yesterday and had such a great time. We love our local beer scene and the…read morestories behind the breweries. Our guide, Eric, was very informative of the breweries, their beer and the neighborhoods we went to. We visited Eastlake Craft Brewery in the Midtown Global Market (Such a cool place), Sisyphus Brewing by the sculpture garden in Minneapolis where we got to meet the owners Catherine & Sam, and wrapped the tour up with a delicious Oatmeal Porter at 612 Brew in NE. It was nice to just relax, enjoy the ride, take in the sights, sample the beers and meet some fun out of towner visiting from New York.

Wonderful tour with Nick! We ended up being the only two and it was such a blast to spend a few…read morehours exploring fun local brewpubs and learning more about the city! He even recommended a few local spots to grab grub afterward & dropped us off at one. Highly recommend to anyone who loves (or loves to try) beer!

I was visiting Minneapolis for a few days and saw that Twin Cities Tours had many great thematic…read moredriving tours of the city and knew that it would be a great way to be introduced to the city. Douglas gave a FANTASTIC tour, driving to all of the points of interest that I wanted to see...historic neighborhoods, downtown, Summit Ave., the river area, and so much more. He has been doing this for decades and really knows his stuff. I LOVE history, so I drank it all in and couldn't get enough. I would HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone. This was the best city tour I've ever taken and Douglas was very kind, gracious, and knowledgable.

From the owner: Sightseeing and step-on guide services for the Twin Cities area (Minneapolis & St.Paul, Minnesota)…read more These are prearranged tours in buses, vans and sedans..

We recently booked Paradise for a corporate event. It was so much fun! The waitstaff was amazing -…read moreefficient, quick, attentive - everything you'd want out of them. The captain was fun and quirky and pointed out some of the landmarks along the way. He also had mad DJ skills. I poked my head in and asked if I could "drive" and the Captain said yes! So much fun. Highly recommend.

We spontaneously booked this a day before and were pleasantly surprised at how easy the booking was…read moreand how enjoyable the ride was. Close, plentiful, cheap parking, no crowds as it is a relatively small boat. Inside and outside seating. Fun trek down the river ending with a cool demonstration of the lock and dam system. They have snacks and beverages on board.