Milwaukee City Tour

This tour provides an all-encompassing overview of Milwaukee for first-time visitors and longtime residents alike. Get a local’s perspective and become acquainted with all the diverse neighborhoods and must-visit attractions in a single morning or afternoon. This experience highlights all of the top sights of Milwaukee with comfortable bus transportation, allowing us to cover more ground!

Our tour begins in historic downtown Milwaukee. We’ll view the stately City Hall building, completed in 1895, and the landmark Pabst Theater,(opens in a new tab) as we make our way down to the water. We will walk along the river and might even catch a glimpse of a bronze casting of a 70’s TV hero. As we start our driving portion of the tour, you will learn about Milwaukee’s history. From Native Americans to the French fur traders who founded the modern city, it is an interesting past. From our mini-coach, we’ll see Sculpture Milwaukee,(opens in a new tab) an outdoor exhibition that includes art from around the world!

Heading back north towards our first stop, we will pass Milwaukee’s Museum Mile(opens in a new tab) on the trendy East Side. As you drive, your guide will point out Brady Street,(opens in a new tab) a unique neighborhood filled with bars, restaurants, and local shops. Our first stop is at the Black Cat Alley,(opens in a new tab) Milwaukee’s premier street art gallery. Back in the coach, we will enter the exclusive Water Tower District. Here, we’ll glimpse the homes of the beer barons and industrialists, including a house designed by Wisconsin’s own Frank Llyod Wright.

Our next stop comes at the North Point Lighthouse in Milwaukee’s expansive Lake Park. Take in the sweeping views of Lake Michigan as we drive along the lakeshore towards the Milwaukee Art Museum.(opens in a new tab) The Milwaukee Art Museum, one of America’s largest museums, was featured in multiple Hollywood hits, including Bridesmaids!

Moving along, we will pass the Henry Maier Festival Grounds and the revitalized Third Ward. This former industrial district has come to life with restaurants, theaters, and the Milwaukee Public Market.(opens in a new tab) We’ll make a quick stop at the market for a restroom break and a chance to grab a snack or drink.

Heading back downtown, we’ll pass the iconic Pabst Brewing Company and Fiserv Forum Arena,(opens in a new tab) home of the Milwaukee Bucks.(opens in a new tab) Full of history, photos, and laughs, we make our way back to City Hall to conclude our tour and set you out to explore Milwaukee on your own.