Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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
- Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
- The Tour never expires
- Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.
- Engaging stories that bring the city to life
- No Food
- No Drink
- No Admission, it's all outside
- No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside
Meeting Location
North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
400 North Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA
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.
What To Expect
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Milwaukee Public Market
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333: Kilbourntown
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Usinger's Famous Sausage | Fred Usinger, Inc.
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Wisconsin State Historic Marker 43: Invention of the Typewriter
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Pere Marquette Park
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Milwaukee
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Bronze Fonz
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Milwaukee City Hall (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Activity code: C-222222P167
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