Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

5.00

5.0(50 reviews)

2 hours 15 minutes

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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 includes a light bite to eat at the historic Minneapolis Club.

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.)

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

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!

15 minutes • Admission Not Included

Minneapolis Skyway System

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

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Minneapolis Skyway Walking Tour

What‘s Included

MN Born and Raised Tour Guide

2.5-hour skyway walking tour

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

5.00

50 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended
822lest,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were in town on business and decided to take this tour on our day off, which was our last day in town. We should have done it the first day. So much great information that we would have used while exploring in between meetings. It was well worth it. Jessica is engaging and knowledgeable, and she loves her city. We now have some insider knowledge for our next trip out there.
You are in good hands with this knowledgeable and thoughtful tour guide
K7104TKjessicas,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jessica gave us a terrific tour of the Minneapolis Sky. It was our first introduction to Minneapolis and she gave us a wonderful overview of the downtown area and history of the city. She is very personable and curious and geared the tour to our interests and background. She has created a unique experience for visitors to a city she knows and loves and shares her remarkable background in history, architecture, art and city planning. Highly recommended!
Unique way to see Minneapolis
colleenk638,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting tour and unique way to see Minneapolis. Jessica is so knowledgeable and personable. Mostly inside so great to do in any weather.
Insightful and Interesting
nadjaj910,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Jessica is a very good tour guide, she is very knowledgeable and provides so many insights and details about the history of Minneapolis. Highly recommended!
Jessica gave me a very good one on one private tour
103michelangelov,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
She point out that Minnesota is leading states in wild rice producing. Jessica was very knowledgeable. Although I Failed my history class in school with a F grade. Jessica help bring life back in history for me. Thank you.
Great Tour!
Dwight P,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
My daughters and I had a great time. We wanted something to do before our flight left later that day. And, the tour was informative, fun, and right two (2) hours. The tour guide even texted us to make sure that we made our flight. :-)
Skywalk with Jessica
Kelly P,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jessica offered a detailed history of the city. I would definitely recommend a skywalk tour with Jessica.
Jessica was personable...
james m,Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jessica was personable and professional. She is a trove of knowledge about the honeycomb skyways of the city. She was particularly informative about the beautiful art and architecture we encountered. Definitely well worth doing. It is a great way to gain an insight into the city.
Wonderful!
lizcar15,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Knowledgeable and friendly! This tour was a great way to learn about the city!! I would definitely recommend tgis tour!!
DO NOT MISS THIS TOUR
BoardingPass812179,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Do not miss this tour! Jessica is an A-plus guide. So knowledgeable about the skyway and downtown history. Enthusiastic, organized, energetic, and a proud native to boot. Well worth the time and money. Her use of an ipad to include historic photos was a nice extra. She even followed up by text post-tour with answers to questions that came up during the tour.