Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

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. 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.)

Make the most of your visit to the Garden of the Gods while riding a Segway
Scoot around the Juniper Loop, one of the park’s must-see areas
Look for native Colorado wildlife such as bighorn sheep, hawks, and deer
Hear about the park’s ancient and modern history from a guide

What To Expect

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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!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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