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

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Overview

Find out how Minneapolis helped define Prince Rogers Nelson as a young musician who went on to change the world of music with this affordable walking tour. • Learn how Prince was the first artist in history to have a number one film, album and song at the same time • Hear from producer Frank Bures, an award-winning writer, essayist and the editor of Under Purple Skies: The Minneapolis Anthology • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

The tour ends in front of what used to be the Guitar Shop.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. 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.
2. IDS Crystal Court
On this tour, you'll see the Crystal Court balcony featured in Purple Rain.
3. Music Wall
You'll pass by the Schmitt Music Wall mural where Prince had his iconic first photo shoot.
4. Dakota
On this tour, you'll pass by The Dakota club, which Prince visited just a few days before he died.
5. Orpheum Theatre
You'll see the Orpheum Theatre where Prince was one of the first black musicians to play.
6. 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.
7. 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.

Inclusion

Lifetime access to this tour in English

VoiceMap app for Android and iOS

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Food and Drink

Smartphone and headphones

Transportation

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

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