Guided tour

Milwaukee: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Activity provider: Untapped Tours
Guided tour

Milwaukee: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Activity provider: Untapped Tours
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From US$ 40 per person

Likely to sell out

See Milwaukee’s most famous attractions and learn all about the history of the city on this small group tour.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore unique neighbourhoods, each with their own attractions and history
  • A combination of driving and walking to see more
  • Discover Milwaukee's past while also seeing the future
Full description

Discover Milwaukee on a small-group sightseeing tour. Walk first through the downtown, pass by the City Hall building, discover Pabst Theatre, and stroll along the river. Then, board the bus and make stops at the Black Cat Alley, the North Pont Lighthouse, and much more.

Begin first on foot in the historic downtown of Milwaukee. View the stately City Hall building, completed in 1895, and the landmark Pabst Theatre, before reaching the river. Walk along the river and catch a glimpse of a bronze casting of a 70’s TV hero.

Starting the driving portion of the tour, learn about Milwaukee’s interesting history from Native Americans to the French fur traders who founded the modern city.

As you drive, pass by the Sculpture Milwaukee, an outdoor exhibition that includes art from all around the world. Heading north towards the first stop, pass Milwaukee's Museum Mile on the trendy East Side.

Then, discover a unique neighborhood filled with bars, restaurants, and local shops. The first stop is at the Black Cat Alley, Milwaukee’s premier street art gallery.

Back in the coach, the bus enters the exclusive Water Tower District. Glimpse the homes of the beer barons and industrialists, including a house designed by Wisconsin’s own Frank Llyod Wright.

The next stop comes at the North Point Lighthouse in Milwaukee’s expansive Lake Park. Take in the sweeping views of Lake Michigan and drive along the lakeshore towards the Milwaukee Art Museum. As one of America’s largest museums, it was featured in multiple Hollywood hits, including Bridesmaids. Moving along, the bus passes the Henry Maier Festival Grounds and the revitalized Third Ward. This former industrial district has come to life with restaurants, and theaters, and is home to the Milwaukee Public Market.

Make a quick stop here to go to the restroom, or have a snack and a drink. Heading back downtown, the tour passes the iconic Pabst Brewing Company and Fiserv Forum Arena, home of the World Champion Milwaukee Bucks. Full of history, photos, and laughs, the tour makes its way back to City Hall to conclude and sets you up to explore Milwaukee on your own.

Includes
  • Transportation
  • Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Gratuities

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Meeting point

Milwaukee City Hall. We will meet you underneath the clock tower in front of the gold sculpture.

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Important information

Know before you go

  • Some walking is involved.
  •  Tour operates in all weather. Please dress appropriately.
  •  Each tour is limited to 14 guests to allow for plenty of room and ensure a personal feeling.
Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 11 reviews

Review summary

  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
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Mike was very nice and the tour was fun!!!!

March 3, 2023

Really great tour - awesome way to hit all the highlights and learn about the city! Very informative. Would definitely recommend. It was just my husband and I, but I feel like our kids would have enjoyed it, too.

October 8, 2022

Our tour guide was absolutely outstanding -very knowledgeable and very funny - this is a tour you do not want to miss - if you are in Milwaukee you must take this tour - the tour is about 2 hours - with several get off stops - not much walking involved - very slow paced

September 12, 2022

Product ID: 220800