In the Footsteps of Prince: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Minneapolis

Minneapolis-Saint Paul
Durations- 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
Languages- English
Address- 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Explore Minneapolis through Prince’s life—without dealing with any of the crowds. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll hit the streets of Prince’s favorite 'hood, starting at Nicollet Avenue and ending on First Avenue, where 10,000 gathered to mourn the artist’s death. Though designed for a 75-minute tour, explore at your pace, sinking into all things purple.

  • Download via your smartphone to get started, whenever you’re ready
  • Explore downtown Minneapolis led by your “guide,” from the 100-foot Prince mural to Music Wall and more
  • Stop, start, and pause as you like, no WiFi needed
  • Limited to just your group, you’ll get a more personalized Prince experience

What To Expect

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Nicollet Avenue



This self guided audio tour explores the city where Prince was born, where he rose to fame and where, when he died, the purple lights shone across the sky. You’ll start the tour on Nicollet Avenue.

• Admission Ticket Free

IDS Crystal Court



On this tour, you’ll see the Crystal Court balcony featured in Purple Rain.

• Admission Ticket Free

Music Wall



You’ll pass by the Schmitt Music Wall mural where Prince had his iconic first photo shoot.

• Admission Ticket Free

Dakota



On this tour, you’ll pass by The Dakota club, which Prince visited just a few days before he died.

• Admission Ticket Free

Orpheum Theatre



You’ll see the Orpheum Theatre where Prince was one of the first black musicians to play.

• Admission Ticket Free

Prince Mural



You’ll see a 100-foot tall mural by the artist Hiero Veiga, who was chosen from more than 60 artists to commemorate Prince.

• Admission Ticket Free

First Avenue



As you walk, you’ll hear about the night 10,000 people came to the First Avenue club to mourn the death of the city’s music legend.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Max group – 15