• 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 it all.
• Capella Tower - Features artwork by light sculptor Jason Krugman and glasswork by Chihuly.
• Minneapolis Public Service Building - Houses a large public art collection.
• Minneapolis City Hall - This remarkable City Hall took nearly 20 years to complete. Although not linked to the skyway system, it connects to an underground tunnel leading to the Federal Courthouse. Inside the rotunda, visitors can rub the big toe of the Father of Waters statue for good luck.
• The Westin Minneapolis - A historic bank building transformed into a modern hotel, retaining elements of the original lobby.
• Nicollet - This mile-long transit mall runs through downtown’s center, historically the city’s shopping district. It now boasts an impressive public art collection and is lined with bars and restaurants that spill onto the sidewalks during summer.
• Mary Tyler Moore Statue - Toss your hat with Mary. Who can turn the world on with her smile?
• The Dayton’s Project - Rebranded Dayton’s.
• IDS Building - Crystal Court in the IDS Center is the heart of the Minneapolis skyway system. The IDS has held the title of tallest building since 1972!

• MN Born and Raised Tour Guide
• 2.5-hour skyway walking tour

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 opportunity to explore the city—both indoors and outdoors—during cold, hot, rainy days, and the long, harsh Minnesota winter, making it ideal for any season! Downtown’s distinctive architectural landscape holds numerous treasures, and the skyway system is sometimes the only way to experience them. The skyway is such an integral part of the city’s identity that the Replacements even wrote a song about it, aptly titled “Skyway.”

By 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. Participants will walk up to two miles, with breaks. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended.)

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