True Confessions Gangster Tour

“Now I hate to drag a skeleton out of the city closet but…did you know three of Dillinger's Gang member were killed in this city?”

Sr. Celestine has been in Heaven for nearly a century but she graciously returns to tell the tales that both enlighten and put the fear of God in her listeners!

In the Middle Ages people learned about Good and Evil by watching Morality Plays. During Prohibition people in St. Paul learned about Good and Evil by watching their shamelessly corrupt elected officials …and the parade of convicted felons they cordially invited to “layover for a little while”.

A tour that explores the lesser-known chapter of the city’s history when America’s Most Wanted lived and died on the streets of St. Paul.

Notable sites include the Mickey's Diner, the Hamm’s Building, the Green Lantern, Rice Park, Hotel St. Francis, the Palace Theatre, and more.

These are stories that were not easily offered up in any confessional!

Afterward, you may want to fortify yourself with a little refreshment in the Group Confessional at Celeste of St. Paul: Hotel + Bar (Sr. Celeste’s former convent home)!

Tour includes a select beverage afterward in the Hotel Bar!

How Long: 90 Minutes

Length: 1.3 Mile 

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

What: Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul with excellent stories behind the city’s Safe City Years.

Adult: $27

Seniors and Military: $25

Please click here to sign the online liability waiver at the time of booking.

Confirmation will be received at the time of booking.

Cancellation: You may cancel for a full refund up to 24 Hours in advance of the tour. You can cancel by following the instructions posted on Eventbrite. 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 waiver located at link below:

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

***We are monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 variant and adjusting our tour events as needed. Masks are not required at this event but are encouraged.
Please stay home if you have symptoms of COVID-19, or if you have been in recent contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.