Corporate/Private 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.
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St Paul Skyway Food Tour
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. You’ll discover the Capital City’s robust culinary culture while uncovering its rich history – including a lively and legendary gangster past. Tastings are inspired by the city’s multicultural communities and even highlight why St Paul has some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer.
Note: This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes walking outside for a number of city blocks at the beginning and end.
Note: This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to historic buildings architecture
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).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Explore the best of St Paul’s food scene in the heart of downtown. You’ll discover the Capital City’s robust culinary culture while uncovering its rich history – including a lively and legendary gangster past. Tastings are inspired by the city’s multicultural communities and even highlight why St Paul has some of the best water in the country for crafting exceptional beer. Your experience begins with scenic views along the Mighty Mississippi River, followed by a stroll through some of St Paul’s most historic districts. 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 sample bites from charming, locally owned eateries – businesses that take pride in tradition, including a beloved favorite dating back to 1932. You’ll also visit one of the area’s top chocolatiers and confectioners to enjoy their mouth-watering, hand-crafted creations. To cap off this unforgettable tour of Minnesota’s second-largest city, you’ll savor a variety of savory African and Mediterranean dishes. With its fascinating history and incredible food, you may find yourself never wanting to leave the state’s capital.
Note: This tour is approximately 90% indoors and includes walking outside for a number of city blocks at the beginning and end.
Note: This experience is not wheelchair friendly due to historic buildings' architecture
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.
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).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
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.
Trendy North Loop Food Tour
Join us in one of Minneapolis’s newest – and coolest – neighborhoods: the North Loop. Known as “NOLO” aka the “Warehouse District”, this vibrant area is where historic charm meets cutting-edge culture, and every block invites you to stay a little longer.
Tastings
- Try the iconic Minnesota snack of battered and deep fried cheese curds
- A double smash slider with all the fixin's and special house sauce will please any burger lover
- Coal-fired, thin crust specialty pizzas with imaginative flavor combinations will have you exclaiming "delizioso!"
- Relax with a pint of refreshing beer or a bubbly seltzer at one of Minneapolis's original taprooms
- A cold scoop of dense, creamy, homemade gelato will place a delicious exclamation point at the end of the tour
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Join us in one of Minneapolis’s newest – and coolest – neighborhoods: the North Loop. Known as “NOLO” aka the “Warehouse District”, this vibrant area is where historic charm meets cutting-edge culture, and every block invites you to stay a little longer. From the 1800s through the 1930s, Minneapolis was a booming hub for milling, manufacturing, and distribution as the city grew alongside the opening of the Dakota Territory to settlers. Today, the North Loop’s iconic brick warehouses tell a new story—one shaped by a thriving fashion, design, and food scene. On this food adventure, you’ll savor beloved Minnesota mainstays while discovering bold new flavors inspired by the city’s immigrant cultures. Our Trendy North Loop Food Tour is more than a dining experience – it’s a celebration of where Minneapolis has been and where it’s going.
Minneapolis Riverwalk
Join us as we explore two of the city’s hippest and historic neighborhoods – the Mill District and St Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis, right at the edge of downtown. 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 multi-cultural communities.
Tastings
- James Beard award winner featuring Eastern European specialties for over 60 years; enjoy a homemade sausage and pierogi
- Cup of healthy, smooth, freshly milled matcha served with all the ceremony it deserves
- Japanese Mochi - cute round buns made of soft and chewy rice symbolically linked to good fortune
- 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"
- Indulge in creamy premium dairy / non-dairy / vegan / gluten free ice cream in a wide range of yummy flavors
- A beautiful and delectable baked good from a long-standing family bakery - choose sweet or savory
- Mouth-watering empanadas from the "dough whisperer", inspired by cooking with grandma in Buenos Aires
- Classic Neapolitan woodfired pizza topped with artisanal ingredients sure to transport your taste buds to Italy
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (5 stops per tour).
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 two of the city’s hippest and historic neighborhoods – the Mill District and St Anthony on Main in Northeast Minneapolis, right at the edge of downtown. Along the way, you’ll sample food at Minnesota’s first Thai restaurant, enjoy homemade ice cream, and sip locally milled matcha. One of the highlights for many guests is the incredible diversity of tastings, reflecting the multicultural roots that have shaped this area from its earliest days. Beyond the food, we’ll stroll past the local Farmers Market, Mill City Museum, and the iconic Guthrie Theater. Take in stunning views of St Anthony Falls as we cross the Stone Arch Bridge into historic St Anthony on Main. You’ll learn about the rich history of both neighborhoods while walking along the oldest street in Minneapolis. Come ready for tasty bites, great company, and a dive into distinctive neighborhoods that most visitors never experience in depth.
Heart of Minneapolis
Join us as we weave through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on an unforgettable food adventure! You’ll experience locally owned restaurants serving locally inspired and sourced cuisine, all while uncovering the city’s rich history along the way.
Tastings
- Signature sausage bread from the distinctive restaurant that has "damn good food"
- All about local sourcing with wild rice porridge from an 1800s trapper's recipe
- Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth cheese curds - a local favorite - you betcha!
- Famous and delicious sweet-and-savory Chicago Mix® popcorn from a local institution
- Delectable fine chocolates with peanut butter fudge and housemade caramel that'll make you weak in the knees
- Savory and satisfying South American empanadas, just like beloved Grandma used to make
- A mouth watering Asian-inspired rice dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and crisp bell peppers
- Earthy mushrooms generously filled with a seasoned savory blend that'll become a favorite comfort food
- Crispy fried Brussels sprouts cooked to perfection - savory, crunchy, and irresistible
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (4 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
Join us as we weave through the skyscrapers of downtown Minneapolis on an unforgettable food adventure! Stroll through the famed “Broadway” Theatre District and view the building that set a Guinness World Record as the largest structure ever moved on rubber-wheeled dollies. We’ll stop at four charming, locally owned eateries – businesses that take pride in tradition, including a beloved favorite dating back to 1932. As you sample each delicious bite, you’ll learn the stories and secrets behind the food, the culture, and the neighborhood. Along the way, you’ll see the Minneapolis skyscraper modeled after the Washington Monument and visit the tallest building in the city. By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a flavorful experience of some of the best food finds Minneapolis has to offer, all while gaining a deeper appreciation for downtown history and soaking in the city’s vibrant local culture.
Minneapolis Skyway Food Tour
While it’s chilly outside, join us as we weave through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis’ skyways on a delicious food adventure. You’ll stop at four charming, locally owned eateries – businesses that take pride in tradition, including a beloved favorite dating back to 1932.
Tastings
- Signature sausage bread from the distinctive restaurant that has "damn good food"
- All about local sourcing with wild rice porridge from an 1800s trapper's recipe
- Fresh, melt-in-your-mouth cheese curds - a local favorite - you betcha!
- Famous and delicious sweet-and-savory Chicago Mix® popcorn from a local institution
- Delectable fine chocolates with peanut butter fudge and housemade caramel that'll make you weak in the knees
- Savory and satisfying South American empanadas, just like beloved Grandma used to make
- A mouth watering Asian-inspired rice dish featuring tender chicken, fresh broccoli, and crisp bell peppers
- Earthy mushrooms generously filled with a seasoned savory blend that'll become a favorite comfort food
- Crispy fried Brussels sprouts cooked to perfection - savory, crunchy, and irresistible
Subject to change without notice. Tastings may vary depending on day of the week (4 stops per tour).
Click here for our Food Allergy & Food Choice Policy
Overview
While it’s chilly outside, join us as we weave through the cozy corners of downtown Minneapolis’ skyways on a delicious food adventure. Stroll through the iconic “Broadway” Theater District, see the Minneapolis skyscraper modeled after the Washington Monument and visit the beloved Statue of Mary Richards tossing her hat. Along the way, you’ll stop at four charming, locally owned eateries – businesses that take pride in tradition, including a beloved favorite dating back to 1932. As you sample each delicious bite, you’ll learn the stories and secrets behind the food, the culture, and the neighborhood, discovering what makes downtown Minneapolis so unique. By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a flavorful experience of some of the best food finds in the city, all while soaking in downtown history and local culture—warm, comfortable, and knowledgeable.
Slice of Minneapolis
Enjoy a slice of Minneapolis on the Twin Cities’ only pizza tour. We’ll drive to three of the city’s most famous and downright divine pizzerias to sample some of the best pie in town. From coal-fired classics to iconic square-cut slices, bring your hunger. You’re in for a treat.
Tastings Can Include
- Hand-tossed with unique toppings and baked in Minneapolis's first coal-fired pizza oven, the thin, crispy crust is the best in the flock
- Detroit in style, Minnesota in interpretation; you'll agree this delicious pizza deserves its award as "best pizza in the country"
- Handmade gourmet pizza from Minneapolis-St Paul's first modern boutique pizza parlor, with a menu as diverse as the cities
- Authentic, traditional Neapolitan pizza hot from the wood-burning oven and topped with mouth-watering ingredients
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Transportation
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Overview
Jump aboard our bus and taste your way through Minneapolis on the Twin Cities’ only pizza tour. Pizza lovers will visit three iconic local pizzerias, comparing crusts, cheeses, and sauces while uncovering the stories behind these Minneapolis staples. Along the way, you’ll experience authentic neighborhood joints featured on countless “Best Pizza in the Twin Cities” lists, visit Minnesota’s first coal-fired pizzeria, sample legendary wood-fired pizza, go gourmet, and even take on what some call the “best pizza in the country.” Come hungry and leave with a few new favorite pizzerias.
Twin Cities Winery Tours
Join us for a wine adventure you won’t soon forget. Visit three premier wineries located just outside the Twin Cities and enjoy a glass of wine at each stop. Choose from the Countryside Winery Tour (west side), the River Road Winery Tour (east side), or the Scenic North Winery Tour (north side). No matter which route you take, you’re in for a fantastic day. Some wineries feature on-site kitchens or food trucks, giving you the option to purchase something delicious along the way if hunger strikes. Feel free to bring your own beverages to enjoy on the bus and sit back, relax, and savor the ride.
Choose Your Experience!
All-Inclusive - What's Included
- Up-to-4-hour experience visiting 3 local wineries right outside the Twin Cities metro
- Comfortable coach transportation
- Pick-up location of your choice
- Delicious wine at each winery
- Fun and knowledgeable tour guide
- Professional driver
- Gratuities for winery staff, tour guide, and driver
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Cooler for your wine bottles
Transportation
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- All the above buses are available for this experience except the open-air bus – 13 (colorful bus), 15, 28, 52+ person
Self-Guided - What's Included
- Up-to-4-hour experience visiting 3 local wineries right outside the Twin Cities metro
- Comfortable coach transportation
- We schedule and book the wineries
- Select the wineries or have our experts do it for you!
- Pick-up location of your choice
- Professional driver
- Gratuities for driver
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Cooler for your wine bottles
Transportation
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- Buses from the above that are available for this experience – 13 (open-air bus), 14 (colorful bus) person
Select From Our Partnered Wineries For Either Experience
- Countryside Winery Tour (west side): Parley Lake Winery, Schram Vineyards, Sovereign Estate, Fountain Hill Winery, Buffalo Rock Winery, AxeBridge Wine Co
- River Road Winery Tour (east side): St Croix Vineyards Stillwater, Cannon River Winery, Belle Ame Vineyard, Alexis Bailly Vineyard, Cracked Barrel Winery, AxeBridge Wine Co
- Scenic North Winery Tour (north side): St Croix Vineyards Stillwater, 7 Vines Vineyard, Rustic Roots Winery, Winehaven Winery, AxeBridge Wine Co
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!