Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

AFTERNOON TOUR ends at the historic Minneapolis Club, not typically open to the public.

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.)

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Mpls City & Skyway Tours

Ages: Adults (10–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
Included: 2.5-hour skyway walking tour

Itinerary

Foshay Tower

15 min Admission not included

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

Passing by

Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.
Stop 3

15 min

Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
Stop 4

15 min

Large public art collection
Minneapolis City Hall

15 min Admission not included

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.
Stop 6

15 min

Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.
Nicollet

Passing 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.
Mary Tyler Moore Statue

Passing by

Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Stop 9

10 min

Rebranded Dayton's
IDS Building

15 min

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.

End point

We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.