St. Peter St. Paul Walking Tour

A colorful walking tour led by the lovable know-it-all, Sr. Celeste. Learn how St. Paul went from its reputation as a Dead Tough Town to being the historically vital Capitol City it is today.

A tour filled with both the sacred and the profane featuring inside stories and lore, as told by one of the city’s earliest residents!

Sr. Celeste explains “What was and is and shall be” as she wends her way from the beautiful Celeste of St. Paul: Hotel + Bar (her former convent home) and travels along the length of St. Peter Street.

The tour ends at the Hotel Bar where you are invited to enjoy a cozy drink near the fireplace. Drink comes with the price of the tour! Includes a chance to win your very own glow-in-the-dark rosary with a pop quiz at the end of the tour.

Notable sites include views of the State Capitol and Cathedral, Mickey’s Diner, Assumption Church, History Theatre, St. Louis King of France Church the ‘Dirty Thirties’ gangster hangout, the Green Lantern, the Celeste St. Paul Hotel and more!

Tour includes a select beverage afterward in the Hotel Bar.

How Long: 90 Minutes

Length: 1.2 Miles

Meeting Location: Hotel Celeste, 26 E. Exchange St., St. Paul

What: Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul with excellent stories behind the city’s most iconic sites.

Adult: $28

Seniors and Military: $26

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Cancellation: You may cancel for a full refund up to 24 Hours before the tour. You can cancel by following the instructions posted here. A processing fee may apply. If you are unable to join us on the actual day of the tour, you may re-schedule the tour for another available date by phoning in advance of the tour.

All sales are final after the tour begins.

Minimum numbers for each tour apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough people taking the tour. In the event of this happening you may elect to reschedule the date or receive a full refund.

Liability Waiver: By signing up for this tour you must agree to read and sign the online

Not recommended for heart problems or other serious medical conditions. Moderate walking is involved.

NOTE: Ticket sales typically close online one hour before the tour begins. However, you can purchase the tickets in person on-site the day of the event. Call or text 651-243-1707 the day of to confirm ticket availability

Photos courtesy of David Hrbacek -The Catholic Spirit

Host or Publisher Celestial Tours