Private Tour
Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Overview
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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.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
The Tour never expires
Engaging stories that bring the city to life
Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.
No Food
No Drink
No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside
No Admission, it's all outside
What To Expect
Milwaukee Public Market
The tour ends at the Milwaukee Public Market, the perfect last stop, discover it's story and explore.
The tour starts at the Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333, the original Kilbournetown, where Milwaukee started.
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Milwaukee Historic Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Milwaukee tour
Teresa A,
Sep 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a great tour that you can do at your own pace on your own schedule. I stopped and started multiple times when there was something of interest that I wanted to spend more time at.
Great way to see the city.
854kathim,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! Low cost, no crowds. You can pause the tour anytime you want to go into an interesting historic building, restaurant or retail store. Then just start again when you're ready. Looking forward to trying it in other cities.
The tour was great with interesting facts, clear directions & easy to use. We would highly recommend it .
Beedee S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The directions were very clear, with interesting details and stories. We loved the dialogue and facts about each stop.
This was a great way to...
Megan S,
Aug 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to learn a lot of interesting history at your own pace. It worked well (download the app) and just follow along as the guide tells you about the old German settlement. You can pause it to spend more time at the stops or along the way.
Self tour
Faith H,
Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was nice to do the walking tour without a bunch of other people not being able to hear the tour guy nice to do it on your own your own time do it whenever you wanted
Review
William S,
Jul 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The walking directions are very clear and the description of the historical sites very interesting. It was a great value.
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