Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

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

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.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

Itinerary

1. Milwaukee Public Market
The tour ends at the Milwaukee Public Market, the perfect last stop, discover it's story and explore.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333: Kilbourntown
The tour starts at the Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333, the original Kilbournetown, where Milwaukee started.
Duration: 5 mins
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.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Wisconsin State Historical Marker 43: Invention of the Typewriter
Whats the story with this spot? Take the tour to find out.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Pere Marquette Park
Discover the story of the area, and the park, learn it's story and many more on the tour.
Duration: 5 mins
6. Milwaukee
Explore the streets, sites, buildings, statues, parks and stories of Milwaukee. The tour goes to the oldest spots and shares their history.
Duration: 30 mins
7. Bronze Fonz
The Fonz! Why is this statue here? Get a pic with the Fonz and hear his story.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Milwaukee City Hall
Hear the story of the historic clock tower and discover the spots nearby.

Inclusion

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

Exclusion

No Food

No Drink

No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside

No Admission, it's all outside

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

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

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