Tracing Purple Trails: A 3-hour pilgrimage through Prince’s Minneapolis

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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.

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Location
Minneapolis
Operator
The Tour MSP
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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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 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.

First Avenue Night Club — a living venue in Prince’s story
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.

Mall of America pick-up and drop-off
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.

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.

Purple Rain’s homesite and the city’s murals

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.

First Avenue Night Club — a living venue in Prince’s story

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.

Mall of America pick-up and drop-off

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.

1
Music fans and Prince devoteesAn ideal match — the itinerary centers on Prince-related sites and Minneapolis music history. The trip details do not specify participant limits or special restrictions.
2
First-time visitors to MinneapolisGood orientation to a cultural thread of the city; the trip details do not list age or fitness restrictions.
3
FamiliesSuitable for families interested in music history; there are no specified age or health restrictions listed in the provided trip information.
4
Visitors with accessibility concernsThe trip details do not specify accessibility or health restrictions—contact the operator directly to confirm accommodations.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

The provided trip information does not list specific gear requirements.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

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.