Historic Narrated Boat Tours

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 is brought to you by Historic Milwaukee, Inc (HMI). Their team of knowledgeable volunteer narrators will provide an informative and enjoyable experience while cruising down the Milwaukee River and the inner and outer harbors. A portion of the ticket sales from this cruise go directly towards supporting HMI’s mission. Learn more about the cruise on the Edelweiss website.

Duration: 90 minutes

$15.25-$30.50

Great For:

  • Locals & Visitors
  • Unique views of Milwaukee
  • History
  • Architecture
  • Summer fun

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Starting Location

205 W Highland Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203

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