Bachelorette Tours
Bring your hunger or thirst and we'll take care of the rest! Taste Twin Cities takes pride in providing a carefree, smooth, and effortless experience. Let us do that for you! We offer tours for ANY size group from one to one hundred...or more! You can choose a tour as-is, ask us to customize it to your desired specifications, or have us design one from scratch. Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
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Minneapolis Riverwalk
Join us as we explore one of the city’s trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District, and St Anthony on Main. Stroll along the Mighty Mississippi River before crossing notable Stone Arch Bridge into Northeast Minneapolis. Learn the area’s history while sampling a variety of foods with ties to Minneapolis’s early days.
Tour Information
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Tastings
- James Beard award winner - featuring Eastern European specialties and their pierogi
- Over 62 years, this classic Polish restaurant has served up their very popular homemade sausages and sauerkraut
- Local favorite "Minnesota"-style pizza since 1965
- Variety of Minnesota-brewed craft beers (non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota (with or without shrimp)
- Delicious and most popular Thai dish - you better eat it all, you don't want to enrage the "God of Rice"
- Gelato that is sure to please your taste buds
- You haven't been to Minnesota until you've tried the cheese curds! (Thursday only)
- Award-winning coffee
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Hungry for an off-the-beaten-path Minneapolis food experience? Join us as we explore one of the city's trendy and historical neighborhoods, the Mill District, and St Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis. You'll enjoy sampling food at the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota, eating homemade gelato, and drinking locally-brewed craft beer. A highlight for many is a fried food that is universally loved in Minnesota.
In addition to sampling food, we'll also stroll by the local Farmers Market, Mill City Museum, and Guthrie Theater. You'll enjoy gorgeous views of St Anthony Falls as we walk along the Stone Arch Bridge into historical St Anthony on Main. You'll learn about the history of both neighborhoods while touring the oldest street in Minneapolis. You'll taste and chat with other food-loving guests, and leave the tour with an appreciation for these distinct neighborhoods that most tourists never see!
*Market and Mill City Museum closed Thursday evenings
"Nordeast" River District
This guided tour starts on the oldest street in Minneapolis, highlighting the Northeast neighborhood, Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, and St Anthony Falls. Learn the area’s history (including why it’s called “Nordeast”) while sampling a variety of foods with ties to Minneapolis’s early days.
Tour Information
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Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
Tastings
- James Beard award winner - featuring Eastern European specialties and their pierogi
- This classic polish restaurant has been serving up their very popular homemade sausages and sauerkraut for over 62 years
- Local favorite "Minnesota"-style pizza since 1965
- Variety of Minnesota-brewed craft beers (non-alcoholic tastings available)
- You haven't been to Minnesota until you've tried the cheese curds!
- Gelato that is sure to please your taste buds
- Award-winning coffee
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
This guided tour starts on the oldest street in Minneapolis, highlighting the Northeast neighborhood, Mississippi River, Stone Arch Bridge, and St Anthony Falls. You'll enjoy Eastern European specialties and pirogi from a James Beard Award winner, a staple of "Minnesota"-style pizza, classic Polish sausages and sauerkraut, with a variety of Minnesota craft beers. Don't forget the gelato that is sure to please your taste buds! While enjoying this up-and-coming neighborhood, you'll even learn why it's called "Nordeast."
Twin Cities Winery Tours
Join us for a wine adventure you won't soon forget! Visit 3 premier wineries located close to the Twin Cities, and enjoy a glass of wine at each. Whether you choose the Countryside Winery Tour or the River Road Winery Tour you're sure to have a great day! Some wineries even have kitchens or food trucks for you to purchase something tasty if you're feeling hungry.
Tour Information
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Includes
- Countryside Winery Tour - 4-hour guided tour of local wineries right outside the Twin Cities metro
- River Road Winery Tour - 5-hour guided tour of local wineries right outside the Twin Cities metro
- Custom pick up and drop off within our free service area - house, hotel, you name it
- Comfortable coach transportation
- 3 wineries, with a glass of wine at each
- Snacks
- Water
- Cooler for your wine bottles
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
- Professional driver
- Gratuities for winery staff, tour guide, and driver
Transportation
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Overview
Join us for a wine adventure you will not soon forget. Sit back, relax and allow our knowledgeable tour guide to take you to Minnesota's best wineries right outside of the Twin Cities! Select from our partnered wineries - or let us know which wineries you would like to visit. Northern Vineyard, located in historic Stillwater; one of the newest wineries in Wisconsin, Belle Vinez; Cannon River Winery who won Best of Show at the 2012 Minnesota Monthly Food & Wine Experience; Sovereign Estate, is nestled along the banks of Lake Waconia; Parley Lake Winery, featuring a family-owned apple orchard; and Schram Vineyards, featuring beautiful vineyards, gardens, and lake view. If you feel adventurous, enjoy a round of Bocce Ball on Schram's attractive courts!
Chocolate Decadence
The Twin Cities' only chocolate tour, where you can enjoy the best chocolate delicacies the Twin Cities has to offer. The day will be filled with sweets from local chocolatiers while learning the history behind chocolate, the process and production, how to taste, and you'll also sample the newest craze - the cacao nib!
Tastings
- Oprah's "best truffles in the country, possibly the world"
- Potion #9 chocolate sauce
- Handcrafted variety of farm-to-bar chocolates
- Distinctive honey bon-bons
- Gooey caramel pecan turtle from a local favorite since 1932
- Sipping chocolate
- Your new caffeine fix?? - the popular cacao nib!
- Truffle of your choice - 41 - 99%. Our favorite is the Himalayan caramel.
- Energy artisan crafted super food chocolate bar
- Can't leave here without their famous Chicago Mix® popcorn
- Sample different chocolate cacao percentages
*Tastings subject to change without notice
Transportation
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Overview
Do you love fine chocolates?? Come join us on the Twin Cities only chocolate tour! You will enjoy the best chocolate delicacies the twin cities has to offer, all while being chauffeured around in a warm cozy coach bus.
The afternoon will be filled with chocolate from local chocolatiers and learning about the history behind chocolate, process and production of chocolate, how to taste chocolate and sample the newest craze; the cacao nib.
We'll dive right into all kinds of chocolate starting with sampling Potion #9 Chocolate Sauce, sipping chocolate and chocolate with a variety of cacao percentages. You'll depart with a select truffle of your choice. This is a great location to grab a coffee, latte or tea - and yes, they have chocolate tea. Of course!
Next up is gooey turtles and their signature Chicago Mix Popcorn at a local favorite since 1932 that may have ties from the St. Paul mob. Their chocolate and caramel family recipe can be found in a large selection of chocolates from chocolate covered cherries to even sponge chocolate.
Straight from the rooftops of St. Paul, this local beekeeping chocolatier features distinctive honey bon-bons. Their exquisite honey is encased in award-winning 100% chocolate and then hand burnished with 23K edible gold leaf. Each bon-bon is brilliant union of elegance and raw nature.
Experience a “farm to bar” artisan chocolate! They travel to the farms, select the beans and import them directly. Here’s you’ll get back in the production area to see how they roast, winnow and grind our cacao to create chocolate that not only tastes great and is good for you! Chocolate sample of their various bars are included and you can also make your own chocolate with ingredients you select.
We'll end the tour at the "best truffles in the country, possibly the world!" according to Oprah on the Oprah Winfrey show. Here we'll meet local chocolatiers, and learn about their amazing truffles. Once you sample one of these truffles you'll know why Oprah raves about them!
Custom Tour
Did you know we specialize in custom tours? This package allows you to select whatever your heart desires whether you would like a bus tour or walking tour. We can include food, brewery, winery, chocolate, distillery, sightseeing and much more. You tell us where you want to go and what you want to do, and we'll make it happen! If you have no idea, leave it to us! With 9 years experience we are the experts and can help create a customized experience for you and your guests!
Tour Information
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Heart of St Paul
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.
Tour Information
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Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
Tastings
- Must-eat on any Minnesotan's list – cheese curds, those battered and fried chewy bits of gooey cheesy goodness
- Fine local chocolates including, Potion #9 Chocolate Sauce, sipping chocolate, and a truffle of your choice (41 - 99% cacao); our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!
- Gyoza (Japanese dumpling) featured from a Restaurants Critics' Choice winner
- Japanese skewered chicken or beef featuring a bold Asian flavor profile bursting with savory and sweet goodness (Yakitori / Kushiyaki)
- Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal
- Savory Chicken Fantastic - cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed vegetables and grated Parmesan cheese over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
- Dip a Sambusa (beef, chicken, or veggie-filled fried dough triangle) into a specialty basbas sauce
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
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.
You'll 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 overlooking 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.
See the tallest building in St Paul as well as Mickey’s Dining Car, a local favorite that was featured in the Mighty Ducks and The Food Network's Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you'll taste 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.
Eat & Sip
Join us as we weave our way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure to some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants. You’ll experience locally-owned restaurants with locally-inspired and -sourced food and drink, and learn the city’s history along the way.
Tour Information
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Tastings
- Ham and pear crisp sandwich with fresh home-made chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food" served with their famous purgatory punch
- Fresh and melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie chicken wings in maple glaze made with pure maple syrup, lemon juice, fresh ginger and Sriracha
- Deliciously sweet and salty popular Chicago Mix® popcorn
- All about sourcing local with heirloom corn bread with ghost pepper cheese, scallions and honey butter; served with a house made cocktail
- Fine chocolates to be savored
- Fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, served with ginger citrus sauce with locally brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Featured on the Cooking Channel Unique Sweets - bourbon whiskey caramel donut bread pudding loaf with Folly Coffee. Folly Coffee is locally-owned, single-origin, unpretentious, and known for fair trade practices and for leaving a zero carbon footprint.
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Join us as we weave our way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure! We'll stroll through the "Broadway" Theatre District and view a building that set the Guinness World Record as the largest structure ever moved on rubber-wheeled dollies. Enjoy VIP service at some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown. You will also sample and learn the art of local beer-making with a local brewery. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument, and visiting the tallest building in Minneapolis. Along the way we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. You'll participate in beer and cocktail sampling and learn the secrets behind the delicious food you are enjoying. You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer, all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.
Heart of Minneapolis
Join us as we weave our way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure to some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants. You’ll experience locally-owned restaurants with locally-inspired and -sourced food and drink, and learn the city’s history along the way.
Tour Information
- Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
Tastings
- Ham and pear crisp sandwich with fresh homemade chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"
- All about sourcing local with heirloom corn bread topped with ghost pepper cheese, scallions, and honey butter
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
- Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie chicken wings in maple glaze made with pure maple syrup and fine bourbon
- Fine chocolates to be savored
- Fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, served with ginger citrus sauce and paired with locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Featured on the Cooking Channel's Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Join us as we weave our way through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on a food adventure! We'll stroll through the "Broadway" Theatre District and view a building that set the Guinness World Record as the largest structure ever moved on rubber-wheeled dollies. Enjoy VIP service at some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown. You will also sample and learn the art of local beer-making with a local brewery. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument, and visiting the tallest building in Minneapolis. Along the way we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. You'll participate in beer sampling and learn the secrets behind the delicious food you are enjoying. You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer, all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.
Minneapolis Skyway Food Tour
While it's chilly outside, join us as we weave our way through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis skyways on a food adventure to some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants. You’ll experience locally-owned restaurants with locally-inspired and -sourced food and drink, and learn the city’s history along the way.
Tour Information
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Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
Tastings
- Ham and pear crisp sandwich with fresh homemade chips from the restaurant that has "damn good food"
- All about sourcing local with heirloom corn bread topped with ghost pepper cheese, scallions, and honey butter
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
- Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth rotisserie chicken wings in maple glaze made with pure maple syrup and fine bourbon
- Fine chocolates to be savored
- Fried shrimp tossed in sweet & spicy Thai chili sauce, served with ginger citrus sauce and paired with locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Featured on the Cooking Channel's Unique Sweets - Bourbon Whiskey Caramel Donut Bread Pudding Loaf
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
While it's chilly outside, join us as we weave our way through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis skyways on a food adventure. We will stroll through the "Broadway" Theater District and enjoy VIP service as we visit some of the newest and hottest award-winning restaurants downtown Minneapolis has to offer. The tour includes seeing the Minneapolis skyscraper that was modeled after the Washington Monument and visiting the famous Statue of Mary Richards tossing her hat. Along the way, we will also visit quaint eateries that have pride in local ownership, including a favorite since 1932. You will taste craft beer samples and learn the secrets behind the great food you are enjoying. You'll leave the tour with a tasty experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer all while learning history of downtown and soaking in the local culture.
Ethnic Market Bus Food Tour
Travel the tastes of the world without leaving the Twin Cities on this guided experience as we explore 3 local ethnic food markets. On this tour you'll learn about basic ingredients used in each culture, and then be shown how to use these flavorful ingredients to make delicious Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican meals to share with family and friends. Tasty samples are included, of course!
Tour Information
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Includes
- 3.5 hour guided tour of 3 local ethnic markets (Asian, Middle Eastern, Mexican)
- Custom pick up and drop off within our free service area - house, hotel, you name it.
- Lunch / dinner with samples of many types of food with selections of beverages included
- Snacks at each market
- Water on the bus
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
- Professional driver
- Gratuities for staff, tour guide, and driver
* The lunch plate has a variety of food options, but we are unable to make special dietary requests
Transportation
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Overview
Travel the tastes of the world, without leaving the Twin Cities, on this guided experience as we explore 3 local ethnic markets. On this tour you'll learn about basic ingredients used in each culture, and then be shown how to use these flavorful ingredients to make delicious Asian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican meals to share with family and friends. You'll enjoy meeting local owners and receiving a guided tour through the markets, exploring the layout of each shopping venue, and receiving some of our favorite authentic recipes. Free time will be available to shop at each market, exploring the unique ingredients, finding everything you need to make one of our favorite dishes or to create one of your own. An included lunch plate features a variety of samples from soups to salads to entrees, and includes a variety of beverages. Unique snacks are available at each market too. If you're a foodie, someone who'd like to learn about ethnic markets, or maybe someone who'd love to begin cooking different ethnic foods but not sure where to start....this tour is for you!
Slice of Minneapolis
Enjoy a slice of Minneapolis on The Twin Cities' only pizza tour! We’ll drive to 4 of the city’s famous pizzerias for some of the best pie in town! Coal-fired or square-cut, bring your hunger; you're in for a treat!
Tour Information
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Tastings
- Coal fired pizza featuring a crust that is crisp but not chewy, thin but not crackery and firm enough to hold a slice with one hand.
- Only found here in Minnesota - home of the football pizza served up with their "green sauce"
- Making pizza since 1963 this "Minnesota style" pizza served up in squares and features sweet and garlicky sauce and the mega-blanket of cheese
- Twin Cities' first modern boutique pizza parlor with whole wheat-based crust in the specialty pies
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Transportation
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Overview
Jump on our bus and enjoy a slice of Minneapolis on the Twin Cities' only pizza tour. Pizza lovers will eat their way through four local pizza joints where you'll compare pizza crusts, cheese and sauces while learning the history of these Minneapolis staples. Experience authentic local pizzerias who have been featured on many "Best Pizza in the Twin Cities" lists, visit Minnesota's first coal burning-made pizzeria, sample 'za from a legendary local shop, and check out the home of football pizza!
St Paul Skyway Food Tour
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. This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes about 3 city blocks walking outside.
Tour Information
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Click here for booking, pricing, contract information, and how to learn more.
Tastings
- Must-eat on any Minnesotan's list – cheese curds, those battered and fried chewy bits of gooey cheesy goodness
- Fine local chocolates including, Potion #9 Chocolate Sauce, sipping chocolate, and a truffle of your choice (41 - 99% cacao); our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!
- Gyoza (Japanese dumpling) featured from a Restaurants Critics' Choice winner
- Japanese skewered chicken or beef featuring a bold Asian flavor profile bursting with savory and sweet goodness (Yakitori / Kushiyaki)
- Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Variety of mouthwatering African, Mediterranean, and American cuisine made fresh and prepared Halal
- Savory Chicken Fantastic - cuts of white grilled chicken with sautéed vegetables and grated Parmesan cheese over Somali-seasoned basmati rice
- Dip a Sambusa (beef, chicken, or veggie-filled fried dough triangle) into a specialty basbas sauce
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
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.
You'll stroll through some of the most historic areas in St Paul, including the Saint Paul Hotel overlooking 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.
See the tallest building in St Paul as well as Mickey’s Dining Car, a local favorite that was featured in the Mighty Ducks and The Food Network's Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels. To cap off an incredible tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you'll taste 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.
