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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, Sep 21Mill Ruins ParkSep 21, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMMill Ruins Park, 102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401, USA
Sat, Sep 21Infor CommonsSep 21, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USASep 21, 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!
Sun, Sep 22Blair ArcadeSep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMBlair Arcade, 400 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USASep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMBlair Arcade, 400 Selby Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAFrom his childhood homes to early achievements…get to know Saint Paul’s most famous author! Join your CynCity tour guide on a walk through Fitzgerald's beautiful old neighborhood, which retains its history and charm. Tour ends with an iconic non-alcoholic beverage at W. A. Frost!
Fri, Sep 27Union DepotSep 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USASep 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's always entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!- Fri, Sep 27Union DepotSep 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USASep 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's always entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
- Sat, Sep 28Infor CommonsSep 28, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USASep 28, 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!
Sun, Sep 29Overlook ParkSep 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USASep 29, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAHalf-price special! Join Victorian guides for a dress-rehearsal of autumn ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. A late day stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver!- Mon, Sep 30Union DepotSep 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USASep 30, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's always entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
- Wed, Oct 02Union DepotOct 02, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAOct 02, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's eerily entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
- Thu, Oct 03Union DepotOct 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAOct 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's eerily entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
Fri, Oct 04Overlook ParkOct 04, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOct 04, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAThe autumn season makes the dark history around Summit Avenue even more mysterious! Join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. A late day stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver!- Sat, Oct 05Infor CommonsOct 05, 2024, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PMInfor Commons, 380 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOct 05, 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, Oct 05Overlook ParkOct 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOct 05, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAThe autumn season makes the dark history around Summit Avenue even more mysterious! Join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. A late day stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver!
Sun, Oct 06Overlook ParkOct 06, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOct 06, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAThe autumn season makes the dark history around Summit Avenue even more mysterious! Join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. A late day stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver!- Sun, Oct 06Overlook ParkOct 06, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAOct 06, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMOverlook Park, 418 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102, USAThe autumn season makes the dark history around Summit Avenue even more mysterious! Join a Victorian guide for ghost stories along Saint Paul’s most elegant streets. A late day stroll looks back on a neighborhood’s history that will surely give you a tingle, a laugh and perhaps a shiver!
- Tue, Oct 08Union DepotOct 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAOct 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's eerily entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
- Wed, Oct 09Union DepotOct 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAOct 09, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUnion Depot, 214 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55101, USAHaunted history that's eerily entertaining! Join CynCity for a 90-minute walking tour which goes behind-the-scenes in Saint Paul's iconic railroad station...plus a bevy of ghost stories across the Lowertown neighborhood! Free tote bag included!
Fri, Oct 1111 Wells Spirits - Large parking lotOct 11, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM11 Wells Spirits - Large parking lot, 704 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
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.
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