Historic Downtown St Paul Food Tour

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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Language
English
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Discover the flavors of St. Paul on this guided tour. Enjoy tastes from iconic local eateries, explore the city's diverse food scene, and uncover its rich history and vibrant culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown. You’ll learn about the Capital City's robust food culture while exploring its rich history including a lively gangster past. Tastings are based on our multicultural communities and the best water in the country for creating delicious craft beer.


Start by enjoying the sights along the Mighty Mississippi River and strolling through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate.

What You Get

Professional local guide
Visit one of the best local chocolatiers in the Twin Cities while eating hand-crafted chocolate
Stroll through the most historic areas in St. Paul including Rice Park and the Landmark Center
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Good To Know

  • Please specify any dietary restrictions in the Special Requirements field at time of booking * This tour can provide an alternative menu for the following food allergies or food choices IF requested at least 24 hours before the tour: nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, shellfish-free, pork-free, vegetarian or vegan.
  • All travelers will be required to sign a Liability Waiver before the start of the tour
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years. Photo ID required
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

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Rice Park

Explore the best of St. Paul food in the heart of downtown on this indoor food adventure. You’ll learn about the Capital City's food culture while exploring the city’s rich history. You’ll sample food from an old gangster hangout and drink local-brewed craft beer from the only brewery in the country that uses well water to produce its beer. Stroll through some of the most historic areas in St. Paul including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park
Admission Ticket Free
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Landmark Center

And see the Landmark Center. Along the way you’ll enjoy quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership; including a favorite since 1932. Visit one of the best local chocolatiers/confectioners in the Twin Cities while eating and sipping on their hand-crafted chocolate. See the tallest building in St. Paul as well as Mickey’s Dinner Car, a local favorite that was featured in both "The Mighty Ducks" and Rachel Ray's "Tasty Travels" on the Food Network. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city enjoy food from the Restaurant Critics’ Choice for Japanese food along with a variety of African and Mediterranean food. Between the rich history and incredible food, you’ll never want to leave the state’s capital. This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes about 3 city blocks walking outside. Example tasting menu (subject to change): • Must eat on any Minnesotans list – Walleye Fingers from the land of 10,000 lakes beer-battered with local craft beer • Found only in Northern Lakes, local wild rice in a fresh harvest chicken salad • Fine local chocolates including, Potion #9 Chocolate Sauce, Sipping Chocolate and a truffle of your choice - 41 - 99%. Our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel! • Gyoza (Japanese dumpling) featured from a winner of Restaurants Critics Choice • Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available) • Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal • Japanese skewered chicken or beef featuring a bold Asian flavor profile bursting with savory and sweet goodness (Yakitori/Kushiyaki) • Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn *Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated
Admission Ticket Free

The Saint Paul Hotel (Pass By)

Stroll through some of the most historic areas in St. Paul including the Saint Paul Hotel that overlooks Rice Park and Landmark Center

Mississippi River (Pass By)

Take a stroll along the Mississippi River in the historical Northeast neighborhood.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Union Depot, 4th Street East, Ramsey County Minnesota, United States, US, 55101

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Union Depot, outside of main front door on 4th St side (NOT Kellogg)
End Point

421 Cedar St, Cedar Street, Ramsey County Minnesota, United States, US, 55101

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Stacked Deck Brewing

Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Please note that the time is in Central Time.
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Earliest available date: June 14, 2025
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals