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Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

4.4 (17 reviews) one hour – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
English
Operated by
WalknTours

Ages: Children (6–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
  • Included: The Tour never expires
  • Included: Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.
  • Included: Engaging stories that bring the city to life

Not included

  • Not included: No Food
  • Not included: No Drink
  • Not included: No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside
  • Not included: No Admission, it's all outside

Itinerary

  1. Milwaukee Public Market

    5 min

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

  2. Stop 2

    5 min

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

  3. Stop 3

    5 min

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

  4. Stop 4

    5 min

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

  5. Pere Marquette Park

    5 min

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

  6. Milwaukee

    30 min

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

  7. Bronze Fonz

    5 min

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

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

  • 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.

Using your ticket

Below are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :)

Thank you for booking the Milwaukee Historic Downtown Walking Tour.

Quick overview:

1. Get the WalknTours app

2. Register

3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code fonz1010 to unlock it

Full ticket:

HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR

*Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code fonz1010

*If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code fonz1010

Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.

https://onelink.to/ffpuug

Step 2: Register an Account or Login

Step 3: Open the Tour

Select Milwaukee (Or select the tour in the Near Me section)

Select the Milwaukee Historic Downtown Walking Tour and click it.

Click "Enter Experience Code"

Enter the Experience Code fonz1010

Click apply

The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime.

To take the tour go outside the Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333

If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

4.4 out of 5 · 17 reviews
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