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Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

Location Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
$79.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.)
Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

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

Meeting point
We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
Return details
We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.

  • 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!
  • Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began. (pass by)
  • Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
  • Large public art collection
  • 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.
  • Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.
  • 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. (pass by)
  • Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile? (pass by)
  • Rebranded Dayton's
  • 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!

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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 experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
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    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

    Location Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA
    $79.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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