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)

Patty_N

Aug 2023

We thought it would be more interesting to see the city’s skyways with a guide who could show us points of particular interest as well as talk about the city’s history, and Jessica did an excellent job with both. She was also great with communications prior to the tour.

Response from Host

Aug 2023

Hi Patty! Thank you two for joining me in the skyways. It was my pleasure! It makes me happy to know people enjoy Minneapolis so much that they return. :)

Tristian_J

May 2023

The most memorable part of our tour was our tour guide, Jessica. She was very knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. She gave us history of the Skywalk and the city. She is very personable and down to earth. We would definitely recommend to anyone who is curious about Minneapolis.

Response from Host

May 2023

Thank you, Tristian! It was my pleasure. And I sincerely hope that Minneapolis will be lucky enough to have you two as new residents in the near future! Safe and smooth travels. :)

HMB28

Apr 2023

The guide was excellent and knowledgeable. We have a much better understanding of the skyway system and enjoyed learning about its history. Jessica introduced us to the art and architecture in the system, the light rail system, and Target stadium. We enjoyed it very much and got in a walk, too.

Response from Host

Apr 2023

My pleasure! I love to walk around the city with someone who used to live here or has just moved here. It's an opportunity to go a little deeper knowing they'll be sticking around!