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Milwaukee Grand Walk Self-Guided Audio Tour

4.3
(36 reviews)
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The home of American lager and once a rival to Chicago in size, Milwaukee’s history and preeminence may not be as obvious as it once was—unless you look. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll travel down Brew City’s most opulent drag, from the Milwaukee Public Library to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Across 150 years of history and plenty of steps, you’ll get a guided-tour experience without any of the crowds.

Overview

The home of American lager and once a rival to Chicago in size, Milwaukee’s history and preeminence may not be as obvious as it once was—unless you look. With this self-guided audio tour, you’ll travel down Brew City’s most opulent drag, from the Milwaukee Public Library to the Milwaukee Art Museum. Across 150 years of history and plenty of steps, you’ll get a guided-tour experience without any of the crowds.

Itinerary

  • Milwaukee Public Library

    The tour starts in front of the Public Library.

  • Baird Center

    The tour passes by the Wisconsin Center.

  • The Riverside Theater

    The tour passes by the theater.

  • The tour stops briefly at Gertie the Duck.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes by the hotel.

  • Milwaukee Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse

    The tour stops briefly in front of the courthouse.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes by the building.

  • The tour passes through the park.

  • The tour passes along the footbridge.

  • Milwaukee Art Museum

    The tour ends at the museum.

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

814 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Download via your smartphone to explore—whenever you're ready
  • Get a deep dive into Milwaukee's most opulent street and the complex history it holds
  • With lifetime access, stop, start, and pause as you need
  • Limited to just your group, you'll get a more personalized Milwaukee experience
  • Inclusions

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Exclusions

    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food/Drink

    Additional Information

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    Traveler Ratings

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    4.3 / 5

    4.25 out of 5 stars

    Based on 36 reviews

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    Traveler Reviews

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    greg60546
    We loved this audio tour...the convenience of ordering/paying online, the tour choices offered for Milwaukee, the gps connection so the tour was in sync with our progress, the quality of the tour guid...
    lynnhS8862LY
    We enjoyed walking and sightseeing at our own pace. Tour took us 2 hours with rest breaks. Excellent

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