Skyway Walking Tour - Minneapolis

Overview

A great tour year-round, especially if you're visiting in the winter months! Minneapolis is home to the largest, contiguous skyway system in the world! Originally designed to counter the 1950s post war suburban boom by revitalizing the city's retail core, today the second story walkways connect 80 city blocks and meander more than 9 miles. This is a great way to see the city - inside and out - during cool weather, hot weather, rainy days and the brutally long Minnesota winter, so pretty much year-round! There are so many treasures within downtown's unique architectural landscape, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to see them. The skyway is such a huge part of our city's identity, the Replacements even wrote a song about it, aptly named Skyway.

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(Please note, this is a walking tour. We will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)

City: Minneapolis-Saint Paul

Sun 25 May

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Starting at $79.00

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Sun 25 May

Starting at $79.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

MN Born and Raised Tour Guide

2.5-hour skyway walking tour

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Foshay Tower

We'll ascend into the second-story walkway from the Foshay Tower to begin the tour. We come full circle, returning to the Foshay Tower at the end of the tour where you can take advantage of the opportunity to check out the city from the 31st floor of the only outdoor observation deck in the city!

Minneapolis Skyway System

Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.

Minneapolis City Hall

This extraordinary City Hall took nearly 20 years to build and while not connected to the skyway system, it is connected to an underground tunnel which we will use to visit the Federal Courthouse. Inside the rotunda you'll have the chance to rub the big toe of the Father of Waters statue for good luck.

Nicollet

This mile-long transit mall (street) running through the center of downtown, and historically the city's shopping district, is now home to an impressive public art collection and lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks during the summer months.

Mary Tyler Moore Statue

Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?

IDS Building

Crystal Court in the IDS Center is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system. The IDS still holds the title of tallest, since 1972!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (29)

Monica A

Feb 2023

This was such a GREAT tour of downtown Minneapolis on one of the coldest days of this winter. History, architecture, art and so much more. Jessica was such a delight and full of information. My husband and I have recently moved to Mpls from Los Angeles so thoroughly enjoyed learning about our new city in the comforts of the skyway system. We cannot wait to explore more on our own and visit some of the many restaurants. Whether you're a visitor, a new transplant or a native, I encourage you to take this tour--one of the finest!

Response from Host

Feb 2023

Thank you, Monica and Bill! I love that you have had such a positive experience since moving to Minneapolis, even in the winter! It was my pleasure showing you just some of the skyways. I know you will explore them all. :)

360ericg

Oct 2022

Great tour. This skyway labyrinth brings you everywhere in downtown and you see architecture plazas piece of history that you’ll never see outside A much better walk than any outside in the streets

Response from Host

Nov 2022

So glad you two had fun up in the skyways! I'm happy to now know about the toroidal shape of magnetic fields! Safe travels to ND and beyond. :)