Self-Guided Audio Tour of Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis
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Explore Minneapolis's most famous natural attraction, Minnehaha Falls, with this flexible self-guided audio tour. Perfect for those who want to learn about the park’s hidden stories and history at their own pace.
You’ll hear fascinating tales about the park’s past, from its days as a hangout for pioneering millwrights and carnival showmen to visits by U.S. Presidents and solitary hermits. The tour features insights from Frank Bures, an award-winning writer and editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology.
Choose to complete the tour in about an hour or take your time, stopping along the way. You can access the tour anytime before or after your booking, even from home with the virtual option. It’s all controlled by you, with easy-to-follow directions and GPS-guided navigation.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Minnehaha Falls self-guided tour take?
The tour lasts between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on how long you linger at each stop.
What do I need to participate?
You’ll need a smartphone with the VoiceMap app installed, headphones, and your unique access code. No additional tickets or transportation are required.
Is the tour accessible for all fitness levels?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace.
Can I do this tour from home?
Absolutely. The virtual tour option allows you to experience Minnehaha Falls from the comfort of your home, using the same app and access code.
What’s included in the tour?
You get lifetime access to the audio tour in English, the VoiceMap app for Android and iOS, and offline access to all audio, maps, and geodata.
Are there any exclusions I should know about?
Yes, tickets to attractions along the route, food and drinks, your smartphone and headphones, and transportation are not included.
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
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Duration 1 hour – 1.5 hours
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Guided experience
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or attractions along the route
- Food and drinks
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
Itinerary
This self-guided audio tour takes you through key sights from the Longfellow House to the Song of Hiawatha Garden, exploring the history and stories behind Minnehaha Falls.
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Stop 1
Start at the Longfellow House and walk to the Song of Hiawatha Garden.
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Stop 2
Pass by the John H Stevens House and learn about its history.
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Stop 3
See several statues, including the Statue of Garasu no Usagi.
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Stop 4
View the Hiawatha and Minnehaha Statues and hear why Longfellow’s poem was both loved and ridiculed.
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Stop 5
Visit Minnehaha Falls and hear about the first person to kayak over it.
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Stop 6
Follow part of the Minnehaha Falls Lower Glen Trail.
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Stop 7
End at the Song of Hiawatha Garden, learning how Minneapolis started and what 'Minnehaha' means.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point to begin your self-guided tour.
Before arriving, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. The tour is flexible—you can start, pause, or restart it at any time, completing it at your own pace. Detailed directions are available after downloading the app.
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
Download the VoiceMap app, enter your unique code, and follow the directions to the starting point. Once there, put on your headphones and tap start.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund.
- 100% refund if canceled at least 1 day before
- No refund if canceled less than 24 hours before
Instant confirmation
Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $7.49 per person
- Free cancellation
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