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Overview

Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this self-guided walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven haunted locations and hear some of Milwaukee‘s most spook-tacular tales! Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends. Along the way, you‘ll meet some of Milwaukee‘s most famous ghosts, including a professor who continues to report to work, and a home-proud beer baron. You‘ll also see the site of one of the city‘s most notorious murders. Lace up your shoes and join me in discovering the haunted side of this historic neighborhood. This family-friendly hour-long walk does contain content that may be disturbing, including details of murders, mentions of suicide and accidental deaths. Please use caution when selecting this tour for very young or sensitive audiences.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour starts in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End Point

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in front of Straz Tower, only a short walk from the starting point.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Marquette University
Get to know one of Milwaukee‘s most haunted neighborhoods, Westown, and discover why Marquette University is considered one of the nation‘s most haunted schools. On this walking tour, you‘ll visit eleven haunted locations and hear some of Milwaukee‘s most spook-tacular tales!
2. Milwaukee Public Museum
Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends.
3. Milwaukee Public Library
Discover how a lion cub spent a few months living on the roof of Milwaukee Public Library
4. Carpenter Tower
On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Carpenter Tower
5. Marquette University Varsity Theatre
I‘ll show you Marquette Campus’ Humphrey Hall, once a children‘s hospital, and the area‘s two haunted theaters.
6. Pabst Mansion
Hear about Pabst Mansion‘s most famous former resident, Captain Frederick Pabst
7. Ambassador Hotel Milwaukee, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Find out about the Ambassador Hotel‘s gruesome past and how Jeffery Dahmer earned the name ‘the Milwaukee Monster’
8. The Rave / Eagles Club
Pop by legendary music venue, the Rave / Eagles Club, an establishment with a reputation for ghostly sightings
9. St. Joan of Arc Chapel
Take in Milwaukee‘s oldest building, the mystical St Joan of Arc Chapel
10. Church of Gesu
Pass by a few haunted buildings designed by famed Milwaukee architect, Henry Koch, including the Church of the Gesu and the Calvary Presbyterian Church
11. Marquette University Diederich College of Communication
On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Marquette University Diederich College of Communication
12. Marquette University Rec Plex
On this walking tour, you'll see and hear the history of Marquette University Rec Plex
13. Straz Tower
Starting in front of the Milwaukee Public Museum, you‘ll stroll around Marquette Campus and along Wisconsin Ave to Straz Tower, where our tour ends.

Inclusion

VoiceMap Application

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Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusion

Smartphone

Transportation

Food/Drink

Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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