Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Milwaukee is a city shaped by its waterways, its waves of immigrants, and its bold spirit-famous for its German heritage, its brewing traditions, and its knack for reinvention over nearly two centuries.
Our journey today starts at Wisconsin Historical Marker three three three, which marks the heart of old Kilbourntown, walk through stories of rivalry, resilience, and remarkable change, all the way to the bustling Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward. Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. This is a hand free experience, press play and put your phone in your pocket. The tour is location aware, and plays as you walk. It never expires.

What's Included

The Tour never expires
Engaging stories that bring the city to life
Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.
No Food
No Drink
No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside
No Admission, it's all outside

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Wisconsin State Historical Marker #333: Kilbourntown

Kilbourntown, the spot that started it all. The tour starts at the beginning. And then guides you step by step through Milwaukee.

End point
Milwaukee Public Market

The market, one of the best spots to stop in town and a local favorite, you'll hear it's history then end the tour with a chance to explore. Perfect last stop.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    Milwaukee Public Market

    The tour ends at the Milwaukee Public Market, the perfect last stop, discover it's story and explore.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Wisconsin State Historical Marker #333: Kilbourntown

    The tour starts at the Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333, the original Kilbournetown, where Milwaukee started.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Usinger's Famous Sausage | Fred Usinger, Inc.

    One of the oldest in town, original, and one of the best, started by German immigrants, discover this spots story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Wisconsin State Historical Marker 43: Invention of the Typewriter

    Whats the story with this spot? Take the tour to find out.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Pere Marquette Park

    Discover the story of the area, and the park, learn it's story and many more on the tour.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Milwaukee

    Explore the streets, sites, buildings, statues, parks and stories of Milwaukee. The tour goes to the oldest spots and shares their history.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Bronze Fonz

    The Fonz! Why is this statue here? Get a pic with the Fonz and hear his story.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Milwaukee City Hall (Pass by)

    Hear the story of the historic clock tower and discover the spots nearby.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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