Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Mackie Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view its stunning architecture.

Free – $15

Historic Third Ward Tour

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 235 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI

Learn about the area’s early immigrant settlers and explore the warehouses that once housed a diverse group of industries. Today, the area is home to trend-setting businesses.

Beyond Brady: Polish & Italian Immigrants in Milwaukee

St. Hedwig's/Three Holy Women Parish 1702 N. Humboldt Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

This East Side neighborhood, with its Polish and Italian working class communities, briefly became Milwaukee’s counter-culture stronghold in the 60’s and 70’s.

Free – $15

Downtown Tour

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

This unique tour of our most prestigious downtown buildings starts at the Mackie Building and ends at the Milwaukee Art Museum to view its stunning architecture.

Free – $15

Historic Third Ward Tour

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. 235 E. Michigan St., Milwaukee, WI

Learn about the area’s early immigrant settlers and explore the warehouses that once housed a diverse group of industries. Today, the area is home to trend-setting businesses.

German Heritage Walking Tour

Turner Hall 1040 Vel R. Phillips Ave., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Walking down Old World Third Street today you are not likely to see many German shops advertising “English Spoken Here” as a special or unique service; but as early as 1848, Germans represented 1/3 of the entire population in Milwaukee and this section of the city was the life’s blood of German immigrants. This tour…

$10 – $20

Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Cruises

Edelweiss Cruises 205 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get incredible views of the Milwaukee skyline including the Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava), Discovery World, Summerfest grounds, and yacht clubs. This narrated tour led by HMI guides and deftly navigated by Edelweiss Cruises. Our team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and…

Water to Westown

Historic Milwaukee 235 E Michigan St, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Explore downtown west of the Milwaukee River including theaters, civic and commercial buildings along N. Water Street and N. Broadway.

Free – $15

Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Cruises

Edelweiss Cruises 205 West Highland Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

Travel through downtown Milwaukee underneath its bridges, see historical landmarks and get incredible views of the Milwaukee skyline including the Milwaukee Art Museum (Calatrava), Discovery World, Summerfest grounds, and yacht clubs. This narrated tour led by HMI guides and deftly navigated by Edelweiss Cruises. Our team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and…

North Point South

North Point Water Tower 2288 N. Lake Dr., Milwaukee, WI, United States

Starting at the iconic North Point Water Tower, we'll head south to learn about some of the earliest homes built on the East Side. Join us for a fresh look at the mansion district!

$10 – $20