Skyway Walking Tour - Minneapolis
5 Ratings
- Live Guide
- Instant Confirmation
- Group Tour
- E-Ticket
- 2.5 hr
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.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Buen Viaje Tours LLC
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Crystal Court in the IDS is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By:
This mile-long, pedestrian oasis is lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options.
Stop At:
Historical
Duration: 15 minutes
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Architecture
Duration: 15 minutes
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Artwork
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Large public art collection
Duration: 15 minutes
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We'll take the light rail across town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Target Field
The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
Stop At: Target Center
The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Rebranded Dayton's
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Historical artifacts
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Architecture
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
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!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Crystal Court in the IDS is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By:
This mile-long, pedestrian oasis is lined by bars and restaurants overflowing onto the sidewalks, art, bountiful greenery, and many shopping options.
Stop At:
Historical
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Architecture
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Artwork
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
Large public art collection
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At:
We'll take the light rail across town.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Target Field
The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
Stop At: Target Center
The light rail will bring us to the other side of town where Target Field and Target Stadium are located.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Rebranded Dayton's
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Historical artifacts
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At:
Architecture
Duration: 10 minutes
