Minneapolis Skyway System: Comprehensive Indoor Tour
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32 Ratings
Minneapolis

Join us for a three-hour guided walk designed for your comfort, whether it’s freezing cold or scorchingly hot. Through the iconic Skyway system of Minneapolis, this tour navigates through buildings as it unfolds the fascinating tale of this splendid city.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Guthrie Theater - One of the USA’s preeminent theaters, this architectural gem is something to behold.
  • Stone Arch Bridge - The only bridge of its kind on the Mississippi - we get a fantastic photo-point of this bridge
  • Mill City Museum - We pass the ruins of the famed Mill City Explosion
  • Dunn Brothers Coffee - One of the original locations of Minnesota’s own artisanal coffee roasters
  • U.S. Bank Stadium - Learn the fascinating story of the construction of this building.
  • Minneapolis City Hall - Get inside and learn about the fascinating history of what was once the tallest building in the city
  • Hennepin County Government Center - See a revolutionary icon of 70s architecture, and the focal point of nation-wide civil rights battles.
  • Owamni by The Sioux Chef - We discuss one of the most popular and talked-about restaurants in America.
  • Foshay Tower - See the beautiful art deco building, that also called itself the tallest in Minneapolis, until our next stop…
  • First Avenue & 7th St Entry - Learn about the spot that put late, great Minnesota musician Prince on the map.
  • Target Center - Pass through the home of the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Target Field - Home of the Minnesota Twins, and one of America’s great ballparks.
  • IDS Crystal Court - The foyer of the current tallest building in Minnesota, learn the background of this fascinating space.
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Beer or soda at a local bar
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)
Location
Guthrie Theater
South 2nd Street
Meet outside at the 2nd Street Entrance to the Guthrie Theater. Note: This tour has no affiliation with the Guthrie, so the front desk staff won’t be able to help you find the tour. Just hang tight and we’ll come find you
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(32 Ratings)
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Dreamer34220420582
May 28, 2024
Recommended - This is a really cool, well-paced tour with plenty of photo ops and fascinating facts about the history of Minneapolis and the surrounding area. I was fortunate to be in a small group of 4 with one other solo traveler and one couple so there was no time wasted wrangling strays. Dan was our tour guide and was knowledgeable, personable and seemed to enjoy his time with us. Do it - you won't regret it.
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Janae_s
May 27, 2024
Learned a lot - Really enjoyed our tour. Lots of stuff wasn’t accessible because of Memorial Day holiday, so maybe not the best time for a tour, but we learned a lot and enjoyed the experience.
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Kathryn_p
May 26, 2024
Humorous and a great first exposure to Minneapolis - Dan was a really great guide. He had a lot of knowledge on many different aspects of Minneapolis, the Twin Cities, and Minnesota. He was funny and approachable. Really impressed with this tour. The only unfortunate part was beyond the company's control - many of the skyways are closed on the weekend (apparently a post covid thing). I hope they start to open them up again.
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R5307firobb
May 7, 2024
A great overview of Minneapolis - A lovely day and fantastic guide. Colin was very knowledgeable about the history and buildings we went through. A great host as well. Highly recommend the tour to anyone. The walking was easy.
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Danielle_s
May 5, 2024
Great tour - Dan was a great guide. While walking through downtown we got information about history, pop culture, sports, local insights, and recommendations for activities and food spots to check out. Stopped in a coffee shop so coffee/tea was provided. We ended the tour at a pub so a beer was included for those who wanted it, and soda for those who did not. While it is a walking tour, there was a lot of stop stopping to point things out, so it’s a tour for all ages. Overall I recommend this tour.
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Ana_m
May 2, 2024
Worthwhile - Collin was a great guide and I was impressed by his attention to details. I especially liked touring the Guthrie Theatre and City Hall. He made everything so interesting.
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Tracy_w
Apr 22, 2024
So fun and informative! - So fun to hear about the history of Minneapolis. I was laughing the entire time at the same time I was learning about the Mills. I loved learning about the Mississippi. Lovely walking tour!
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Rick_b
Apr 10, 2024
You NEED to book this tour - Colin was incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and energetic about the tour . He introduced us to a beautiful side of Minneapolis we never expected
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Jeff_frazier
Nov 26, 2023
Dan was a great guide - Dan was a great guide. He took his time to show me the historical buildings of Minneapolis. It was nice because he was so relaxed and knowledgeable
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Edwardw414
Oct 25, 2023
Awesome Experience - This was super freakin' cool!! Colin took us around downtown and showed us and explained the history and all the cool facts surrounding the Mill District. Gave us the history of a good many other things. He's extremely knowledgeable, very articulate, and super fun. He's got extensive knowledge of architecture, and obviously a deep love for the city. We enjoyed seeing and hearing the history of the Foshay builidng. And the Basilica is amazing. The theatre. The other skyscrapers. Not to even mention he has some great bar and restaurant recommendations. Beautiful city. Rich history. Very very fun and so well worth it!
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