Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour: Explore Unique Architecture

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.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Foshay Tower - The tour begins by ascending into the second-story walkway from the Foshay Tower. The tour concludes back at the Foshay Tower, where visitors can enjoy the city’s view from the 31st floor, the only outdoor observation deck in the city!
  • Minneapolis Skyway System - Step into one of the original skyways, marking the beginning of…
What's Included
  • MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
  • 2.5-hour skyway walking tour
Additional Information

An excellent tour option throughout the year, particularly during the winter months! 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 elevated walkways now link 80 city blocks and stretch over 9 miles. This offers a fantastic…

Location
W Minneapolis - The Foshay
South Marquette Avenue
We will meet at the big "W" in the W Hotel lobby in the Foshay Tower.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Y6483izedwarda
May 9, 2025
Minneapolis from Above! - Views of the city were fantastic from the Skywalks in Minneapolis. The tour guide had tremendous knowledge of the city’s history and development of the city’s 9 mile of skywalks.
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Johnnynocal
May 9, 2025
Don't miss this tour! - Jessica had so much knowledge about the skyway and all the buildings we were seeing, she is so friendly and approachable, it was a really wonderful tour!
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Graviation
May 4, 2025
An absolute must-do tour, full of valuable insights. - I had a thoroughly enjoyable time on this tour and was quite disappointed when it ended, which I suppose can only be a positive sign! Jessica's knowledge and enthusiasm is exemplary and she is more than happy to share insights and answer questions during the tour. The pace of the tour and the size of the group was just right. The Skyways are fundamental to the fabric of Minneapolis and you don't have to be an architecture fan (like me!) to appreciate them. Even locals could learn a lot about their fascinating background and development. This tour is not just about the skyways themselves though, it's as much about the buildings they connect, and Jessica will inform you about the history of the various hotels, office buildings, shopping plazas and Government buildings en route. Some of the tour takes place outside and you get to ride the Metro briefly too! In summary, ensure you book yourself onto this tour. You'll need a basic level of fitness and mobility owing to the fact it's a walking tour and there are plenty of 'comfort break' opportunities en route. A very big thank you to Jessica for running this fascinating and highly memorable tour.
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Michael_d
Apr 27, 2025
This was a great walking... - This was a great walking tour showing the skyways, artwork and buildings in Minneapolis. I would definitely recommend taking this tour if you havent been to Minneapolis before.
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Jasonwe7841bs
Apr 12, 2025
phenomenal tour - The tour of the downtown skyways was phenomenal! Our guide Jessica was fantastic and captivated us with stories about the history, architecture, and people who built them. From the art deco design and the gleaming Native American artwork to the giant Minneapolis seal, I was entertained the whole time. The small group size gave us plenty of time to take pictures and ask questions. The pace was perfectly balanced to keep us engaged without feeling rushed. Jessica's infectious enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge made even the most mundane details fascinating. The tour is approx 2 hours long and I will do it again when I visit next time. Highly recommended!
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Diane
Feb 21, 2025
Great idea -you will learn so much and really fun !! - great idea. you will learn the history of downtown and see artwork & sculptures in each building. tour guide was awesome
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Richard_m
Feb 12, 2025
Excellent Minneapolis Experience - Outstanding. The amount of detail about history and the amazing art along the way was excellent. I was truly amazed that there 9.5 miles of indoor skyway in Minneapolis. Jessica was truly excited to share her city. Thank you.
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Jack_b
Jan 8, 2025
Great Tour! - This was a very fun tour of a part of the city I never knew existed. Highly recommended! The pace was easy, and it was really interesting learning about the skyway and buildings through which we transited.
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Matthew
Oct 31, 2024
Very enjoyable! - First visit and first day to the twin cities, so it was a great introduction to the city. Why have I not heard of the skyway?? So interesting. Jessica was really really good.
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Joanner_s
Oct 29, 2024
Skyway Tour with Jessica - I enjoyed immensely my Skyway tour with Jessica. She was so knowledgeable and showed us before pictures so we could compare now and then. I would highly recommend the Skyway tour with Jessica.
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From $79
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).