Whether you’re traveling to Minnesota from another state, or you’re a resident of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, it’s always relaxing to do some exploring when someone else is leading the way. These epic nature, history, boat and brewery tours will allow you to do just that. They let you experience the beauty and history of Minnesota and get an inside scoop from your helpful tour guides.
- Niagara Cave Tour
Facebook/Niagara Cave This epic tour of Niagara cave costs $14 for adults and $8 for kids and you will see an underground waterfall, beautiful cave formations and even a subterranean wedding chapel.
- August Schell Brewery Tour
Facebook/August Schell Brewing Company This brewery tour is truly one-of-a-kind and the history behind the New Ulm craft beer legend is wonderful to learn.
- Amicus Adventure Sailing
Facebook/Amicus Adventure Sailing From day sails to family overnights, Amicus has plenty of options to show you the beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Sailing the Shore is an experience any group can enjoy, and that nobody will ever forget.
- Stillwater Trolley Tour
Facebook/Stillwater Trolley Co. A historic and gorgeous trolley tour of Stillwater will cost only $13.50 for adults and $7.50 for kids, and will take you past some of the most phenomenal homes in the area. You will also get amazing views of the St. Croix River Valley and the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
- Glensheen Estate Tour
Facebook/Glensheen At only $15 for the classic tour and $26 for the full mansion tour, this stunning trip is worth every penny. See the beautiful rooms of the historic estate and gaze at the awe-inspiring Lake Superior views.
- Mystery Cave Tour
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources At Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park the $12 scenic tour provides an hour of pool and corridor views that are truly fascinating.
- North Woods Tour
Facebook/North Woods Adventures Whether you prefer off-road adventures or blacktop sightseeing, North Woods has the tour for you. Surround yourself with the beauty of the Boundary Waters and Northern Minnesota.
- Taylors Falls Scenic Boat Tour
Facebook/Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation These boat tours on beautiful St. Croix Dalles are relaxing and provide the perfect end to a hike through Interstate State Park.
- The Saint Paul Gangster Tour
Wabasha Street Caves This famous gangster tour will take you to the haunts of John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Babyface Nelson among others that hid out in St. Paul during the troublesome ’30s.
- Sunset Beach Kayak Tour
Facebook/Broken Paddle Guiding Co. Kayak or paddle board by the beach of Lake Pepin in the magical glow of sunset on the Mississippi. Broken Paddle Guiding offers a variety of kayaking, biking, and paddle boarding tours that are stunning, but this one is by far the most phenomenal.
- Soudan Underground Mine Tour
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources At Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, you can go 27 levels below the surface and learn about the science and math that such depths allow us to explore. There are a variety of interesting, affordable tour options and they are fun for all ages.
- Mississippi River Cruise
Facebook/Pearl of the Lake The Pearl of the Lake Paddlewheeler offers cruises on beautiful Lake Pepin. Sunset sightseeing cruises start at just $17 and you get a chance to experience the true magic of the Mississippi.
Which tour are you going to take first?
Facebook/Niagara Cave
This epic tour of Niagara cave costs $14 for adults and $8 for kids and you will see an underground waterfall, beautiful cave formations and even a subterranean wedding chapel.
Facebook/August Schell Brewing Company
This brewery tour is truly one-of-a-kind and the history behind the New Ulm craft beer legend is wonderful to learn.
Facebook/Amicus Adventure Sailing
From day sails to family overnights, Amicus has plenty of options to show you the beauty of Lake Superior’s North Shore. Sailing the Shore is an experience any group can enjoy, and that nobody will ever forget.
Facebook/Stillwater Trolley Co.
A historic and gorgeous trolley tour of Stillwater will cost only $13.50 for adults and $7.50 for kids, and will take you past some of the most phenomenal homes in the area. You will also get amazing views of the St. Croix River Valley and the Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Facebook/Glensheen
At only $15 for the classic tour and $26 for the full mansion tour, this stunning trip is worth every penny. See the beautiful rooms of the historic estate and gaze at the awe-inspiring Lake Superior views.
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
At Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park the $12 scenic tour provides an hour of pool and corridor views that are truly fascinating.
Facebook/North Woods Adventures
Whether you prefer off-road adventures or blacktop sightseeing, North Woods has the tour for you. Surround yourself with the beauty of the Boundary Waters and Northern Minnesota.
Facebook/Wild Mountain/Taylors Falls Recreation
These boat tours on beautiful St. Croix Dalles are relaxing and provide the perfect end to a hike through Interstate State Park.
Wabasha Street Caves
This famous gangster tour will take you to the haunts of John Dillinger, Ma Barker and Babyface Nelson among others that hid out in St. Paul during the troublesome ’30s.
Facebook/Broken Paddle Guiding Co.
Kayak or paddle board by the beach of Lake Pepin in the magical glow of sunset on the Mississippi. Broken Paddle Guiding offers a variety of kayaking, biking, and paddle boarding tours that are stunning, but this one is by far the most phenomenal.
At Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park, you can go 27 levels below the surface and learn about the science and math that such depths allow us to explore. There are a variety of interesting, affordable tour options and they are fun for all ages.
Facebook/Pearl of the Lake
The Pearl of the Lake Paddlewheeler offers cruises on beautiful Lake Pepin. Sunset sightseeing cruises start at just $17 and you get a chance to experience the true magic of the Mississippi.
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