Milwaukee Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour

Milwaukee is a city shaped by its waterways, its waves of immigrants, and its bold spirit-famous for its German heritage, its brewing traditions, and its knack for reinvention over nearly two centuries.
Our journey today starts at Wisconsin Historical Marker three three three, which marks the heart of old Kilbourntown, walk through stories of rivalry, resilience, and remarkable change, all the way to the bustling Milwaukee Public Market in the Historic Third Ward. Go at your own pace. The tour never expires. This is a hand free experience, press play and put your phone in your pocket. The tour is location aware, and plays as you walk. It never expires.

Meeting Point

Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333: Kilbourntown

N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

Kilbourntown, the spot that started it all. The tour starts at the beginning. And then guides you step by step through Milwaukee.

What's included:

• The Tour never expires
• Engaging stories that bring the city to life
• Go at your own pace, start anytime and pause anytime.
• Location Aware, GPS, Hands-free experience, audio stories play as you walk using GPS.

Not included:

• No Food
• No Drink
• No Human Guide, this is on our walking tour app and all outside
• No Admission, it's all outside

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour and 1 hour, 30 minutes

Milwaukee Public Market

400 N Water St, , Milwaukee, 53202-5513, Wisconsin

The tour ends at the Milwaukee Public Market, the perfect last stop, discover it's story and explore.

5 minutes

Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333: Kilbourntown

N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

The tour starts at the Wisconsin State Historical Marker 333, the original Kilbournetown, where Milwaukee started.

5 minutes

Usinger's Famous Sausage | Fred Usinger, Inc.

1030 N Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

One of the oldest in town, original, and one of the best, started by German immigrants, discover this spots story.

5 minutes

Wisconsin State Historic Marker 43: Invention of the Typewriter

995-959 N Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203, USA

Whats the story with this spot? Take the tour to find out.

5 minutes

Pere Marquette Park

900 N. Plankinton Ave., Milwaukee, 53203, Wisconsin

Discover the story of the area, and the park, learn it's story and many more on the tour.

5 minutes

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Explore the streets, sites, buildings, statues, parks and stories of Milwaukee. The tour goes to the oldest spots and shares their history.

30 minutes

Bronze Fonz

117 E Wells St, , Milwaukee, 53202-3503, Wisconsin

The Fonz! Why is this statue here? Get a pic with the Fonz and hear his story.

5 minutes

Milwaukee City Hall

200 E Wells St, Milwaukee, WI 53202, USA

Hear the story of the historic clock tower and discover the spots nearby.

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