Walking St. Paul Summit Ave. Victorian Homes Private Tour (2 hrs)

5.0 (19 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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During this private walking tour, you'll see many stately Victorian homes that are nearly perfectly preserved and hear fascinating stories about the people who built them. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

You'll spot nearly every type of popular Victorian home style - Queen Anne, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Neo-classical, Romanesque, and more during this private walking tour. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

For 2 hours, take a private, guided stroll along charming and historic Summit Ave. in St. Paul, Minnesota, past stately homes built during the Gilded Age that are nearly perfectly preserved today. You'll hear stories about the barons and tycoons who built these homes and how their houses have survived 120 or more years of change. You'll also wind through a former back alley now transformed into a charming city street that features modern residences in historic structures.

Residential architecture buffs will spot nearly every type of home style popular during the Victorian era - Queen Anne, Italianate, Georgian Revival, Neo-classical, Romanesque, Beaux Arts, Tudor and more.

Love grand, old homes that are pristinely preserved as active residences? Enjoy meandering outdoor sidewalks among trees, parks, fine landscapes and beautiful buildings? This tour is for you.

"Informative & fun! A walking Wikipedia." David S., FL USA

"5 stars! Personable...knowledgeable." Thalia S., GA USA

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Douglas Kline

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour

Not included

Not included: Home interiors are not part of this tour.
Not included: Restrooms are not available during this tour.
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

James J. Hill House

15 min Admission not included

We'll meet in front of the historic James J. Hill House in St. Paul and get oriented with our private Summit Ave. walking tour route. From there, we'll amble along the sidewalk while seeing and hearing about each of the magnificent homes along the boulevard. Our private, 2-hour walking loop will take us back to our tour starting point.

NOTE: Admission and tour of the James J. Hill House is not included in this private walking tour. To complement your walking tour, consider booking a guided tour of the historic home before or after the walking tour. Tours are operated by the Minnesota Historical Society. Hours and admission prices vary. Please ask for details.
Summit Avenue

45 min

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Stop 3

15 min

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Stop 4

Passing by

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Stop 5

Passing by

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Stop 6

10 min

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Stop 7

20 min

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Cathedral of Saint Paul

5 min

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Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet on the sidewalk in front of the historic James J. Hill House museum, 240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102. The start point will be confirmed upon engagement.

End point

Meet on the sidewalk in front of the historic James J. Hill House museum, 240 Summit Ave, St Paul, MN 55102. The start point will be confirmed upon engagement.