Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour


2 hours 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 6
Mobile ticket

Overview

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 identity, the Replacements even wrote a song about it, aptly named Skyway.

Inclusions

  • Light rail ticket
  • 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
  • Entry/Admission - Metro Transit Office & Police

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Foshay Tower, 821 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2929

We'll ascend into the second-story walkway from inside the Foshay Tower to begin the tour. We'll walk through original department stores, new department stores, old banks turned modern restaurants, the widest skyway, the shortest skyway, the double skyway, buildings showcasing impressive collections of public art, sports venues - home to the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx, as well as some of the most historical buildings still standing, with memorabilia on display, in the skyway, of course. We'll return to the Foshay Tower 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!

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: IDS Building, 80 S 8th St Downtown, Minneapolis, MN 55402-2100

Crystal Court in the IDS is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Nicollet, Nicollet, Minnesota

This mile-long, pedestrian oasis is lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options.

Stop At: The Westin Minneapolis, 88 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Historical

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 527 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Architecture

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Capella Tower, 225 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Artwork

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Minneapolis Public Service Building, 505 S 4th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA

Large public art collection

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Metro Transit Office & Police, 560 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411, USA

We'll take the light rail across town.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Target Field, 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1418

The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.

Stop At: Target Center, 600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403-1400

The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Dayton's Project, 700 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Rebranded Dayton's

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Young-Quinlan Building, 81 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Historical artifacts

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Medical Arts Building, 825 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

Architecture

Duration: 10 minutes

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • As this tour takes place in enclosed walkways, feel free to wear a mask.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Pastelpam0725
September 2023

Jessica did a great job. We enjoyed the historic info and the public art was an unexpected bonus. She knows her stuff and the tour was perfectly paced.

Patty_N
August 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.

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.

HMB28
April 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.

Monica A
February 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 ...

360ericg
October 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

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