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 includes a light bite to eat at the ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
2.5-hour skyway walking tour
Meeting Points
Departure
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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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!
15 minutes
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Minneapolis Skyway System
Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.
3
Capella Tower
Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
15 minutes
4
Minneapolis Public Service Building
Large public art collection
15 minutes
5
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.
15 minutes
6
The Westin Minneapolis
Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.
15 minutes
7
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.
8
Mary Tyler Moore Statue
Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?
9
The Dayton's Project
Rebranded Dayton's
10 minutes
10
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!
15 minutes
Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
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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 includes a light bite to eat at the ...
Highlights
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
2.5-hour skyway walking tour
Meeting Points
Departure
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
