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Gangsterland 
walking tour of downtown St. Paul

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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

  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Mar 23
    Infor Commons
    Mar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Mar 23, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Walk 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.
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Apr 06
    Infor Commons
    Apr 06, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Apr 06, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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.
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  • Haunted Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Haunted Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Apr 13
    Infor Commons
    Apr 13, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Can'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!
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  • CynCity's Ghosts & Spirits Trolley Tour
    CynCity's Ghosts & Spirits Trolley Tour
    Sat, Apr 13
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot
    Apr 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
    Join your CynCity guide for entertaining and spooky stories while riding a luxurious trolley around Saint Paul, followed by hand-crafted spirits at 11 Wells!
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  • CynCity's Ghosts & Spirits Trolley Tour
    CynCity's Ghosts & Spirits Trolley Tour
    Sat, Apr 13
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot
    Apr 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
    Apr 13, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Saint Paul Brewing East Parking Lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
    Entertaining and spooky stories while riding a luxurious trolley around Saint Paul, followed by hand-crafted spirits at 11 Wells!
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Apr 20
    Infor Commons
    Apr 20, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Apr 20, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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.
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  • Union Depot Ghost Tour                April 21st, 11:00am
    Union Depot Ghost Tour                April 21st, 11:00am
    Sun, Apr 21
    Union Depot
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
    Apr 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
    Union Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
    Late spring chills inside Saint Paul's iconic railway station! Go behind-the-scenes in Union Depot to hear ghost stories and to explore mysterious historic happenings.
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Apr 27
    Infor Commons
    Apr 27, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Apr 27, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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.
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, May 04
    Infor Commons
    May 04, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 04, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, May 11
    Infor Commons
    May 11, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 11, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, May 18
    Infor Commons
    May 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 18, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, May 25
    Infor Commons
    May 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 25, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • Haunted Rice Park Walking Tour    May 25th,    3:00pm
    Haunted Rice Park Walking Tour    May 25th,    3:00pm
    Sat, May 25
    Infor Commons
    May 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 25, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Feel 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.
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  • Haunted Summit Avenue Walking Tour     May 26th,  4:00pm
    Haunted Summit Avenue Walking Tour     May 26th,  4:00pm
    Sun, May 26
    Overlook Park
    May 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Overlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    May 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    Overlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    As 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.
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Jun 01
    Infor Commons
    Jun 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Jun 01, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Jun 08
    Infor Commons
    Jun 08, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Jun 08, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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  • SUMMER SOLSTICE  Haunted Summit Avenue Walking Tour   June 21  7:00pm
    SUMMER SOLSTICE  Haunted Summit Avenue Walking Tour   June 21  7:00pm
    Fri, Jun 21
    Overlook Park
    Jun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Overlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Jun 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Overlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    On 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.
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  • CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    CynCity's Gangsterland Walking Tour
    Sat, Jun 22
    Infor Commons
    Jun 22, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Jun 22, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Infor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA
    Stroll 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!
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General Tour Information
  • 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. 

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • For Union Depot Haunted History Tour there is plenty of parking available near the location.

  • See ticket details for other specialty tours locations and parking options.

  • Wear appropriate clothing for the weather conditions.  For the downtown tours, we walk in buildings, skyways and on sidewalks.

  • 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.

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