Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

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Minneapolis-Saint Paul, USA

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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.

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.)

What's Included

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

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    821 South Marquette Avenue
    Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA

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    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!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Minneapolis Skyway System (pass by)

    Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.
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    Capella Tower

    Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Minneapolis Public Service Building

    Large public art collection
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Westin Minneapolis

    Historical bank building turned modern hotel. Elements of the original lobby are still in place.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Nicollet (pass 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.
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    Mary Tyler Moore Statue (pass by)

    Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?
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    The Dayton's Project

    Rebranded Dayton's
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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    • MN Born and Raised Tour Guide

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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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