Minneapolis Riverwalk Food Tour: Mill District & St Anthony Main

Taste your way through the neighborhoods most visitors skip

A three-hour walking food tour through Minneapolis's Mill District and St Anthony Main, led by a local guide who traces the city's flour-milling history while you sample dishes at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, authentic Italian pizza, homemade gelato and award-winning baked goods. The route crosses the Stone Arch Bridge, passes the Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater, and includes a farmers market stop. Small group size. All tastings, taxes and fees included.

The experience

Start at Gold Medal Park, where your guide meets the group and sets the day's route through two neighborhoods most tourists never reach. The Mill District and St Anthony Main sit along the Mississippi River and carry the story of the immigrants who powered Minneapolis's flour and sawmill industries: a history your guide unpacks as you walk. You'll cross the Stone Arch Bridge into St Anthony Main, the oldest street in Minneapolis, with views of St Anthony Falls framing the water below.

The food stops anchor the tour: Thai spring rolls from Minnesota's first Thai restaurant; Neapolitan pizza from a historical Chase building eatery; homemade gelato; cheese curds (the Minnesota essential); craft beer brewed regionally; and baked goods from a James Beard–nominated local chef. A farmers market stop and strolls past the Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater break up the tastings. Dietary restrictions (nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and others) can be accommodated if you request them at least 24 hours ahead. The tour involves moderate walking over three hours.

This is a small group experience, which means you'll move at a conversational pace and actually get to know the other food-loving guests. All taxes, fees and tastings are included in the price. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately if you want them beyond the craft beer tasting.

What’s included

• Professional local guide leading the group in English.
• food tastings at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, an Italian pizzeria, a gelato shop and a local bakery.
• craft beer tasting.
• cheese curds.
• farmers market stroll.
• visits to Mill City Museum and views of the Guthrie Theater.
• Stone Arch Bridge crossing with St Anthony Falls views.
• all taxes, fees and gratuities for the tastings included.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 3 Apr 2027

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GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taste Twin Cities

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and leads a small group, so you'll follow the neighborhood history and food stories comfortably while moving at a conversational pace. If you're new to Minneapolis or have a free afternoon and want to see beyond the downtown core, this tour reaches the districts locals know.

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Top questions

What's the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, and why does it matter to this tour?

The tour stops at that restaurant to taste authentic Thai spring rolls and a signature Thai dish. It's a landmark in Minneapolis food history and sits along the route through the Mill District, so the guide uses it to connect the neighborhood's immigrant heritage to the city's culinary evolution.

How much walking should I expect on this tour?

The tour involves a moderate amount of walking over three hours, mostly through the Mill District and St Anthony Main neighborhoods along the river. You'll cross the Stone Arch Bridge and pass several stops, but the pace is set for a small group and includes breaks at food tastings and attractions.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

Yes. Nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, shellfish-free, pork-free, vegetarian and vegan options can be provided if you specify your restrictions in the booking's Special Requirements field at least 24 hours before the tour. Some tastings vary by date, so the guide will work with what's available that day.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

All food tastings, the guide, taxes and fees are included. Alcoholic drinks beyond the craft beer tasting are available to purchase separately, and guide gratuity is not included in the tour price.

Does the tour visit the Mill City Museum and Guthrie Theater, or just pass by them?

You'll stroll by the Guthrie Theater and visit the Mill City Museum as part of the walking route. The museum is closed on Thursday evenings, so tours on those nights will not include the interior visit.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are wheelchair accessible. If you need wheelchair assistance, let the operator know at booking so they can prepare for your arrival.