Follow Prince’s footprints through downtown Minneapolis with a self-guided, GPS-triggered audio walk. Expect 75–120 minutes of music history, murals, and city streets you can explore at your own pace.
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You start on Nicollet Avenue with the city breathing around you — buses hiss, storefronts glow, and the speakers in your ears bring a voice that threads you through the streets Prince made famous.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.25–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires basic walking stamina for up to two hours
Wildlife
History
Minneapolis’s music scene provided the infrastructure—clubs, studios, and local collaborators—that helped Prince develop his sound and platform in the late 1970s and 1980s.
Conservation
Support local businesses mentioned on the route, stay on sidewalks and public paths, and avoid touching murals or public art to preserve them for others.
Reserve your spot on the In the Footsteps of Prince: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Minneapolis today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download before you go
Install the VoiceMap app and redeem your code at home so audio and maps are available offline; cellular reception can be spotty in buildings.
Bring noise-isolating headphones
Quality headphones improve clarity in busy streets and help you catch interview clips and street-level details in the narration.
Watch pedestrian traffic
The route follows busy sidewalks and intersections—stay alert at crosswalks and during high-volume weekend evenings.
Plan for linger time
Add 30–60 minutes if you want photos, coffee stops, or to enter venues mentioned on the tour; some sites have limited hours.
Smartphone with VoiceMap app
Runs the tour audio, maps, and GPS-triggered narration.
Headphones
Improves audio clarity in traffic and crowded areas.
Comfortable walking shoes
City streets and hard pavement require supportive footwear for 1–2 hours of walking.
Light weather layer
A windbreaker or light jacket helps in riverfront breezes or sudden temperature shifts.
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