Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

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2 hours 15 minutes (Approx.)
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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.

Choosing Mpls City & Skyway Tours, you are supporting a local, woman-owned small business with a big heart.

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

What's Included

  • MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
  • 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Meeting Location

Meeting point

W Minneapolis - The Foshay, 821 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 10:00 AM

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!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minneapolis Skyway System (Pass By)

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

Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Minneapolis Public Service Building

Large public art collection
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Westin Minneapolis

Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Nicollet (Pass By)

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.
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Mary Tyler Moore Statue (Pass By)

Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?
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The Dayton's Project

Rebranded Dayton's
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operated by a business

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-153357P5

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