Walking Tours
Historic Milwaukee Members: Free
Non-Member Adult: $15
Kids 6-11: $7.50
Kids 5 & under: Free
Hop Streetcar Tour
Historic Milwaukee Members: $10
Non-Member Adult: $15
Kids 6-11: $7.50
Kids 5 & under: Free


Explore Milwaukee in the winter with our indoor tours from Nov. 3-April 30, 2024
Pre-registration is required for all tour participants, including members. Click on individual tours for all dates or scroll down for a calendar view with all tours.
Hop Streetcar Tour
235 E. Michigan St.
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Explore current and midcentury urban renewal from the edge of the Menomonee Valley to Downtown's Yankee Hill neighborhood. This is not a hop on hop off bus or tour.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Skywaukee
161 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53203
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle – one story up! This is an indoor tour.
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Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is wheelchair…
3 events,
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is handicap…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle – one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
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Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
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Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is handicap…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle – one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
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Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is wheelchair…
3 events,
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will explore the threads of development that have led to the installation of the streetcar as well as additional growth in Downtown. The tour is handicap…
Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle – one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
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Skywaukee
Skywaukee
Explore downtown Milwaukee from indoors! Stroll through the skywalk system and learn about significant Milwaukee landmarks from a new angle - one story up! Also learn about the Indigenous history of Milwaukee, important figures and events and the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall into the Third Street Market Hall and The Avenue. This is…
3 events,
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will…
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Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will…
3 events,
Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will…
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Hop Streetcar Tour
Hop Streetcar Tour
Explore Milwaukee’s distant and more recent past while enjoying a smooth ride on the new Hop streetcar. From historic commercial architecture to mid-century urbanism and highway building, this tour will…
These tours are offered from mid-May until October
Bay View
Historical Marker 275, Corner of S. Superior St. & E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53207
Learn how Bay View began with a patchwork of industry and diverse group of immigrants and grew to the charming neighborhood you see today.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Downtown
235 E. Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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 new architecture.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Historic Third Ward
235 E. Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
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.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
North Point Mansions
2288 N. Lake Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202
From Clas to Wright, this area is known for its intact, early twentieth century residential architecture and Milwaukee leaders who lived there.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Public Art & Sculpture
The Calling sculpture, terminus of E. Wisconsin Avenue
Explore the current Sculpture Milwaukee installation as well as other public art in and around downtown Milwaukee.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
RiverWalk
235 E. Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Highlights the architecturally significant buildings that flank the Milwaukee River, sculpture along the RiverWalk and history about the creation of this important public walkway.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.
Water to Westown
235 E. Michigan St
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Explore downtown west of the Milwaukee River including theaters, civic and commercial buildings along N. Water Street and W. Wisconsin Ave.
Recommended for ages 12 and older.