Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
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.
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(Please note, this is a walking tour. We will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.)
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Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
What's included in Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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!
Minneapolis Skyway SystemPass-by Only
Walk into one of the original skyways, where it all began.
Artwork by light sculptor, Jason Krugman, and glasswork by Chihuly.
Inclusions
- MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
- 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
