Milwaukee's German Heritage Walking Tour

2–3 hours

Milwaukee's German Heritage Walking Tour, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Milwaukee, once known as the German Athens, is the most German among major US cities. Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service, but as early as 1848 it would not have been uncommon. Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was integral to German immigrant’s daily life.

Today, much of the landscape today reflects that influence including a number of stops on the tour such as Turner Hall (1882), the Germania Building (1896) and Old St. Mary’s Church (1846). Woven between the cream city bricks, hear stories about the notable German biermeisters, tanners, merchants and artists who helped to shape Milwaukee.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–10
Audio guide: English
Guide: English
Operated by: Historic Milwaukee

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Audio Headsets

Not included

Not included: Tips (not required but appreciated)
Not included: Bathrooms may not be available on this tour during the weekends

Itinerary

Historic Turner Hall

10 min

Meet your guide outside of Turner Hall on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Old World 3rd St.

50 min

Walk down this historic street and the numerous buildings that make up this historic commercial district for Milwaukee's German community.
Stop 3

Passing by

This is the last traditional German restaurant in downtown Milwaukee.
Stop 4

Passing by

German Sausage shop
Milwaukee County Historical Society

Passing by

Formerly the Second Ward bank.
Stop 6

Passing by

Learn about the German language publishing empire
Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Passing by

Historic Theater
Pabst Theater

Passing by

Historic Theater
Stop 9

Passing by

Learn about Milwaukee's city hall.
Stop 10

Passing by

BLATZ BREWERY COMPLEX
Stop 11

30 min

This is considered one of the ending points. The guide might lead the group back to Turner Hall.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide outside of Turner Hall on N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.

End point

The ending point is about a 0.5 mile or 12 minute walk from the starting point. The guide will lead you back to Turner Hall if you need assistance.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

If you cancel	You get back
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

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
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
1 mile, moderate to brisk pace
Not recommended for travelers who cannot walk or use a mobility device for duration of tour.