Gangsterland
walking tour of downtown St. Paul
Walk the same St. Paul streets frequented by famous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Baby Face Nelson and many more. Find out why Minnesota was so important to Prohibition and the bootlegging industry. You’lll enjoy looking at beautiful buildings while learning about gangsters and a lot of history about St. Paul along way. In case of heavy rain or in the winter, this tour is conducted in St. Paul's extensive skyway system.
Tour Dates
- Sat, Mar 23Infor CommonsMar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAWalk on the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by famous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why Saint Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes.
- Sat, Apr 06Infor CommonsApr 06, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAApr 06, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes.
- Sat, Apr 13Infor CommonsApr 13, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAApr 13, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USACan't decide between gangster or ghost? This tour gives you both! A pleasant stroll around beautiful Rice Park with the fascinating history of haunted buildings and 1930's criminals who flocked to Saint Paul. Includes a drink inside a haunted building!
- Sat, Apr 13Saint Paul Brewing East Parking LotApr 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMSaint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
- Sat, Apr 13Saint Paul Brewing East Parking LotApr 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMSaint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
- Sat, Apr 20Infor CommonsApr 20, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAApr 20, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes.
- Sun, Apr 21Union DepotApr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
- Sat, Apr 27Infor CommonsApr 27, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAApr 27, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes.
- Sat, May 04Infor CommonsMay 04, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 04, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Sat, May 11Infor CommonsMay 11, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 11, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Sat, May 18Infor CommonsMay 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Sat, May 25Infor CommonsMay 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Sat, May 25Infor CommonsMay 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAFeel a tingle as you join a Victorian guide for ghost stories around Saint Paul’s most well-known park. A memorable stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history where stories abound about its "former residents!" Includes free drink.
- Sun, May 26Overlook ParkMay 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAMay 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAAs the days get longer, join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. An evening stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver.
- Sat, Jun 01Infor CommonsJun 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAJun 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Sat, Jun 08Infor CommonsJun 08, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAJun 08, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
- Fri, Jun 21Overlook ParkJun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAJun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOn the longest day of the year, join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. An evening stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver.
- Sat, Jun 22Infor CommonsJun 22, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAJun 22, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAStroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous gangsters of the 1930’s! Learn why St. Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker brothers, Alvin Karpis and many others. 90-minutes of exciting history!
General Tour Information
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Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour start time in order to allow time to register and agree to tour terms. All guests must register.
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For Gangsterland Walking Tours meet your guide at Infor Commons, 380 St. Peter St. near Rice Park and The Saint Paul Hotel. Metered parking is available along with parking in the nearby Lowry Ramp. Free street parking is available on Sundays.
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For Ghost & Gables Summit Avenue Tours meet your guide at Summit Overlook Park at the corner of Summit Avenue and Ramsey Street. Free street parking available in the area.
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For Union Depot Haunted History Tour there is plenty of parking available near the location.
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See ticket details for other specialty tours locations and parking options.
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Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions. For the downtown tours, we walk in buildings, skyways and on sidewalks.
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Our tours last 90 minutes in general, 75 minutes during winter conditions.
Ticket Pricing: These prices include all fees sales tax but do not include optional tips for our guides. See tickets for Event and Tour pricing.