Tour Minneapolis and Give Back to our Community!
Minneapolis is as magnificent a place to live as it is to visit. Join me on a tour of our lovely city and scratch below the surface to discover all the wonders this area has to offer.
Often called the “Mill City ,” the “City of Lakes” or the “Minniapple,” Minneapolis has a rich history that all started at the mighty Mississippi River, and the power of St. Anthony Falls. You will hear about the people and events that made Minneapolis a leader in business, transportation, arts, parks, and quality of life.
If you book with You Betcha Tours, not only will you get an inside look at the richness of Minneapolis, you will also be contributing to our community in an impactful way. All of the profits from You Betcha Tours will be donated to The Loppet Foundation, a great non-profit that builds self-esteem and healthy bodies through active exercise and community action in the outdoors.
We offer two ways to travel – walking or biking – so choose your mode, and let’s get going!
My Tours
-
Minneapolis City Walking Tour (2 hours)
Meeting Place: Guthrie Theatre (818 South 2nd St.)
Cost: $75 per person
When: You decide on best time for your tour! Send a request and I’ll do my best to accommodate your schedule.
This tour will be a slow stroll past the many iconic features of downtown Minneapolis. We will visit a variety of interesting places, which can include:
Stone Arch Bridge
St Anthony Falls
Minneapolis City Hall
Hennepin Avenue Bridge
Nicollet Mall and the Mary Tyler Moore statue
First Avenue Music Hall
IDS Center and Crystal Court
Prince and Bob Dylan Murals
Vikings Football stadium.
Target Baseball stadium
Foshay Tower
-
Minneapolis City Of Lakes Bike Tour (2-3 hours)
Meeting Place: Tangletown Bikes (816 West 50th St) in South Minneapolis
Cost: $90 per person (includes bike & helmet rental)
When: You decide on best time for your tour! Send a request and I’ll do my best to accommodate your schedule.
This bike tour will take you around our top ranked park system while riding a dedicated bike lane around our lakes. We will make frequent stops along the way to highlight the history and people that make our parks so special. Tour lengths will be 5 to 10 miles depending on how far you want to bike. Here are the most popular stops:
Rose Garden
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Bde Maka Ska (formerly Lake Calhoun)
Mansions along Lake of the Isles
Mary Tyler Moore House
Minneapolis Sculpture Garden and Cherry on Spoonbridge
Loring Park (the first park of Minneapolis)
Tour Booking
To book a tour email me at mark.raderstorf@gmail.com with which tour you’d like to book, your group size and your requested date & time. I will reply promptly to confirm your booking and collect payment via Venmo, CashApp or via check/cash on the day of the tour.
All profits from my tours get donated to The Loppet Foundation, a local non-profit connecting people to the outdoors through experiences that grow community.
Selene
“Mark went above and beyond to make our bike tour a highlight of our trip to Minneapolis. He loves Minneapolis and it shows! Based on our interests, he tailored our tour accordingly to see those sites.”
“Mark is a warm, informative tour guide. I have lived in Minneapolis for decades and learned new, fun facts on his tour.”
Jane
Stacy
“Mark's guided tour of Minneapolis was a fantastic experience that exceeded our expectations. He is very knowledgeable and passionate about the Twin Cities, and he is both fun and funny, which made the tour informative and entertaining. We highly recommend Mark for anyone looking to explore Minneapolis in a memorable and entertaining way. “
“This tour is a wonderful way to enjoy Minneapolis. Mark provided colorful details of sites all along the tour - don’t miss this tour!”
Dave
