MINNEAPOLIS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Tracing Purple Trails: A 3-hour pilgrimage through Prince’s Minneapolis
A three-hour guided tour that visits Prince-related landmarks—Purple Rain’s “Kids House,” murals, First Avenue—and provides convenient pick-up and drop-off at the Mall of America.
Tracing Purple Trails: A 3-hour pilgrimage through Prince’s Minneapolis.
Embark on a focused, three-hour tour of Minneapolis that follows Prince’s imprint across the city: from the Purple Rain “Kids House” and landmark murals to the storied stage of First Avenue, with the convenience of Mall of America pick-up and drop-off.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Purple Rain’s homesite and the city’s murals
The route stops at the Purple Rain “Kids House” and multiple Prince murals that map the artist’s public legacy across Minneapolis.
First Avenue Night Club — a living venue in Prince’s story
First Avenue, long associated with Minneapolis’s musical history and Prince’s rise, is a focal stop on the itinerary.
Mall of America pick-up and drop-off
The tour provides convenient pick-up and drop-off at the Mall of America, making arrival and departure straightforward for visitors.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
Over three hours the guide moves a small group between Minneapolis landmarks tied to Prince, combining exterior stops at murals and homesites with a visit to historic music venues; the route begins and ends with Mall of America pick-up and drop-off.
THE ICONS
Purple Rain’s homesite and the city’s murals
The route stops at the Purple Rain “Kids House” and multiple Prince murals that map the artist’s public legacy across Minneapolis.
THE VENUES
First Avenue Night Club — a living venue in Prince’s story
First Avenue, long associated with Minneapolis’s musical history and Prince’s rise, is a focal stop on the itinerary.
THE LOGISTICS
Mall of America pick-up and drop-off
The tour provides convenient pick-up and drop-off at the Mall of America, making arrival and departure straightforward for visitors.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and what the trip details say about limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The provided trip information does not list specific gear requirements.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour duration is 3.0 hours.
How much does the tour cost?
The published rate is $148 per person.
Where does the tour start and end?
Pick-up and drop-off are at Mall of America, 60 East Broadway, North Door Entrance; free parking is noted.
Which Prince sites are included?
Stops listed include the Purple Rain “Kids House,” multiple Prince murals (including Floyd’s Barbershop), the First Avenue Night Club, the Prince Schmitt music wall mural, and Electric Fetus record store.
Is the itinerary fixed?
The itinerary is listed as subject to change; the operator also offers VIP private tour inquiries for dates that aren’t listed.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by The Tour MSP.