Heart of St Paul
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. Discover the Capital City’s vibrant culinary culture while uncovering its rich history, including a colorful and notorious gangster past. Tastings reflect the city’s diverse, multicultural communities and even showcase why St Paul boasts some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer.
Tour Information
Dates
- Public Tour: 11am-2pm Saturdays (Apr - Oct) & 2pm-5pm Thursdays (May - Oct)
- Private Tour: Select your own day and time! Contact us for availability and booking.
- Public Tour: Nov - Mar: for the same tour but indoors, please book our St Paul Skyway Food Tour
Price
- Public Tour: $85 per person
- Private Tour: Varies depending on number of guests
Location
- Begins at Union Depot (214 4th Street E, St Paul MN 55101) outside of main front door on 4th St side (not Kellogg); ends at 385 Broadway St, St Paul MN 55101
Tastings
- A gourmet chocolate truffle of your choice (41 - 99% cacao) from an esteemed local chocolatier; our favorite is the Himalayan Caramel!
- Locally-brewed Minnesota craft beer at a popular and friendly downtown brewery in an historic building with many tales to tell (optional non-alcoholic tastings available)
- Authentic fresh Thai spring roll from the first Thai restaurant in Minnesota
- Chicken stir fry, the delicious and most popular Thai dish; you better eat it all, you don't want to enrage the "God of Rice"
- 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 delicious Sambusa (beef, chicken, or veggie-filled fried dough triangle) into a specialty basbas sauce
- Popular and delicious sweet-and-salty Chicago Mix® popcorn
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Overview
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. Discover the Capital City’s vibrant culinary culture while uncovering its rich history, including a colorful and notorious gangster past. Tastings reflect the city’s diverse, multicultural communities and even showcase why St Paul boasts some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer. Your journey begins with scenic views along the Mighty Mississippi River, followed by a leisurely stroll through some of St Paul’s most historic landmarks. Highlights include the iconic Saint Paul Hotel overlooking Rice Park, the tallest building in the city, and the stunning Landmark Center. Along the way, you’ll savor bites from charming, locally owned eateries – some beloved by generations, including a favorite dating back to 1932. You’ll also visit one of the city’s top chocolatiers and confectioners to sample their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off this unforgettable tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, indulge in a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. With its fascinating history and incredible food, you may find you never want to leave the state’s capital.
