Discover the unique architecture of Minneapolis on a walking tour of the city’s expansive skyway system. Explore 80 city blocks and over 9 miles of interconnected walkways, offering a year-round way to experience the city’s treasures and escape the elements.
- Foshay Tower - 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!
- IDS Building - Crystal Court in the IDS is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system.
- Nicollet - This mile-long, pedestrian oasis is lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options.
- The Westin Minneapolis - Historical
- Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel - Architecture
- Capella Tower - Artwork
- Minneapolis Public Service Building - Large public art collection
- Metro Transit Office & Police - We’ll take the light rail across town.
- Target Field - The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
- Target Center - The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
- The Dayton’s Project - Rebranded Dayton’s
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- Enjoy a 2.5-hour skyway walking tour.
- Includes a light rail ticket.
Minneapolis boasts the world’s largest continuous skyway system! Initially created to combat the 1950s post-war suburban expansion by rejuvenating the city’s retail hub, these second-story walkways now link 80 city blocks and stretch over 9 miles. It’s an excellent way to explore the city—indoors and outdoors—throughout the year, whether it’s cool, hot, rainy, or during Minnesota’s famously long winter. Downtown’s unique architectural gems are often best seen via the skyway system. The skyway is so integral to our city’s identity that The Replacements even penned a song about it, fittingly titled “Skyway.”
By choosing Mpls City & Skyway Tours, you’re supporting a local, woman-owned small business with a big heart.
(Note: This is a walking tour. We will cover up to two miles, with breaks. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.